The Exam
INE Security’s eCPPT is the only certification for professional-level Penetration testers that evaluates your ability to attack your target and provide thorough professional documentation and recommendations.
You will be provided a real-world engagement within INE’s Virtual Labs. These browser-based labs in VPN are powered by cutting-edge virtualization technology and are where thousands of penetration testers worldwide already practice different kinds of penetration testing techniques against real targets. Once valid credentials have been provided for the certification platform, you will be able to perform the tests from the comfort of your home or office. An Internet connection and VPN software is necessary to complete the exam.
Knowledge Domains
The eCPPT assesses and certifies your skills in the following areas:
- Penetration testing processes and methodologies, against Windows and Linux targets
- Vulnerability Assessment of Networks
- Vulnerability Assessment of Web Applications
- Advanced Exploitation with Metasploit
- Performing Attacks in Pivoting
- Web application Manual exploitation
- Information Gathering and Reconnaissance
- Scanning and Profiling the target
- Privilege escalation and Persistence
- Exploit Development
- Advanced Reporting skills and Remediation
Prerequisites
The eCPPT is a certification for individuals with highly technical understanding of networks, systems and web applications attacks. Anyone can attempt the certification exam; however, we recommend having these skills before attempting the certification exam:
- Understanding a letter of engagement and the basics related to a penetration testing engagement
- Deep understanding of networking concepts
- Manual exploitation of Windows and Linux targets
- Performing vulnerability assessment of networks
- Using Metasploit for complex and multi-step exploitation of different systems and OS’s
- Web application Manual exploitation
- Ability in performing post-exploitation techniques
- Exploit development skills on x86 environment
- Outstanding reporting skills
Certification Process
There are two ways to get eCPPT certified.
Purchase an INE subscription and take the Penetration Testing Professional Learning Path.
The Penetration Testing Professional Learning Path was built for mid-career Red Team professionals with a general understanding of penetration testing. It prepares you for the eCPPT exam through a blend of expert-led courses and practical lab time.
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Attempt the certification without training
Feel confident in your pentesting capabilities? INE Security offers certification vouchers for cybersecurity experts who feel they do not need the accompanying training. However, studying for the eCPPT exam by purchasing a subscription to INE’s training is highly recommended. If you’re ready for the exam now, click the link below to purchase your voucher.