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Because EC-COUNCIL EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) is issued by an industry-recognized vendor, employers read it as proof of real skill. TestSimulate helps you earn that credential with 205 practice questions mapped to the 412-79 exam objectives.
| Certification Vendor: | EC-Council |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) v9 |
| Exam Number: | 412-79 |
| Exam Price: | USD 999 |
| Exam Duration: | 240 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 150 |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Response, Scenario-Based, Multiple Choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) |
| Recommended Training: | Official ECSA Training ECSA Candidate Handbook |
| Exam Registration: | EC-Council Store Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | EC-COUNCIL 412-79 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based, onsite at Pearson VUE centers or online remote proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: CEH certification; Either complete official ECSA training OR have 2+ years infosec experience + pay USD 100 eligibility fee + submit application |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://cert.eccouncil.org/ecsa.html |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Penetration Testing Steps | 7-9% | - Test plan development - Scope definition and rules of engagement - Legal and compliance considerations |
| Penetration Testing Scoping & Engagement | 5-7% | - Engagement boundaries - Contract and agreement preparation - Risk assessment and impact analysis |
| Cloud & Virtual Environment Testing | 6-8% | - Virtualization infrastructure assessment - Cloud service model security - Identity and access management in cloud |
| Analysis & Reporting | 8-10% | - Vulnerability validation and risk ranking - Executive and technical report writing - Remediation recommendations |
| Network Penetration Testing - Internal | 10-12% | - LAN and Active Directory testing - Local system and privilege escalation - Internal network enumeration |
| Wireless & Mobile Penetration Testing | 6-8% | - Wi-Fi security assessment - Mobile application vulnerabilities - Bluetooth and radio protocol testing |
| Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) | 5-6% | - OSINT automation tools - Social media and public data analysis - Web-based intelligence gathering |
| Information Gathering Methodology | 8-10% | - OSINT and passive information collection - DNS, WHOIS, and network enumeration - Footprinting and reconnaissance techniques |
| Database Penetration Testing | 7-9% | - SQL injection techniques - Database security controls - Database enumeration and discovery |
| Web Application Penetration Testing | 12-14% | - Authentication and session testing - Input validation and injection attacks - OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities |
| Network Penetration Testing - External | 10-12% | - External vulnerability assessment - External reconnaissance and scanning - Firewall and perimeter testing |
The 412-79 exam, officially titled EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), is the qualifying exam for the EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) certification, which sits at the Professional level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a EC-COUNCIL career path. It also connects to Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT), so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The 412-79 exam gives you 150 questions to complete within 240 minutes. Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what TestSimulate's test engines are designed for.
The passing score for EC-COUNCIL EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) is 70%, and the official registration fee is USD 999. Keep in mind that a retake means paying that fee again in full, which makes an honest self-check worthwhile: before you book, sit a timed practice test and make sure you are consistently scoring above the passing line with some margin to spare.
According to the official requirements: Recommended: CEH certification; Either complete official ECSA training OR have 2+ years infosec experience + pay USD 100 eligibility fee + submit application. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
Registration for the 412-79 exam is handled through the official channels below:
The exam is delivered in the following format: Computer-based, onsite at Pearson VUE centers or online remote proctored. Pick a date that leaves room for at least one full timed practice test beforehand.
EC-COUNCIL recommends the following official training options for candidates preparing for EC-COUNCIL EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA):
Courses build the foundation, but they work best alongside question practice. That is where TestSimulate comes in: the 205 practice questions in our 412-79 package let you rehearse the exam format at your own pace and see exactly where you stand.
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The current EC-COUNCIL EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) syllabus is organized into 11 exam domains. The first three are:
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your TestSimulate practice questions are mapped to.
Question 1
Which one of the following tools of trade is an automated, comprehensive penetration testing product for assessing the specific information security threats to an organization?
A. Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA)
B. CORE Impact
C. Canvas
D. Sunbelt Network Security Inspector (SNSI)
Question 2
Which one of the following architectures has the drawback of internally considering the hosted services individually?
A. Weak Screened Subnet Architecture
B. Strong Screened-Subnet Architecture
C. "Three-Homed Firewall" DMZ Architecture
D. "Inside Versus Outside" Architecture
Question 3
Which of the following external pen testing tests reveals information on price, usernames and passwords, sessions, URL characters, special instructors, encryption used, and web page behaviors?
A. Examine Hidden Fields
B. Examine Server Side Includes (SSI)
C. Check for Directory Consistency and Page Naming Syntax of the Web Pages
D. Examine E-commerce and Payment Gateways Handled by the Web Server
Question 4
Which of the following reports provides a summary of the complete pen testing process, its outcomes, and recommendations?
A. Vulnerability Report
B. Client-side test Report
C. Host Report
D. Executive Report
Question 5
Which one of the following tools of trade is a commercial shellcode and payload generator written in Python by Dave Aitel?
A. Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA)
B. Network Security Analysis Tool (NSAT)
C. CORE Impact
D. Canvas
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: D |
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