I earned EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) in 2011, and with it the Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) designation.
About this credential
ECSA was EC-Council’s step up from CEH. It focused on penetration testing methodology and on analyzing and reporting results. At the time, LPT was granted by application to ECSA holders.
- Penetration testing methodology
- Network, web application and wireless testing
- Analyzing test results
- Writing professional penetration test reports
Earned
2011. ECSA has since been retired.
Where it fits in my career
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Today’s equivalent
EC-Council replaced ECSA with the Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT), and LPT (Master) is now earned through the CPENT exam. If you’re starting out in penetration testing, begin with CEH.
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