Course Outline
Day 1: Overview of cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and contemporary architecture
Day 2: Active recognition
Day 3: System operation
Day 4: Exploitation and post-exploitation, and report drafting
Day 5: Certification Exam
Learning objectives
- Understand the fundamental concepts of ethical hacking and the required technical knowledge to perform and manage penetration tests;
- Master the concepts, approaches, standards, methods, and techniques used for the operation of an effective ethical hacking process;
- Acquire the expertise to conduct a penetration test following a logical path by using a variety of tools and techniques;
- Develop the expertise to analyze the results of testing activities and produce effective reports that help organizations address vulnerabilities;
- Strengthen the personal qualities necessary to act with due professional care when conducting penetration tests;
- Be able to define and explain the different phases of cyberattacks;
- Become acquainted with the different tools used to collect information before performing any attack;
- Learn about the different attacks that affect the security of an organization's network;
- Learn how to perform the different steps comprising a penetration test (ethical hacking) and its associated tools by obtaining information, scanning, enumeration, and attack processes;
- Learn about the most important aspects of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and their tools;
Educational approach
- This training is based on both theory and practical exercises. The ratio of theoretical to practical content is 40% and 60%, respectively. Practical exercises are integrated with tutorials to help candidates acquire the required skills.
- The laboratory environment is intensive, providing in-depth knowledge and practical experience regarding current security systems to each candidate.
- Learning by doing: Participants will engage in scenarios, situations, and decision-making processes that they are likely to encounter in their professional lives.
- Practical tests are designed to be similar to the Certification Exam.
Examination
The 'PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker' exam meets all requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of ethical hacking
Domain 2: Attack mechanisms
Domain 3: Principles and reference frameworks on penetration tests
Domain 4: Planning and performing penetration tests using various tools and techniques
Domain 5: Drafting penetration testing reports
The examination consists of two parts. The first part is a paper-based exam comprising essay-type questions. The second part is technical, requiring the candidate to conduct penetration testing exercises on a computer and draft a report of the analysis.
Participants are authorized to use their personal notes during both the paper-based exam and the practical part of the exam.
For more information about exam details, please visit Examination Rules and Policies.
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about Ethical Hacking certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
To be considered valid, activities related to ethical hacking and penetration testing should follow best practices and include the following activities:
- Understanding the scope of ethical hacking
- Defining a penetration testing approach
- Understanding the steps that should be followed during an ethical hacking process
- Defining the penetration testing criteria
- Evaluating pen test scenarios and treatment options
- Understanding the methods that help in increasing the security of operation systems
- Reporting the penetration testing results
Requirements
A fundamental knowledge of Information Security and advanced skills in operating systems (e.g., Microsoft, Linux, etc.) is required. Additionally, it is desirable for the candidate to have knowledge of computer networks, operating system usage, and programming concepts.
Testimonials (1)
The trainer had an excellent knowledge of fortigate and delivered the content very well. Thanks a lot to Soroush.
