Tenable certification

Certification basics

To obtain certification, you must purchase and pass both a written and a practical exam (sold separately). Certifications are valid for two years.

Recertification

Recertification is important to ensure you remain up-to-date with current technology and capabilities. To renew a certification, simply purchase and pass both the written and practical exams again.

Policies

Tenable uses a third-party vendor to proctor exams online, and each candidate must verify their identity with a government-issued photo ID. For more information, refer to this document

Steps for certification

Purchase, register and pass the written qualification exam.
Purchase, register and pass the practical exam.
Receive digital credentials via email and share them on your resume or social media.

Exam and certification details

Tenable One Vulnerability Management, Tenable Security Center, Tenable One OT Exposure certification

Written
Practical
Number of questions
60 per exam
up to 30 tasks
Type of questions
multiple choice
multiple choice
Length of test
120 minutes
240 minutes
Passing score
80%
80%
Language
English
English

Purchase certification: Tenable One Vulnerability Management | Tenable Security Center | Tenable One OT Exposure

General rules

In general, the following applies to all exams

  1. You must be alone in the room at all times.
  2. Your computer must be connected to a power source.
  3. No phones or headphones are allowed in the testing room.
  4. No dual monitor use allowed.
  5. You may not leave your seat during the written exam. One break will be permitted during the practical exam, with a maximum break time of 5 minutes.
  6. No talking is allowed, except to the proctor.
  7. Your webcam, speakers, and microphone must remain on throughout the test.
  8. The proctor must be able to see you for the duration of the test.
  9. Drinks are allowed.
  10. Scrap paper (single sheet of blank paper and a writing utensil) is allowed.
  11. This is a closed book exam, with some exceptions noted below:

Tenable Security Center Expert practical exam

This exam will allow the students to read API documentation at the following URLs:

Tenable One Vulnerability Management Expert practical exam

This exam will allow the students to read API documentation at the following URLs: