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Mile2 · expert
CM)IPSMile2 Certified Master Intrusion Prevention Specialist
Mile2 Certified Master Intrusion Prevention Specialist
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› Cost
Exam fee
CM)IPS$400
Exam fee
$400
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
CM)IPS$400
3-year cost of ownership
$400
› Exam mechanics
Pass mark
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Retake policy
CM)IPS$400 fee · 14d wait
Retake policy
$400 fee · 14d wait
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Validity
CM)IPS3 yrs
Validity
3 yrs
CPE / yr
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Delivery
CM)IPSmixed
Delivery
mixed
› Salary signal (US base)
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
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Practice evidence
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Maintenance
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Market recognition
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Average
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› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
CM)IPSGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
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ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
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DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
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Current version
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› Domain coverage
A9Penetration Testing & Red Teaming
CM)IPS● core
A9Penetration Testing & Red Teaming
● core
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