MCRTE Bootcamp FAQ
Have questions about the Pwned Labs Microsoft Cloud Attack & Defense Bootcamp - Expert Edition and Microsoft Cloud Red Team Expert (MCRTE) exam?
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How long is the MCRTE exam?
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.
Will the MCRTE certificate expire or require renewing?
No, once awarded, the MCRTE certificate will not expire or require renewing.
Will I receive a Credly digital certificate on passing the MCRTE exam?
Yes, in addition to your official MCRTE certificate you will also receive a Credly digital certificate.
Do I need to submit a report of the red team exploitation scenario after gaining the MCRTE exam flag?
No, you are not required to submit a report after gaining the MCRTE exam flag.
What is the process to retake the MCRTE exam?
If you need to retake the MCRTE 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.
I have an existing Pwned Labs login. Do I use this to access the bootcamp?
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.
Does the Pwned Labs Microsoft Cloud Attack & Defense Bootcamp - Expert Edition have everything I need to attempt the MCRTE exam?
Yes, the Pwned Labs Microsoft Cloud Attack & Defense Bootcamp - Expert Edition and associated learning path have everything that you will need to attempt the MCRTE 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.
I can't make one of the days, is there any way I can catch up?
A recording of each day and the slides will be emailed to you, available in your MCRTE homepage, and added to the private Discord resources channel within one to two hours after each session. You will have access for 365 days, and the bootcamp labs will be available whenever you are ready to catch up.
Will I need my own EC2 / droplet etc or custom domain for the MCRTE exam?
No, the MCRTE exam environment is completely self-contained. You won't need to spin up your own infrastructure or phishing domain.
Is the MCRTE exam proctored?
The MCRTE 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.
Do the MCRTE exam attempts expire?
All MCRTE exam attempts must be used within one year of purchase.
Is there a deadline for taking the MCRTE exam by?
Yes. You must take the MCRTE exam within one year of purchase.
How soon can I book my exam?
You can start booking your exam from day 4 (Thursday, May 28). Once booking opens, there's a rolling 3-day buffer, meaning you can choose any available exam date that’s at least 3 days in the future. It's not possible to book an exam attempt on a Sunday.
For example, if you book on a Thursday, the earliest you can sit the exam is Monday.