Expected ECSS Exam Topics, as suggested by Eccouncil :

• Module 1: Information Security and Networking Fundamentals: This section of the exam measures the skills of Information Security Analysts and covers the foundational concepts of information security and networking. It includes an overview of information security fundamentals, laws, and regulations. The section also delves into networking basics, exploring the OSI and TCP/IP models, as well as basic network security procedures and policies. A key skill assessed is the ability to identify secure network protocols and their applications.
• Module 2: Information Security Threats and Attacks: This section of the exam measures the skills of Cybersecurity Specialists and covers various types of security threats and attack methods. It explores the stages of the hacking cycle, internal threats like sniffing and ARP spoofing, and external threats such as malware attacks and DoS.
• Module 3: Information Security Controls: This section of the exam measures the skills of Information Security specialists and focuses on identification, authentication, and authorization controls.
• Module 4: Wireless Network, VPN, and Web Application Security: This section of the exam measures the skills of Network Security Specialists and covers the security aspects of wireless networks, VPNs, and web applications.
• Module 5: Ethical Hacking and Pen Testing: This section of the exam measures the skills of the target professionals and provides an introduction to ethical hacking and penetration testing concepts.
• Module 6: Incident Response and Computer Forensics Fundamentals: This section of the exam measures the skills of Forensic Specialists and covers the fundamentals of incident handling and computer forensics.
• Module 7: Digital Evidence and File Systems: This section of the exam measures the skills of forensic specialists and focuses on digital evidence collection and examination processes.
• Module 8: Windows and Network Forensics: This section of the exam measures the skills of Forensic Specialists and covers Windows and network forensics techniques. It includes understanding network forensics analysis mechanisms and collecting volatile and non-volatile information from Windows systems.
• Module 9: Logs and Email Crime Forensics: This section of the exam measures the skills of Security Specialists and focuses on examining security logs, event correlation, and investigating email-related crimes.
• Module 10: Investigation Report: This section of the exam measures the skills of Forensic Specialists and covers the process of writing computer forensics reports. It includes best practices for crafting forensic reports that effectively communicate findings.