CREST CPSA
Practitioner Security Analyst
Exam prep and pentest playbook · Syllabus appendices A–J
What Is the CREST CPSA?
Who It's For
- New penetration testers pursuing CREST
- Security analysts moving into offensive security
- IT professionals building pentest fundamentals
The Exam
- 60 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes
- Covers CREST syllabus Appendices A–J
- Passing score: 60%
How This Course Is Structured
Each module covers one appendix with a consistent framework:
Simple Explanation
Plain English first
Technical Deep Dive
Precise terms and detail
Real-World Context
How it appears on engagement
Offensive Workflow
Step-by-step tools and commands
CREST Exam Focus
Key facts and numbers
Practice Questions
CPSA-style with explanations
Course Roadmap
All 10 Appendices at a Glance
How to Use This Course
Attend Each Module
Follow lectures in order
Read the Handbook
Study the matching CPSA section
Practice Questions
Do end-of-module questions without notes
Review Mistakes
Use handbook explanations to fill gaps
Final Revision
Complete Rapid Revision and Top 50 Facts before exam day
The Exam Mindset
CREST questions test two things: knowledge recall and applied judgement
✅ What Works
- Memorise key numbers: CVSS, ports, TTL
- Know UK law sections: CMA S1/S2/S3
- Understand why tools work
- Read all four options before answering
❌ What Fails
- Vague general knowledge
- "CMA exists" without the sections
- Tool names without understanding
- Choosing the first plausible answer
Common Question Patterns
- "Which tool would you use to...?"
- "You discover X during a test. What should you do?"
- "Which legislation applies to...?"
Your Study Resources
📘 Student Master Handbook
Full prep for Appendices A–J, with technical notes, commands, and practice questions
💻 Course Slides (Modules 00–12)
Lecture companion for class and quick review
📝 100 Practice Questions
In the handbook — do them under exam conditions
⏱️ Exam Simulator
On My Cyber Academy — score tracking by domain at mycyberacademy.co.uk
Module 00 — Introduction & Overview