INE Security

INE Security is the cybersecurity training line of INE (Internetwork Expert), a Cary, NC-based technical training company that also ships networking, cloud, and data-science content. Under the Security umbrella INE owns the eLearnSecurity catalog (acquired in 2021) and publishes certification paths for eJPT (entry pentester), eCPPT (professional pentester), eWPT and eWPTXv2 (web app pentesting), eCIR (incident responder), eCTHPv2 (threat hunter), eMAPT (mobile pentester), and eCXD (exploit developer). The courseware is delivered via INE's streaming platform and paired with browser-accessible virtual labs plus proctored practical exams that are recognised within the pentesting community, especially eJPT which is often cited as a low-cost alternative to PNPT for entry-level offensive roles.

INE sells three main consumer subscription tiers — Starter, Fundamentals, and Premium — with Premium unlocking the full certification library, voucher bundles, and practice labs. For enterprise and government buyers INE Security sells team training, skills gap analytics, and bootcamp-style engagements; the business was awarded 2024 and 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards and is routinely recommended in OSCP / CEH / eJPT comparison content. Affiliate and creator content converts well around certification study plans, eJPT versus PNPT comparisons, bootcamp reviews, and tech-stack guides for self-directed learners who want a clear path into pentesting or SOC roles.

INE runs its partner monetization directly rather than through a public network. The referral program at info.ine.com/referral-program/ is open to existing customers, creators, and community members: sign up with email, get a unique link, and earn a cash reward whenever a referred visitor purchases one of three eligible plans (Starter, Fundamentals, or Premium). Reward size is tiered by plan value, with Premium paying the largest commission. Separately, INE runs a strategic Partnerships program (ine.com/partnerships) for MSPs, IT services, consultants, and resellers who want bulk licensing or white-label arrangements — that path is margin-based rather than per-click and is negotiated directly with INE's partner team.

Tracking is handled inside INE's own referral dashboard; the partner agreement sent after signup defines the cookie window, payout minimum, and payment rails. Commissions are validated after the referred customer completes purchase and passes INE's refund / chargeback window, then paid monthly. Self-referrals, employee signups, coupon abuse, and incentivised traffic are excluded. Because the program is direct, tax forms (W-8 / W-9) and payouts go through INE rather than a third-party network, and creators are expected to disclose the referral relationship per FTC guidance.