eLearnSecurity Certified Professional Penetration Tester (eCPPTv2) Exam and Course Review

The eCPPTv2 course from eLearnSecurity is a comprehensive training program that covers all aspects of penetration testing. The course is designed for experienced IT professionals who want to advance their careers and become certified penetration testers. The course covers topics such as network reconnaissance, scanning and enumeration, exploitation, web application hacking, wireless hacking, and social engineering. The course also includes a practical exam, which is designed to test your skills and knowledge in a real-world scenario.

The eCPPTv2 course is comprehensive and well-structured. The topics are covered in depth and the practical exam is challenging. Earning the eCPPTv2 certification validates your skills and knowledge in penetration testing. The certification is recognized by employers and can help you advance your career. We would recommend this course to anyone who wants to become a certified penetration tester.

Course link: https://elearnsecurity.com/product/ecpptv2-certification/

The course content consists of 8 courses sections, 85 videos, 83 quizzes, 30 labs, 118 slides. The course is delivered through the eLearnSecurity Virtual Lab and can be accessed from any computer with an internet connection. The course can be taken at your own pace and there is no time limit. The course is self-paced but it is recommended that you complete the course within 6 months.

Also you will have access to the eCPPTv2 forum where you can ask questions and get help from other students and certified penetration testers. And you will also have access to the eLearnSecurity Job Board where you can search for penetration testing jobs.

The eCPPTv2 certification is valid for life. There is no need to renew your certification. The eCPPTv2 certification is internationally recognized and is well respected by employers.

For course access, you need to purchase a subscription via INE.

INE Pricing and Plans: https://ine.com/pricing

Also, the certificate fee is $400. (This price may be lower with some subscription packages and coupon codes.)

The eCPPTv2 course is divided into 8 sections:

1. System Security

In this section, you will receive comprehensive training on stack data structures, buffer overflow vulnerability, shellcoding, malwares, cryptography and password cracking on Linux and Windows systems.

2. Network Security

This section covers network security topics such as network reconnaissance, scanning and enumeration, exploitation, social engineering, and wireless hacking.

3. PowerShell for Pentesters

The PowerShell is a powerful scripting language that can be used to automate tasks in Windows. It is also useful for pentesters as it provides them with the ability to enumerate systems and perform various attacks.

This section covers topics such as PowerShell basics, using PowerShell for reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation.

4. Linux Exploitation

This section provides comprehensive training on Linux exploitation. Topics covered include buffer overflows, heap spraying, return-oriented programming, and privilege escalation.

5. Web Application Hacking

This section covers web application hacking techniques such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, session hijacking, and web server exploitation.

6. Wi-Fi Security

This section covers Wi-Fi security topics such as 802.11 protocols, wireless attacks, and Wi-Fi security tools.

7. Metasploit & Ruby

The Metasploit is a free open-source penetration testing framework. It can be used to exploit vulnerabilities and conduct security audits. Ruby is a programming language that can be used to develop Metasploit modules.

In this section, you will learn about Metasploit Framework and how to use it for exploitation. You will also learn Ruby programming language and how to use it for pentesting purposes.

8. eCPPTv2 Exam Preparation

This section covers exam preparation tips and tricks. It also includes a practice exam to help you prepare for the eCPPTv2 exam.

Exam

First of all, we can say that if you watch the entire course content and solve the lab scenarios, it will be of great benefit to you during the exam. In the exam, you will have 2 weeks in total, 1 week to solve the lab scenarios and 1 week to write your exam report. But remember that you will not have lab access after the first week. In the exam scenario, you will be provided with a penetration test lab environment that is close to the real-life scenario that does not have CTF logic. So that means no annoying bullshit rabbitholes.

The 3 most necessary things to prepare for the exam;

• Use of an effective metasploit tool,
• To fully understand the buffer overflow vulnerability,
• Experience in multi-pivoting.

If you have these 3 things just enjoy the exam and you will get your certificate easily. If you need to practice and improve yourself in these 3 subjects, you can practice as much as you want on platforms such as TryHackMe and Hack The Box.

Last but not least, we want to give a few tips for the exam;

• Take your time and don't rush,
• Read the engagement carefully and understand what is wanted,
• Plan your attack methodology before starting to solve the scenario,
• Don't be afraid to experiment fun and enjoy the exam. :)

Don't worry if you have any problems during the exam, the eLearnSecurity team will answer you quickly and effectively. Finally, enjoy the experience!

We hope you found this post helpful and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

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