eJPT — eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester
INE Security's entry-level penetration testing certification and one of the most widely recommended starting points for aspiring pentesters. The exam is approximately 85% practical with hands-on lab findings driving the MCQ answers, making it genuinely reflective of real skill rather than pure memorization. Available via the Fundamentals Annual subscription ($299/yr) with exam included. Widely recommended as the first practical cert before PNPT or OSCP — it proves you can actually conduct a basic pentest, which separates it from purely theoretical entry-level alternatives.
| Issuer | INE Security |
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| Level | beginner |
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| Domains | Offensive Security |
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| Practical weight | 70% |
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| Cost (USD) | 200 |
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| Renewal | 3 years ($99 renewal fee or earn a higher cert) |
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| Skills | penetration_testing_methodology, network_scanning, basic_exploitation, web_application_testing, report_writing |
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