eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester
An entry-level practical penetration-testing credential intended to develop structured assessment skills, basic exploitation knowledge, web testing awareness, and reporting habits.
Last verified: 2026-09-01
Overview
INE Security eJPT is a hands-on, entry-level penetration testing certification designed for learners with little to no professional cybersecurity experience. It evaluates practical assessment methodology, host and network auditing, host and network penetration testing, and web application penetration testing. The certification is intended to demonstrate that a candidate can approach basic authorized security assessments in a structured, job-relevant way.
- Recommended experience
- INE positions eJPT for candidates with little to no cybersecurity experience. A basic understanding of networks and systems, comfort with common operating-system concepts, and hands-on practice with introductory penetration testing workflows are helpful.
- Estimated study time
- 60–100 hours
- Target job roles
- Junior Penetration TesterJunior Security AnalystSecurity ConsultantRed Team TraineeVulnerability Assessment Analyst
Exam Details
INE Security eJPT Exam
- Exam code
- Verify with official provider.
- Number of exams
- 1
- Duration
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- Question count
- Hands-on practical scenarios; INE does not publish a fixed task count on the certification page
- Delivery method
- Online hands-on practical exam through INE
- Price
- Requires an INE subscription and exam voucher; pricing varies by purchase option
Skills and Domains
Host and Network Penetration Testing
35%Perform foundational exploitation, pivoting, password attacks, and related host and network penetration-testing tasks.
Assessment Methodologies
25%Discover endpoints and services, gather public information, identify vulnerabilities, and evaluate their impact.
Host and Networking Auditing
25%Enumerate system, network, account, credential, and file information from target systems.
Web Application Penetration Testing
15%Perform introductory web reconnaissance, discover hidden content, test authentication, and identify web vulnerabilities.
Study Resources
INE Security eJPT Certification
Official resourceDocumentation · Free
Official eJPT certification, domain, voucher, and candidate information.
View resourceINE Certification Renewal
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Official INE renewal and CPE program details.
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- Validity period
- 3 years
- Renewal method
- Renew through INE by submitting 36 CPE credits, earning an eligible more advanced certification in the same path, or passing the latest version of the exam.
- Notes
- INE states that renewal adds three years. Its current program lists a $99 renewal fee plus tax for CPE or advanced-certification renewal paths; passing the latest exam version does not require the renewal fee.
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