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EC-COUNCIL ECSAv10 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | EC-COUNCIL |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) v10 : Penetration Testing |
| Exam Number: | 412-79v10 / ECSAv10 |
| Exam Duration: | 240 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) |
| Exam Price: | USD $999 (varies by region/voucher type) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 150 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based |
| Recommended Training: | EC-Council ECSA v10 Official Training |
| Exam Registration: | EC-Council Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored, available at EC-Council authorized test centers and online proctoring |
| Pre Condition: | CEH certification recommended; or 2+ years of information security experience; or complete official EC-Council training; minimum age 18 |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/ec-council-certified-security-analyst-ecsa/ |
EC-COUNCIL ECSAv10 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Network Penetration Testing – Perimeter Devices | 8% | |
| Topic 2: Cloud Penetration Testing | 6% | |
| Topic 3: Social Engineering Penetration Testing | 8% | |
| Topic 4: Report Writing and Post-Testing Actions | 4% | |
| Topic 5: Wireless Penetration Testing | 6% | |
| Topic 6: Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Methodology | 8% | |
| Topic 7: Web Application Penetration Testing | 10% | |
| Topic 8: Penetration Testing Essential Concepts | 8% | |
| Topic 9: Introduction to Penetration Testing and Methodologies | 8% | |
| Topic 10: Network Penetration Testing – External | 10% | |
| Topic 11: Network Penetration Testing – Internal | 10% | |
| Topic 12: Database Penetration Testing | 6% | |
| Topic 13: Penetration Testing Scoping and Engagement Rules | 8% |
EC-COUNCIL EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) v10 : Penetration Testing FAQ: Straight Answers for Candidates
Yes. A free PDF demo is available so you can review the question quality and format before you pay anything. And once you do purchase, your EC-COUNCIL EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) v10 : Penetration Testing material includes 365 days of free updates — if that update period expires, you can extend it later at a 50% discount from your member zone.
The ECSAv10 exam includes 150 questions, and you have 240 minutes to complete them. That makes pacing a real part of the challenge. Before test day, work out roughly how much time you can afford per question, get used to flagging a hard item and coming back to it instead of burning five minutes on one answer, and run at least a couple of full timed sessions in the ExamTorrent test engine so the clock feels familiar when it counts.
The official blueprint divides the EC-COUNCIL EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) v10 : Penetration Testing into 13 domains. The main areas include Wireless Penetration Testing (6%), Web Application Penetration Testing (10%), Introduction to Penetration Testing and Methodologies (8%). Each domain breaks down into its own subtopics, so scroll up to the complete exam outline above before you plan your study schedule.
CEH certification recommended; or 2+ years of information security experience; or complete official EC-Council training; minimum age 18 Certification vendors do adjust these requirements from time to time, so we recommend confirming the current criteria on the official exam page — official ECSAv10 exam information before you register.
The ECSAv10 exam is the official test you need to pass to earn the EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates your skills to employers, and for many IT professionals it is a direct step toward better roles and better pay. It also connects to related credentials such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT), so it is worth understanding where this exam sits on your certification path.
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Official courses build a strong foundation, but a course alone rarely tells you whether you are actually exam-ready. Work through the ECSAv10 practice questions from ExamTorrent afterwards to measure yourself against real exam difficulty.
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EC-COUNCIL EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) v10 : Penetration Testing Sample Questions:
You are carrying out the last round of testing for your new website before it goes live. The website has many dynamic pages and connects to a SQL backend that accesses your product inventory in a database. You come across a web security site that recommends inputting the following code into a search field on web pages to check for vulnerabilities:
<script>alert("This is a test.")</script>
When you type this and click on search, you receive a pop-up window that says:
"This is a test."
What is the result of this test?
- A. Your website is vulnerable to SQL injection
- B. Your website is vulnerable to XSS
- C. Your website is vulnerable to web bugs
- D. Your website is not vulnerable
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
NTP protocol is used to synchronize the system clocks of computers with a remote time server or time source over a network. Which one of the following ports is used by NTP as its transport layer?
- A. UDP port 123
- B. TCP port 113
- C. TCP port 152
- D. UDP port 177
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Why is a legal agreement important to have before launching a penetration test?
- A. It is important to ensure that the target organization has implemented mandatory security policies
- B. Guarantees your consultant fees
- C. It establishes the legality of the penetration test by documenting the scope of the project and the consent of the company.
- D. Allows you to perform a penetration test without the knowledge and consent of the organization's upper management
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Black-box testing is a method of software testing that examines the functionality of an application (e.g. what the software does) without peering into its internal structures or workings. Black-box testing is used to detect issues in SQL statements and to detect SQL injection vulnerabilities.
Most commonly, SQL injection vulnerabilities are a result of coding vulnerabilities during the Implementation/Development phase and will likely require code changes. Pen testers need to perform this testing during the development phase to find and fix the SQL injection vulnerability.
What can a pen tester do to detect input sanitization issues?
- A. Send single quotes as the input data to catch instances where the user input is not sanitized
- B. Send long strings of junk data, just as you would send strings to detect buffer overruns
- C. Use a right square bracket (the "]" character) as the input data to catch instances where the user input is used as part of a SQL identifier without any input sanitization
- D. Send double quotes as the input data to catch instances where the user input is not sanitized
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Metasploit framework in an open source platform for vulnerability research, development, and penetration testing. Which one of the following metasploit options is used to exploit multiple systems at once?
- A. NinjaHost
- B. RandomNops
- C. NinjaDontKill
- D. EnablePython
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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