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CWNP · professional
CWSPCWNP Certified Wireless Security Professional
CWNP Certified Wireless Security Professional
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› Cost
Exam fee
CWSP$400
Exam fee
$400
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
CWSP$400
3-year cost of ownership
$400
› Exam mechanics
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Retake policy
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Validity
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Delivery
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
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Median
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Premium %
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Role context
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
CWSP8.5
Schema quality
8.5
Practice evidence
CWSP5.5
Practice evidence
5.5
Maintenance
CWSP6.5
Maintenance
6.5
Market recognition
CWSP7.0
Market recognition
7.0
Average
CWSP6.9
Average
6.9
› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
CWSPGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
CWSP—
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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Holders worldwide
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Current version
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Current version
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› Domain coverage
A25Security Architecture & Engineering
CWSP● core
A25Security Architecture & Engineering
● core
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