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Free CEKey Facts: eCPPT Exam
30%
Active Directory Domain Weight
INE Security
5 machines
Target Hosts in Exam Lab
INE Security
24 hours
Practical Exam Window
INE Security
3 years
Certification Validity
INE Security
1 free
Retake Within 14 Days
INE Security
100%
Practical (No MCQ Component)
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The eCPPT v3 from INE Security is a practical penetration testing certification covering six domains: Active Directory Pentesting (30%), Exploitation & Post-Exploitation (25%), Initial Access (15%), Web App Pentesting (15%), Recon (10%), and Exploit Development (5%). The exam involves 5 target machines including an AD environment in a 24-hour lab. Results are auto-graded. One free retake within 14 days. Certification valid 3 years. This practice exam tests conceptual knowledge; actual eCPPT requires hands-on exploitation.
Sample eCPPT Practice Questions
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1Which nmap flag enables OS detection during a host discovery scan?
2Which nmap scan type sends SYN packets and never completes the TCP handshake, making it stealthier than a full connect scan?
3During service enumeration with nmap, which flag runs default NSE scripts against discovered open ports?
4An attacker uses `rpcclient -U '' -N <IP>` against a Windows target. What is the purpose of this command?
5Which tool is specifically designed to enumerate SMB shares, sessions, and users on Windows targets during reconnaissance?
6Which tool is used to perform username enumeration against a Kerberos service to identify valid domain accounts without authentication?
7During web application recon, a penetration tester runs `gobuster dir -u http://target.com -w /usr/share/wordlists/dirb/common.txt`. What is the primary purpose of this command?
8A tester discovers a host running an outdated CMS. Which tool is purpose-built to enumerate WordPress plugins, themes, and user accounts?
9Which nmap script category is most useful for enumerating SMB shares, sessions, and vulnerabilities on Windows hosts?
10A penetration tester executes `smbclient -L //192.168.1.10 -N`. What does this command accomplish?
About the eCPPT Exam
The eCPPT (Certified Professional Penetration Tester) v3 is a 100% practical hands-on certification from INE Security validating real-world penetration testing skills. Unlike multiple-choice exams, eCPPT requires compromising 5 target machines including an Active Directory environment within a 24-hour window. This practice test covers the theoretical knowledge: Kerberos attacks, web vulnerabilities, exploitation techniques, privilege escalation, and post-exploitation methodology.
Exam sponsor: INE Security. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Performance-based assessment
Time Limit
24-hour practical lab
Passing Score
Auto-graded objectives (threshold not published)
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Active Directory Penetration Testing
BloodHound, PowerView, Kerberoasting, AS-REP Roasting, Pass-the-Hash, Pass-the-Ticket, DCSync, Impacket tools, and domain compromise techniques
Exploitation & Post-Exploitation
Metasploit framework, Meterpreter, Linux and Windows privilege escalation, Mimikatz credential dumping, SUID abuse, sudo exploitation, and persistence
Initial Access
Username enumeration, password spraying, brute-forcing, EternalBlue exploitation, msfvenom payload generation, and reverse shell techniques
Web Application Penetration Testing
SQL injection, sqlmap, XSS, LFI/RFI, command injection, IDOR, SSRF, file upload vulnerabilities, and Burp Suite methodology
Information Gathering & Reconnaissance
nmap scanning, SMB enumeration, enum4linux, gobuster, wpscan, nikto, and service version detection
Exploit Development
Stack-based buffer overflow: fuzzing, EIP offset finding, bad character identification, NOP sleds, JMP ESP gadgets, and msfvenom shellcode generation
Preparing for the eCPPT Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Auto-graded objectives (threshold not published)
- Assessment: Performance-based assessment
- Time limit: 24-hour practical lab
- Exam / certification fees: INE Premium + voucher (see INE for pricing) Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
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eCPPT: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the eCPPT v3 exam format?
The eCPPT v3 is a 100% practical hands-on exam. You receive access to a lab environment containing 5 target machines, including an Active Directory setup, and must compromise them within a 24-hour window. The exam is auto-graded against practical objectives, and results are delivered within a few hours of completion. There is no written or multiple-choice component.
What are the main domains tested in eCPPT v3?
The eCPPT v3 covers six domains: Active Directory Pentesting (30%) — including Kerberoasting, AS-REP Roasting, BloodHound, and Pass-the-Hash; Exploitation & Post-Exploitation (25%) — Metasploit, privilege escalation, Mimikatz; Initial Access (15%); Web App Pentesting (15%) — SQLi, XSS, LFI; Information Gathering & Recon (10%); and Exploit Development (5%).
Does the eCPPT v3 exam include pivoting?
No — pivoting was removed in the eCPPT v3 redesign. Unlike the v2, the v3 exam no longer requires network pivoting between segments. Focus your preparation on Active Directory attacks, web application vulnerabilities, and standard exploitation techniques instead.
What tools are tested in the eCPPT v3?
Key tools include: nmap, enum4linux, smbclient for recon; hydra, crackmapexec, kerbrute for initial access; Metasploit/msfvenom, Mimikatz for exploitation; sqlmap, Burp Suite, gobuster, wpscan for web app testing; and BloodHound/bloodhound-python, PowerView, Impacket (GetNPUsers.py, GetUserSPNs.py, secretsdump.py, psexec.py), Rubeus, evil-winrm for Active Directory attacks.
How should I prepare for the eCPPT v3?
Complete INE Security's Penetration Testing Professional (PTP) course, though many candidates supplement with HTB Academy's Active Directory module and retired HackTheBox machines. Focus heavily on Active Directory attacks (30% of the exam), practice BloodHound analysis, Kerberoasting, AS-REP Roasting, and Pass-the-Hash. Build strong Metasploit proficiency and practice web application testing with Burp Suite and sqlmap.
Is this practice exam like the real eCPPT?
No — this is a theoretical multiple-choice practice exam covering the knowledge base behind eCPPT topics. The real eCPPT requires hands-on exploitation of live systems in a lab environment. Use this practice exam to test your conceptual understanding of tools, techniques, and methodology before moving to hands-on lab practice.