Certification Exam
Information
Our certification exams simulate real-world network challenges. Each exam tests your ability to exploit vulnerabilities, capture specific objectives, and document your approach in a professional report. This hands-on experience prepares you for real-life penetration testing and offensive security scenarios.
Exam Overview
- Exam Duration: You will have 48 hours to complete the technical challenges and meet the exam objectives.
- Reporting Period: After completing the exam, you will have an additional 48 hours to submit your professional report.
For example, if your exam starts at 09:00 EST, you will have until 09:00 EST two days later to finish the technical portion. You then have another 48 hours to submit your documentation by 09:00 EST on the fourth day.
Exam Scheduling & Voucher
To schedule an exam, you must have a valid exam voucher. This voucher will be sent to you via email upon purchasing any White Knight Labs (WKL) course. The voucher contains a unique, one-time-use 16-digit code tied to the specific certification exam purchased. Each voucher can only be used once, and scheduling instructions will be included in your email.
Exam Environment
Exam Requirements
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Custom Student Portal: Once the exam begins, you will receive access to a custom portal designed exclusively for you and your exam. This portal will allow you to submit the required proof hashes from files like proof.txt or flags obtained through other methods, such as web exploitation or other attack vectors. The portal is automated and monitored, ensuring fairness and accuracy.
The professional report documenting your process must also be submitted via this portal. The portal is active for your exam duration and will remain available for 48 hours after the exam period to allow for report submission. Failure to submit within the given time frame will result in an automatic exam failure.
Note: No extensions will be granted. You must complete and submit both the technical objectives and the professional report within the provided time window. - Objective: Your goal is to complete the designated objectives for each target machine. This may involve capturing proof files (e.g., proof.txt) or other specified flags depending on the exam.
- Professional Report: After the technical portion is complete, you are required to submit a detailed, professional report documenting your entire exploitation process. This report is crucial to your success and should outline every step taken to meet the exam objectives.
Documentation Guidelines
Your report should include:
1. Step-by-Step Process: Detailed explanations of all steps taken, commands used, and the logic behind your approach. The report must be thorough enough to allow a technically proficient reader to replicate your attack.
2. Screenshots: Visual proof of your exploitation success, including any required proof files or captured flags.
3. Exploit Code: – Modified Exploits: If you modify an exploit, include: – The modified code. – A link to the original exploit. – The command used to generate shellcode (if applicable). – A clear explanation of the modifications and their purpose.
– Unmodified Exploits: If you used an unmodified exploit, provide the URL to the original exploit code.
Failure to provide sufficient documentation, including screenshots of captured objectives, will result in a failed exam.
Submission Format
- Report Format: Your final report must be submitted in PDF format and archived into a .zip file through your custom portal.
- Suggested Templates: We recommend using one of the following formats for your report:
- Microsoft Word
- OpenOffice/LibreOffice
- Any custom template is acceptable, as long as it is structured professionally.
Ensure your submission contains only PDF files. No other file formats within the .zip archive will be accepted.
Retake Voucher Purchase
If a student has failed a previous exam, they are eligible to purchase a retake voucher. This retake voucher allows the student to schedule another attempt at the same exam.
- Retake vouchers are only available to students who have completed and failed their initial exam.
- You will receive a new 16-digit voucher code upon purchase, which will be tied to your specific certification exam.
- The retake process follows the same format and rules as the original exam, including the 48-hour exam period and 48-hour reporting window.
Unforeseen Issues During the Exam
If you encounter technical issues (such as internet outages or power loss), you are expected to have a contingency plan in place (e.g., a backup internet connection or a secondary machine). However, if a legitimate, unavoidable issue arises, please contact us immediately, providing relevant details and documentation (e.g., a notice from your ISP or power company).
We will only extend exam time in the event of an issue on our end or if the exam subnet is not available for use by another learner after your exam period. In cases where the issue is on our side and your exam cannot be extended, you will be offered a free exam retake.
Results & Feedback
You will receive your exam results (pass/fail) via email within ten (10) business days after submitting your documentation. Further details on exam feedback will be shared with your results.
