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PCES – Certified Entry-Level Security Specialist with Python
- Provider
- OpenEDG Testing Service (TestNow™)
- Format
- Proctored single-select, multiple-select, and input-based questions, including scenario-driven and analytical items.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 45.
- Time limit
- 60 minutes + NDA
- Passing score
- Cumulative average score of at least 75% across all exam blocks
- Exam fee
- Exam from $69; exam with retake from $86
Examination outline
Security Essentials (22%)
- The CIA Triad and Beyond
- IT Threats and Risks
- Consequences of Data Loss, Theft, or Modification
- Losses from System Unavailability
- Legal, Regulatory, and Business Consequences of Data Breaches and Trade Secret Disclosure
- Communication and Collaboration in Security
IT Systems Security (27%)
- Security Principles and Practices
- System Hardening
- Network Security Basics
- Authentication, Authorization, and Access Control
- Cloud and Remote Security Basics
Python for Security Operations (29%)
- Using Python for Ethical Security Assessments
- Using Python for Defensive Security
- Event Correlation
- Security Reporting
- Scheduling and Orchestration
Secure Development and Implementation in Python (22%)
- Secure Coding Practices
- Using Security Libraries and Tools
- Data Integrity and Authenticity
Examination sources
- Current PCES-30-01 adopted syllabus
Syllabus identity and alignment statement
- PCES syllabus allocation table
Distribution of exam items and their weight in total exam score: complete table
- Officially linked PCES syllabus PDF
Download link after objective 4.3.2
- PCES-30-01 syllabus PDF scope
PDF page 1: exam identification, revision and Module 1
- PCES-30-01 syllabus Module 2
PDF page 4: Module 2 heading
- PCES-30-01 syllabus Module 3
PDF page 6: Module 3 heading
- PCES-30-01 syllabus Module 4
PDF page 8: Module 4 heading
- PCES-30-01 scope limitations
PDF page 11: MQC Limitations
- PCES-30-01 assessment method
Active syllabus introduction: item formats and scoring
- PCES passing requirement
Passing Requirement
- PCES examination facts
PCES Exam Information: duration through delivery channel
- PCES registration instructions
PCES Exam Information: delivery channel; FAQ: How do I take the PCES exam?
- PCES exam launch instructions
FAQ: How do I take the PCES exam? steps 1–4
- PCES admission requirements
Admission Policy: global and local delivery
- PCES scheduling conditions
Reschedule and Cancellation Policies
- TestNow registration and same-day access
Registration and Scheduling; Create a Test Candidate Account
- PCES candidate age requirements
Age Requirements
- PCES local test-center admission
Admission Policy: local delivery, authorization and identification
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.