eCPPT - Certified Professional Penetration Tester
INE's intermediate-level certification validating professional penetration testing skills including network pivoting, exploit development, and web app attacks.
eCPPT - Certified Professional Penetration Tester
eCPPT - Certified Professional Penetration Tester
Issuer: INE / eLearnSecurity
Date Earned: April 2026
About This Certification
The eCPPT (Certified Professional Penetration Tester) is an intermediate-level, fully practical certification. It validates the ability to conduct professional-grade penetration tests, including advanced techniques like network pivoting, buffer overflow exploitation, and comprehensive web application attacks.
Skills Validated
- ✅ Advanced Network Penetration Testing
- ✅ Network Pivoting & Tunneling
- ✅ Buffer Overflow Exploitation (32-bit)
- ✅ Web Application Attacks (SQLi, XSS, CSRF, etc.)
- ✅ Post-Exploitation & Privilege Escalation
- ✅ Professional Report Writing
Exam Format
- Type: Practical / Hands-on
- Duration: 14 days (7 days testing + 7 days reporting)
- Environment: Multi-network lab requiring pivoting
- Deliverable: Professional penetration test report
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