eLearnSecurity Certified eXploit Developer (eCXD)
Join Cyber Security professionals around the world by passing eLearnSecurity's Certified eXploit Developer certification (eCXD). This certification involves performing a software vulnerability identification and exploitation against actual Windows and Linux software in addition to proposing alternative exploitation paths and showing documentation of your work. This novice level certification showcases your situational and critical thinking skills while demonstrating your knowledge of exploit development processes and methodologies to current and potential employers.
Learn the fundamentals of Windows and Linux exploit development
If you're looking for the most practical way into the exploit development and software security world, look no further. The Exploit Development Student certification provides not only the fundamentals of Windows and Linux exploit development but also covers advanced Windows and Linux exploit development techniques, as well as anti-exploit mechanism bypasses.
How does eCXD do this?
The eCXD certification tests a candidate’s technical understanding of x86/x64 Assembly, programming concepts, reverse engineering, software debugging and Windows/Linux internals through an exam that has been modeled after real-world software exploitation scenarios and features binaries protected by multiple anti-exploit mechanisms, hardened hosts and other limitations.
eCXD for Teams
Looking to ensure your team members can discover vulnerabilities and debug software? The eCXD provides you with the peace of mind to know your team members can successfully bypass modern anti-exploit mechanisms and overcome limitations during exploit development. This certification is critical for any teams or team members responsible for securing your software and business.
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eCXD Learning Objectives
eLearnSecurity by INE certifications allow students to get hands-on, real-world experience as they complete their studies rather than information dumping. In fact, the eCXD is the only certification for Exploit Developers that evaluates your ability to use advanced Windows and Linux exploit development techniques, inside a fully featured and real-world environment. Instead of putting you through a series of multiple-choice questions, you'll perform a software vulnerability identification and exploitation against actual Windows and Linux software. The exam engagement is modeled after real-world software exploitation scenarios and features binaries protected by multiple anti-exploit mechanisms, hardened hosts and other limitations. To pass this exam, you need to prove mastery over a multitude of areas including software debugging, shellcoding, reverse engineering, and more. INE's Exploit Development Student learning path provides you with all the knowledge needed to pass this exam.
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Windows and Linux internals
Certify your knowledge of Windows and Linux internals.
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Reverse engineering (x86 and x64 platforms)
Prove you know how to analyze hardware or software without having access to the source code or design documents.
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Software Debugging
Showcase your ability to identify, repair, and remove errors in within software.
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Shellcoding
Learn how to defend against remote shells before and after the command has been executed.
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Windows and Linux Exploit Development
Highlight your knowledge of Windows and Linux exploit development processes and methodologies.
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Bypassing Modern Anti-Exploit Mechanisms
From ASLR/PIE and Stack Cookie to NX/DEP and RELRO, you'll develop the skills needed to bypass anti-exploit mechanisms.
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Exploiting Hardened Hosts
Learn how to use tools such as Immunity Debugger, x32dbg, Mona, Pwntools, GDB, and Ropper to quickly and efficiently exploit hardened hosts.
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Exploit Development Student
If you're looking for the most practical way into the exploit development and software security world look no further. The Exploit Development Student Learning Path provides not only the fundamentals of Windows and Linux exploit development but also covers advanced Windows and Linux exploit development techniques, as well as anti-exploit mechanism bypasses. In addition, you'll learn software debugging, shellcoding, how to identify and fully exploit 0-day vulnerabilities, bypassing modern anti-exploit mechanisms, how to use tools such as Immunity Debugger, x32dbg, Mona, Pwntools, GDB, RopperThis, and more. This learning path also prepares you for the eCXD exam and certification.
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How does the eCXD Stack Up?
The eCXD is amongst the only novice level exams to provide you with real world scenarios and challenge you to perform a software vulnerability identification and exploitation.
eCXD eLearnSecurity Certified eXploit Developer | Offensive Security OSED | CompTIA Security+ | OSCP Offensive Security Certified Penetration Tester | |
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Objectives The purpose of the exam and what you'll accomplish if you pass. | Reverse Engineering, Software Debugging, Shellcoding, Exploit Development | Learn the basics of exploit development | Core cybersecurity skills required by security and network administrators. | Real World-based with a lab and submitted report |
Time Limit The amount of time you have to complete the certification exam. | 5 Days to Complete Lab, 3 Days to Complete Report | 90 Minutes | 24 Hours | |
Questions The number of questions required by the certification exam. | Hands-On Lab with Practical Exam | 90 | Lab Exploits with Write Up | |
Hands-on Labs Does the certification require hands-on labs to prove that you understand the concepts? | ||||
Real World Scenarios Questions include real world scenarios with in-platform labs. | ||||
Difficulty The type of expertise required to complete this exam. | Novice | Intermediate | Novice | Professional |
Pre-Requisites Requirements to take the exam | Exploit Development, Scripting, Windows & Linux Knowledge | Debugger Knowledge, Writing Python 3 Code, 32-bit Exploitation Concepts | Entry-level cyber security | Networking, Manual Exploitation, Vulnerability Assessment, Outstanding Written Skills |
Price The amount you must pay to attempt the certification exam. | $400 | $1,499 | $381 | $1499 + $249 Retake Fee |
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