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Lead Ethical Hacker
Expand your knowledge of ethical hacking and IT security and master advanced penetration testing techniques.
The programme
A PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker certification demonstrates your ability to lawfully assess the security of systems and discover their vulnerabilities. The course covers the latest ethical hacking methods and tools and a methodology for conducting penetration tests in line with standards and best practices such as PTES and OSSTMM, with lab sessions to put theory into practice.
Who should attend?
- Individuals seeking to learn the main techniques used to conduct penetration tests
- Information security professionals seeking to master ethical hacking and penetration testing
- Information security officers and cybersecurity professionals
- Managers or technical experts interested in planning and performing penetration tests
Course agenda
- Day 1 — Introduction to ethical hacking
- Day 2 — Initiating the reconnaissance phase
- Day 3 — Initiating the exploitation phase
- Day 4 — Post-exploitation and reporting
- Day 5 — Certification exam
Learning objectives
- Master the concepts, methods, and techniques used by ethical hackers to conduct penetration tests
- Acknowledge the correlation between penetration testing methodologies, regulatory frameworks, and standards
- Acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the components and operations of ethical hacking
Examination
Exam duration: 6 hours.
Open-book exam in two parts: a practical exam (compromise at least two target machines) and a written report.
General information
- More than 450 pages of training materials, including practical examples, exercises and quizzes.
- An attestation of course completion worth 35 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
Languages: available in English and French. For another language, send us a request and we will check availability.
Where each format is available
- Self-paced study — available worldwide.
- Classroom and live online sessions — Africa and the Middle East.
Tell us where you are and which format suits you; we confirm what is available.
The certification
The examination is set and marked by PECB, which issues the certificate on success. DataConfo Academy delivers the training and registers you.
Examination format, eligibility conditions and retake terms are confirmed with you before registration.
PECB is a proprietary mark of PECB Group Inc. and is used under licence.
Certification pathway
Where this programme sits in the Technical Cybersecurity progression.
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