CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA): Exam Study Guide

by Jithin Alex

This book is specifically designed to assist candidates preparing for the CREST CPSA certification exam. It comprehensively covers all the topics outlined in the exam syllabus. As CPSA candidates are expected to have some experience in penetration testing, the book assumes a certain level of familiarity with IT infrastructure, web technologies, system and networking fundamentals. This book serves as an effective guide for exam preparation, and with the candidates’ technical expertise, should be able to understand the concepts effortlessly. Additionally, numerous real-world examples are included to enhance your understanding.

Book covers the following topics,Soft Skills and Assessment ManagementCore Technical SkillsInformation GatheringNetwork TechnologiesMicrosoft Windows Security AssessmentUnix Security AssessmentWeb TechnologiesWeb Testing MethodologiesWeb Testing TechniquesDatabase

277 pages, Paperback

Published March 28, 2025

About the author

Jithin Alex, an accomplished Security Professional and Author, brings extensive expertise in security operations and proficiently managing a diverse range of security solutions and products across various technology sectors. Formerly serving as an senior engineer at a leading multinational corporation, he utilized his technical acumen and practical experience to author books that have garnered significant acclaim.

Notably, his book "Network Automation using Python 3" achieved recognition as one of the top new Automation books by Bookauthority.

Additionally, "Cisco Firepower Threat Defense NGFW" was acknowledged as one of the best Firewall books of all time.

Explore his technical articles, CTF challenges, and write-ups at www.jaacostan.com