A comprehensive study guide and resource collection for the Certified Network Security Practitioner (CNSP) exam by The SecOps Group.
Created by: Lakshmikanthan K (letchupkt)
Connect: LinkedIn | Instagram | GitHub
- Exam Overview - Complete exam details and format
- Study Materials - Recommended resources and preparation path
- Syllabus & Topics - Detailed breakdown of exam domains
- Practice Questions - 64 sample questions with answers
- Quick Reference - Condensed cheat sheet for last-minute review
- Passing & Certification - Scoring, passing criteria, and certificate details
- My Experience - How I passed with 83% merit score
- Author Profile - About Lakshmikanthan K (letchupkt)
- Exam Level: Essentials (Entry to Intermediate)
- Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Passing Score: 60% (75%+ for Merit)
- Proctoring: AI-proctored online exam
- Cost: Check The SecOps Group website for current pricing
- Validity: Lifetime (no expiration)
- Review the Exam Overview to understand the format
- Study the Syllabus & Topics systematically
- Use the Study Materials guide to prepare
- Practice with Sample Questions
- Read about My Experience for tips and insights
- Check out the Author Profile to learn more about my background
- TCP/IP & Networking Fundamentals
- Network Discovery & Scanning
- Active Directory & Windows Security
- Linux/Unix Security
- Cryptography & Authentication
- Network Services & Threat Mitigation
- This is a closed-book exam
- Internet use during the exam is strictly forbidden
- Requires laptop with camera and microphone for AI proctoring
- Available on-demand after purchasing voucher
Feel free to contribute by:
- Adding more practice questions
- Sharing study resources
- Improving documentation
- Reporting errors or outdated information
See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.
Lakshmikanthan K is a cybersecurity enthusiast and AI/ML developer with expertise in:
- Penetration Testing & Bug Bounty Hunting
- Full-Stack Development (React, Node.js, Python)
- Machine Learning & AI Applications
- IoT & Hardware Development
Certifications:
- Certified Network Security Practitioner (CNSP) - 83% Merit ✅
- Certified Cybersecurity Educator Professional (CCEP) ✅
- Multiple industry certifications in cybersecurity and development
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CNSP Certificate - 83% Merit Pass
Connect:
- Portfolio: letchupkt.vgrow.tech
- LinkedIn: lakshmikanthank
- GitHub: letchupkt
- Instagram: @letchu_pkt
This study guide is provided for educational purposes under the MIT License. All exam content and trademarks belong to The SecOps Group.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial study guide created by the community. Always refer to official SecOps Group materials for the most current exam information.