EC-COUNCIL Certified Ethical Hacker 412-79

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Everything Candidates Ask About the EC-COUNCIL 412-79 Exam

How many questions are on the 412-79 exam, and how long do I have?

The EC-COUNCIL EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) exam includes Approximately 150 questions and gives you 240 minutes to finish. That works out to a tight per-question pace, so flagging a hard item and moving on is usually smarter than getting stuck. Before test day, sit at least one full timed session with the Dumpleader test engine — practicing under the clock is the fastest way to build the rhythm the real 412-79 exam demands.

What exactly does the EC-COUNCIL EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) exam test?

The 412-79 exam is the official EC-COUNCIL exam that leads to the EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) certification, positioned at the Professional level. It validates the skills employers expect from certified professionals, and passing it is a concrete step forward in an IT career. It is also connected with other credentials in the same track, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT).

Can I try the 412-79 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Dumpleader offers a free PDF demo of the EC-COUNCIL EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) material, so you can check the question style and answer quality before paying. After purchase, your product includes 365 days of free updates; once that period expires, you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

What score do I need to pass the 412-79 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the EC-COUNCIL EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is USD 550–950 (varies by region and training bundle). Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying the full fee again to retake it. A sensible approach is to test yourself first with Dumpleader practice questions and only book your seat once your mock scores sit comfortably above 70%.

What topics are covered in the 412-79 exam?

The EC-COUNCIL EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) exam is organized into 6 domains. The main ones include Penetration Testing Methodology; Web Application Security; System Hacking. Weightings tell you where to spend most of your study time, and the full topic breakdown is listed in the exam outline section above on this page.

How do I register for the EC-COUNCIL EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) exam?

You can book the 412-79 exam through the official registration channels below:

• EC-Council Official Certification Portal
• EC-Council Candidate Portal

The exam is delivered as Online proctored exam or authorized testing center (varies by region and provider), so pick the option that fits your schedule when booking.

What happens if I fail the 412-79 exam, and how is my purchase delivered?

If you take the EC-COUNCIL EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund under the Dumpleader refund policy. The claim requires a scanned enrollment slip and your official Score Report in PDF, submitted within 2 days after the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Note that the guarantee applies only to the corresponding exam — attempts taken within 3 days of purchase, downloaded-but-never-taken exams, free materials, and expired orders are not covered, and the candidate name must match the payer name. Prefer new material instead of a refund? You can swap for two free exam products of equal value and keep the update service on your original purchase. As for delivery, everything is instant: the download link reaches your mailbox within one minute of payment (contact support if nothing arrives within 2 hours), and there is no limit on how many computers you can install it on.

Are there any prerequisites for the 412-79 exam?

Recommended: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or equivalent penetration testing knowledge Requirements like these can change, so before you book, confirm the current eligibility rules on the official page: https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/ecsa-certification/.

What official training is recommended for the EC-COUNCIL EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) exam?

EC-COUNCIL recommends the following training options for 412-79 candidates:

• EC-Council Official ECSA Training
• CEH Training Path (Recommended prerequisite)

Official courses build the theory; the 205 practice questions from Dumpleader then let you measure how ready you actually are for the real exam.

EC-COUNCIL EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) Sample Questions:

Question #1
Amazon Consulting Corporation provides penetration testing and managed security services to companies.
Legality and regulatory compliance is one of the important components in conducting a successful security audit.
Before starting a test, one of the agreements both the parties need to sign relates to limitations, constraints, liabilities, code of conduct, and indemnification considerations between the parties.

Which agreement requires a signature from both the parties (the penetration tester and the company)?

A. Confidentiality agreement
B. Non-disclosure agreement
C. Rules of engagement agreement
D. Client fees agreement

Question #2
John, the penetration tester in a pen test firm, was asked to find whether NTP services are opened on the target network (10.0.0.7) using Nmap tool.

Which one of the following Nmap commands will he use to find it?

A. nmap -sU -p 135 10.0.0.7
B. nmap -sU -p 389 10.0.0.7
C. nmap -sU -p 161 10.0.0.7
D. nmap -sU -p 123 10.0.0.7

Question #3
By default, the TFTP server listens on UDP port 69. Which of the following utility reports the port status of target TCP and UDP ports on a local or a remote computer and is used to troubleshoot TCP/IP connectivity issues?

A. Telnet
B. Netstat
C. PortQry
D. Tracert

Question #4
Which one of the following is false about Wireshark? (Select all that apply)

A. Wireshark offers some options to analyze the WEP-decrypted data
B. It does not support decrypting the TKIP or CCMP packets
C. In order for Wireshark to decrypt the contents of the WEP-encrypted packets, it must be given the appropriate WEP key for the network
D. Packet Sniffer Mode

Question #5
In the context of penetration testing, what does blue teaming mean?

A. It may be conducted with or without warning
B. A penetration test performed without the knowledge of the organization's IT staff but with permission from upper management
C. It is the most expensive and most widely used
D. A penetration test performed with the knowledge and consent of the organization's IT staff

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