Lead Ethical Hacker

The Certified Lead Ethical Hacker training course enables participants to develop the competence and knowledge required to conduct ethical hacking, mainly for information systems and network penetration tests. Apart from theoretical information, the training course also includes labs that are completed with a virtual machine.

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

Examination

The “PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker” exam meets all the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Information gathering tools and techniques

Domain 2: Threat modeling and vulnerability identification

Domain 3: Exploitation techniques

Domain 4: Privilege escalation

Domain 5: Pivoting and file transfers

Domain 6: Reporting

The PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker exam comprises two parts: practical exam and report writing. The practical exam requires the candidate to compromise at least two target machines through penetration testing. The process should be documented in a written report. The PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker exam is an open book exam. Candidates are allowed to use training course materials and personal notes during the examination process.

For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and Exam Rules and Policies.

Certification

Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker” credential, depending on your level of experience, as shown in the table below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the relevant educational and professional requirements.

To be considered valid, the penetration testing and cybersecurity experience should include the following:

1. Determining the scope of ethical hacking

2. Defining a penetration testing approach

3. Performing the steps that should be followed during a penetration testing

4. Defining the penetration testing criteria

5. Evaluating penetration test scenarios and treatment options

6. Using the methods that help increase the security of operation systems

7. Reporting the penetration testing results

For more information about ethical hacking certifications and the PECB Certification process, please refer to Certification Rules and Policies.

General Information

• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course

• Participants will be provided with training course material containing over 450 pages of information, practical examples, and exercises.

• An attestation of course completion worth 35 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.

• Candidates who have completed the training course but failed the exam are eligible to retake it once for free within a 12-month period from the initial date of the exam.

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