Why you need the eJPT certification
Your one-stop guide to acing the exam on the go.
As the cybersecurity field becomes a fast-rising one with a large number of people building careers around it, the need for certifications has never been more important. Certifications have transitioned from being resume boosters to proof of skills, commitment, and readiness for real-world roles. For aspiring ethical hackers or penetration testers, starting with a certification like the eJPT (eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester) serves as an excellent way to demonstrate practical competence.
The eJPT is an entry-level penetration tester certification that validates an individual's accurate knowledge, skills, and abilities required to fulfill a role as a junior penetration tester. This exam is designed to be the first milestone certification for someone with little to no experience in cybersecurity, simulating the skills utilized during a real-world engagement. This exam truly shows that the candidate has what it takes to be part of a high-performing penetration testing team.
Exam Structure
It is a 48-hour exam consisting of 35 questions based on a network of about 5 machines you enumerate, exploit, pivot, and possibly privilege escalate to answer the questions. This certification exam covers assessment methodologies, host and network auditing, host and network penetration testing, and web application penetration testing.
The eJPT evaluates an individual’s skills across:
Assessment Methodologies (25%)
Locate endpoints on a network.
Identify open ports and services on a target.
Identify the 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 the criticality or impact of vulnerabilities.
Host and Networking Auditing (25%)
Compile information from files on the target.
Enumerate network information from files on the target.
Enumerate system information on the target.
Gather user account information on a target.
Transfer files to and from the target
Gather hash/password information from a target.
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
Web Application Penetration Testing (15%)
Identify vulnerabilities in web applications
Locate hidden file and directories
Conduct a brute-force login attack
Conduct web application reconnaissance
Tips on Passing the eJPT Certification Exam
Note-keeping
Note-keeping should be an essential part of your eJPT journey from the beginning to the end; keep detailed notes of concepts, methodologies, tools, and any unique findings. These notes will serve as a valuable resource during the exam preparation phase and act as a quick reference guide when you face similar scenarios.
Taking personal notes is quite important, but you can also find some helpful notes online. Here are some useful notes and cheat-sheets to help pass:
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Developing The Pentester’s Mindset (Personal)
One of the best ways of approaching the eJPT is to think like a real-world pentester would. While CTF challenges are valuable, understanding the practical application of your skills in a simulated environment is equally important. This mindset shift allows you to think beyond just solving challenges.
Hands-On Practice in the Labs
eJPT labs, like the Linux and Windows Blackbox penetration testing labs in the Penetration Testing Student Course. Dive into each lab with an inquisitive mindset and study different attack vectors. The more scenarios you encounter in the labs, the better prepared you’ll be for the exam. Take the opportunity to go beyond the provided exercises and try to apply your knowledge creatively
Practice! Practice! Practice!!!! No Negotiation
Getting your hands dirty with different hands-on labs is an essential step towards passing the exam.
Although the PTS course alone is sufficient for success, additional practical exercises further solidify your knowledge and skills
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Erit Securus I (Free)
Interact with Community (BIC-NIG)
The cybersecurity community is vast and supportive. Engage with fellow eJPT aspirants on Discord, Reddit, etc. Share your experiences, ask meaningful questions, and learn from others who have successfully navigated the eJPT journey. The insights and tips from the community can be invaluable in refining your approach and addressing any challenges you may face.
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