Junior Penetration Tester
eJPT Certification
eJPT is a hands-on, entry-level Red Team certification that simulates skills utilized during real-world engagements.
The Exam
INE Security’s eJPT is designed to validate that an individual has the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to fulfill a role as a junior penetration tester.
About the Certification Exam
This entry-level certification is designed for individuals with little to no cybersecurity experience and serves as a foundational milestone in their professional journey. The exam simulates real-world scenarios to assess practical skills in:
This exam serves an entry point to Red Team certifications with INE Security. Successful candidates will have hands-on experience to demonstrate their mastery in the real world and continue their journey by taking INE Security’s Certified Professional Penetration Tester (eCPPT) certification.
Domains + Objectives
The eJPT evaluates an individual’s skills across various domains and objectives, certifying their mastery and understanding.
eJPT
Exam Domains
Host and Network Penetration Testing (35%)
Assessment Methodologies (25%)
Host and Networking Auditing (25%)
Web Application Penetration Testing (15%)
Host and Network Penetration Testing (35%)
- Identify and modify exploits
- Conduct exploitation with metasploit
- Demonstrate pivoting by adding a route and by port forwarding
- Conduct brute-force password attacks and hash cracking
Assessment Methodologies (25%)
- Locate endpoints on a network
- Identify open ports and services on a target
- Identify operating system of a target
- Extract company information from public sources
- Gather email addresses from public sources
- Gather technical information from public sources
- Identify vulnerabilities in services
- Evaluate information and criticality or impact of vulnerabilities
Host and Networking Auditing (25%)
- Compile information from files on target
- Enumerate network information from files on target
- Enumerate system information on target
- Gather user account information on target
- Transfer files to and from target
- Gather hash/password information from target
Web Application Penetration Testing (15%)
- Identify vulnerabilities in web applications
- Locate hidden file and directories
- Conduct brute-force login attack
- Conduct web application reconnaissance
Who It’s For
The eJPT is a certification for individuals with a basic understanding of networks, systems, and an interest in penetration testing.
Get eJPT Certified
To take the eJPT exam, you’ll need both an INE subscription and an exam voucher.
The Process
Start your certification journey with a simple, step-by-step experience designed to guide you every step of the way. Get started now!
The eJPT certification is valid for three years from the date it is awarded. Stay current with your skills and maintain your credential through flexible renewal options designed to fit your schedule.
