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TigerschemeCSTM
› Cost
Exam fee
CSTM$1,500
Exam fee
$1,500
Annual maintenance fee
CSTM—
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
CSTM$1,500
3-year cost of ownership
$1,500
› Exam mechanics
Pass mark
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Validity
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CPE / yr
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Delivery
CSTM—
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
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Median
CSTM—
Median
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Premium %
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Role context
CSTM—
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
CSTM—
Schema quality
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Practice evidence
CSTM—
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Maintenance
CSTM—
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Market recognition
CSTM—
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Average
CSTM—
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› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
CSTMGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
CSTM—
ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
CSTM—
DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
CSTM—
Holders worldwide
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Current version
CSTM—
Current version
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› Domain coverage
A9Penetration Testing & Red Teaming
CSTM● core
A9Penetration Testing & Red Teaming
● core
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