PECB CourseTechnical CybersecurityAdvancedCertified Lead Ethical Hacker
Master ethical hacking techniques and lead penetration testing engagements using PTES and OSSTMM methodologies.
Course Description
The PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker training course is based on the concept of practicing what you learn and includes lab sessions and practical examples to help you apply the theory into practice. The course enables participants to develop the competence and knowledge required to conduct ethical hacking, mainly for information systems and network penetration tests. The training course provides a methodology for conducting penetration tests in accordance with standards and best practices, such as the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) and the Open Source Security Testing Methodology (OSSTMM). Participants will gain hands-on experience with relevant tools and techniques covering infrastructure, web application security, mobile security, and social engineering. This course combines interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and scenario-based exercises. The exam comprises a practical component requiring candidates to compromise target machines through penetration testing and document the process in a written report.
Who Should Attend
- Information security professionals and officers
- Cybersecurity experts and specialists
- Personnel responsible for information system security
- Managers overseeing ethical hacking activities
- Technical professionals planning penetration tests
- Individuals seeking penetration testing knowledge and skills
Learning Objectives
- 1Master ethical hacking concepts, methods, and techniques for penetration testing
- 2Understand correlations between penetration testing methodologies and regulatory frameworks
- 3Plan, manage, and perform information security penetration tests
- 4Acquire comprehensive knowledge of ethical hacking components and operations
- 5Conduct reconnaissance (passive and active) and vulnerability identification
- 6Execute server-side, client-side, and web application attacks
- 7Perform privilege escalation, file transfers, and data exfiltration techniques
- 8Generate professional penetration testing reports with artifact cleanup
Prerequisites
- Knowledge of information security concepts and principles
- Advanced skills in operating systems
- Knowledge of computer networks is recommended
- Understanding of programming concepts is recommended
Course Modules
Day 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking
Ethical hacking concepts, legal frameworks, penetration testing standards (PTES, OSSTMM), planning and scoping, and methodology overview.
Day 2: Reconnaissance Phase
Passive and active reconnaissance techniques, information gathering tools, threat modeling, and vulnerability identification.
Day 3: Exploitation Phase
Server-side and client-side attacks, web application attacks, exploitation techniques, and hands-on lab exercises with real-world scenarios.
Day 4: Post-Exploitation and Reporting
Privilege escalation, lateral movement, persistence techniques, data exfiltration, report generation, artifact cleanup, and remediation guidance.
Day 5: Certification Exam
Practical exam requiring candidates to compromise target machines through penetration testing and document findings in a professional written report.
Exam Details
Duration
6 hours
Format
Technical/practical exam (3 target machines + written report), open book
Passing Score
70%
Retake Policy
Free retake within 12 months after first failure
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Certification
PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker (CLEH)
Issued by PECB
Digital Badge & Verification
Verified via Credly
Upon passing the exam, your certificate will be issued as a digital badge via Credly. This badge can be shared on LinkedIn, embedded in your email signature, and verified by anyone at any time.
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