KRTP Bootcamp FAQ

Once started, you'll have 24 hours to exploit a realistic scenario. You will be provided with an entry-point, and will need to complete an exploitation chain to get the flag.

No, once awarded, the KRTP certificate will not expire or require renewing.

Nope! You should know your way around the Windows or Linux command line. Familiarity with Kubernetes is helpful but not required. Session one starts in minikube and takes you from zero knowledge to root on a node. All the learning material you need to pass the exam is provided in the bootcamp and associated structured learning path.

You can redeem the 45 days lab access as soon as your bootcamp access begins. If you decide to redeem the lab access at a later date, the 45 days access will start from when you claim the voucher.

Yes, in addition to your official KRTP certificate you will also receive a Credly digital certificate.

There is no requirement to submit a pentest report after gaining the KRTP exam flag.

If you need to retake the KRTP exam, you will be able to book a new slot. The retake should be at least two weeks after the previous attempt. The exam scheduler will be available to you in the final week of the bootcamp.

Yes. After the 45 days lab access has expired, you will be able to buy a Pwned Labs pro subscription for $20 per month. At this point you may also want to consider the annual plan ($200), that also provides access to large cyber range scenarios.

It would probably be a good idea to use the same email address to register for the bootcamp. Currently the bootcamps and main Pwned Labs logins are separate, but will be unified in the future.

Yes, the Pwned Labs Kubernetes Attack & Defense Bootcamp - Professional Edition and associated learning path have everything that you will need to attempt the KRTP exam, and prove that you have acquired the skills. You may have to apply the learning in new ways, as the scenarios will not be exactly the same.

You’ll need to access the platform labs in the associated learning path using the platform VPN, the VPN file you were emailed is specifically for the custom bootcamp content.

Please note that if you are running multiple VMs (such as PWNCLOUDOS, Kali and Windows), you can only have one active VPN connection. For example, if you have the VPN connected on Linux, and want to then connect to the VPN on Windows, you would first need to disconnect the VPN session on Linux.

The bootcamp is fully on-demand, so there are no live sessions to attend and no cohort to wait for. All session recordings, slides and materials are available in your KRTP session page and in the private Discord resources channel from the moment your access begins. The bootcamp labs are available whenever you are ready to work through them.

No, the KRTP exam environment is completely self-contained. You won't need to spin up your own infrastructure or phishing domain.

The KRTP exam is not proctored. You will receive a invitation for the start time/date of your exam. This is just sent as a reminder of your exam start time.

The associated learning paths are available as soon as your bootcamp access begins.

This is up to you, but we recommend claiming the 45 days lab access when you start the bootcamp.

This would give you access to the premium labs that are included in the path, and allow you to hit the ground running. If your lab access expires, you can renew it for $20 a month.

The KRTP exam attempts do not expire.

There is no deadline for taking the KRTP exam by.

You can start booking your exam once your bootcamp access begins. There's a rolling 3-day buffer, meaning you can choose any available exam date that’s at least 3 days in the future.

For example, if you book on a Tuesday, the earliest you can sit the exam is Friday.