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PCES™ – Certified Entry-Level Security Specialist with Python

The PCES certification confirms essential knowledge and foundational skills in cybersecurity and Python programming.

Licensing authority: OpenEDG Python Institute · Application information

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PCES – Certified Entry-Level Security Specialist with Python
Admission
Create or activate a Test Candidate account, obtain and enter a voucher, meet technical requirements, complete diagnostics and check-in, and accept the Code of Conduct, NDA and Testing Policies.
Age Eligibility
Under 13 cannot test or receive certification even with consent. Ages 13–17 require parental or legal guardian consent. Ages 18 and above have no age-related restriction. OpenEDG may impose restrictions to comply with local data protection laws.
Credential Validity
The official PCES table states validity of 7 years; this is a credential duration, not an effective date for the exam version. Renewal is outside scope.
Date Applicability
The official exam information and aligned syllabus currently identify PCES-30-01 as Active. No official start or end date is stated for this credential, route or version; all date boundaries remain null.
Delivery
Default worldwide proctored delivery through OpenEDG Online Proctoring Service via TestNow; non-default local proctored delivery through eligible OpenEDG Testing Service Partners.
Passing
A cumulative average score of at least 75% across all four exam blocks earns the credential.
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites; PCEP or equivalent knowledge is recommended experience, not a mandatory prior certification or examination.
Scheduling
Global sessions do not require advance scheduling and can be registered and taken the same day with a valid voucher. Unredeemed vouchers may be used later before expiration. Local test-center appointments require proctor authorization, identity verification and arrival 15 minutes early; rescheduling must be requested at least 24 hours before the appointment.

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
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