The Exam

The eJPT confirms that you understand the foundational thinking and workflows expected of junior penetration testers.

About the Certification Exam

This hands-on exam welcomes professionals with limited experience and focuses on practical scenarios. Candidates demonstrate planning and execution abilities related to assessment methodologies, host and network audits, penetration testing, and web application testing before continuing their Red Team journey with more advanced credentials.

  • Assessment methodologies
  • Host and network auditing
  • Host and network penetration testing
  • Web application penetration testing

Domains + Objectives

The eJPT tests tangible skills across key focus areas so you can prove you can defend or attack real infrastructure.

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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%)

  • Adjust exploits for the target environment
  • Execute exploitation workflows with Metasploit
  • Demonstrate pivoting using routes and port forwarding
  • Run brute-force and hash cracking campaigns

Assessment Methodologies (25%)

  • Map endpoints and discover hosts on a network
  • Enumerate open ports and running services
  • Identify the operating system and configurations
  • Collect company and contact intelligence from public sources
  • Gather email addresses and technical details from OSINT
  • Spot vulnerabilities across services and assets
  • Prioritize findings based on impact and risk

Host and Networking Auditing (25%)

  • Extract useful information from target files
  • Pull network data from system artifacts
  • Review installed software and service configurations
  • Survey user accounts and privileges
  • Transfer files between attacker and target systems
  • Recover credential and hash material for analysis

Web Application Penetration Testing (15%)

  • Spot vulnerabilities hidden inside web apps
  • Discover hidden directories and files
  • Conduct controlled brute-force login attempts
  • Perform reconnaissance on web endpoints and parameters

Who It's For

This certification suits those with a solid grasp of networking and systems who want to prove their readiness for penetration testing roles.

Anyone can attempt the certification exam; however, it is designed for:

  • Systems Administrators
  • IT Project Managers
  • Information Security Officers
  • Security Engineers/Analysts
  • DevOps/Software Developers
  • Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
  • Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)

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Pair a subscription with the eJPT exam voucher to unlock both training and the chance to certify.

eJPT Voucher Included

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One year of foundational security labs and courses that help you prepare for the eJPT and the next step.

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The Process

Follow a clear, guided workflow that keeps you focused on earning the credential.

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To earn the eJPT Certification, follow these steps:

1

Purchase a Certification Voucher

Log in to my.ine and buy the eJPT voucher to activate your attempt window.

2

Begin the certification process

Vouchers expire 180 days after purchase, and the included free retake must also be completed within that window. Track the expiration date from your Certifications Dashboard.

3

Take your exam

Follow the exam brief, complete each lab in the allotted time, and contact support@ine.com if technical issues arise.

4

Receive your results

Results are auto-graded within hours, showing performance across domains and confirming a three-year validity period if you pass.

The eJPT remains valid for three years; refresh the credential on your own schedule through our renewal pathways.flexible renewal options