Pre-requisites

The eCPTX is a certification for individuals with highly technical understanding of networks, systems and web applications attacks. Everyone can attempt the certification exam, however here are the advised skills to possess for a successful outcome:

• Understanding a letter of engagement and the basics related to a penetration testing engagement

• Deep understanding of networking concepts

• Knowledge of advanced penetration testing processes and methodologies

• Good knowledge of network/traffic manipulation attacks

• Good knowledge of pivoting and lateral movement techniques

• Ability in performing advanced reconnaissance and enumeration

• Manual web application security assessment and exploitation

• Using Metasploit and Empire for complex and multi-step exploitation of different systems and OS's

• Ability in performing post-exploitation techniques

• Custom attack vector development skills