Which Penetration Testing Certification is Best?

[adisharma]

Hello All, I am testing on a computer and network. I want to build gain the certification of penetration testing. Can anyone know which certificatio is best and whats the cost of that ceertification?

[admin]

Hi adisharma,
exciting job you have there, I googled the following certificates of penetration testing:

• GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN) -> Cost: $1,999
• GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT) -> Cost: $1,999
• GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) -> Cost: $1,999
• EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) -> Cost: $550
• EC-Council Licensed Penetration Tester — Master (LPT) -> Cost: $899
• Certified Penetration Tester (CPT) Cost: -> $399
• CompTIA PenTest+ -> Cost: $349
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) -> Cost: $800

Unfortunately I can’t give you a recommendation because it is not my area of expertise.
Regards,
Matthias