Master advanced penetration testing, ethical hacking, exploit development, and real-world cybersecurity assessment techniques used by modern security professionals to identify and secure critical systems.
Our program is designed for learners who want to master advanced penetration testing and ethical hacking — not just pass an exam. The course provides hands-on training in network security, web application security, exploit development, wireless security, Active Directory attacks, and real-world penetration testing.
You’ll learn how to identify, test, and secure complex IT environments using professional tools and techniques, supported by live labs, real-time projects, and expert guidance throughout. The goal is straightforward: prepare you for global cybersecurity roles with practical, job-ready skills, not just theoretical knowledge.
Key topics covered: Penetration Testing, Penetration Testing Process, Penetration Testing Methodologies and Frameworks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Characteristics of a Good Penetration Test, AI-Driven Penetration Testing, AI-Driven Tools for Penetration Testing, Compliance-Driven Penetration Testing, Role of AI and Machine Learning in Compliance-Driven Testing
Key topics covered: Preparing for Proposal Submission, Rules of Engagement, Drafting a ROE, Drafting Penetration Testing Contract, Rules of Behavior, Nondisclosure Agreement, Liability Issues, Engagement Letter, Kickoff Meeting, Statement of Work, Preparing the Test Plan, Data Use Agreement, Mission Briefing, Scope Creeping
Key topics covered: Find Domain and Subdomains, Whois Lookups, DNS Records, Reverse Lookups, DNS Zone Transfer, Web Searches Using Advanced Operators, Google Dork, Footprint Target Using Shodan, Email Harvesting, People Search Online Services, Automate OSINT Process Using Tools/Frameworks, Attack Surface Mapping, Traceroute Analysis, Scanning Target Network, Discover Live Hosts, Port Scanning, OS Banner Grabbing, Service Fingerprinting
Key topics covered: Social Engineering Penetration Testing Process, Off-Site Social Engineering Penetration Testing, Phishing, Social Engineering Using Phone, Social Engineering using AI and ML, On-Site Social Engineering Penetration Testing, Social Engineering Countermeasures
Key topics covered: OWASP Penetration Testing Framework, Website Footprinting, Web Spidering, Website Mirroring, HTTP Service Discovery, Web Server Banner Grabbing, Test for Default Credentials, Enumerate Webserver Directories, Web Vulnerability Assessment, Web Application Fuzz Testing, Directory Brute Forcing, Web Vulnerability Scanning, Test Handling of File Extensions, Test Backup and Unreferenced Files, Username Enumeration, Authorization Attack, Insecure Access Control Methods, Session Token Sniffing, Session Hijacking, Cross-Site Request Forgery (XSRF), URL Parameter Tampering, SQL Injection, LDAP Injection, Improper Error Handling, Logic Flaws, Frame Injection
Key topics covered: API Reconnaissance, Test APIs for Broken Authentication, Test APIs for Object-Level Permissions (BOLA), Test for JWT Issues, Test APIs for SQL Injection Vulnerabilities, Test APIs for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Fuzzing API Inputs, API Vulnerability Scanning, Unsafe Consumption of APIs, API for Throttling and Rate Limiting Attacks, GraphQL Issues, API for Workflows’ Circumvention, API for Session Hijacking
Key topics covered: Testing the Firewall, Locate the Firewall, Enumerate Firewall Access Control List, Scan the Firewall for Vulnerabilities, Bypass the Firewall, IDS Penetration Testing, Techniques Used to Evade IDS Systems, Test the IDS Using Different Techniques, Bypass IDS, Router Testing Issues, Port Scan the Router, Test for Router Misconfigurations, Security Misconfigurations in Switch, Test for OSPF Performance, Router and Switch Security Auditing Tool
Key topics covered: Reconnaissance on gt47Windows, Windows Vulnerability Scanning, Gain Access to Windows System, Vulnerability Scanning and Exploit Suggestion using AI, Crack Passwords, Gain Access to Windows Using Remote Shell, Exploit Buffer Overflow Vulnerability on Windows, Meterpreter Post Exploitation, Escalating Privileges, UAC Bypass, Antivirus Evasion, Disable Windows Defender, Setup Backdoor at Boot, Evade Antivirus Detection
Key topics covered: Active Directory, Active Directory Components, Active Directory Reconnaissance, Enumerate Active Directory, Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI), Active Directory Enumeration Tools, Password Spraying Attack, Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), Exchange Server User Enumeration, Exploit Exchange Server, Extract Password Hashes, Crack NTLM Hashes, Active Directory Exploitation, AD Enumeration using AI
Key topics covered: IoT, Popular IoT Hacks, IoT Challenges, IoT Penetration Testing, Abstract IoT Testing Methodology, Attack Surface Mapping, IoT Architecture, Typical IoT Vulnerabilities, Steps to Analyzing the IoT Hardware, Firmware Attacks, Attack Surface Map, Sample Architecture Diagram, Sample Firmware Analysis Process, Binwalk to Extract the File System, Exploring the File System, Firmware Emulation
Key topics covered: Machine Instructions, 32-bit Assembly, ELF Binary, IA-32 Instructions for Pentesting, Binary Analysis Methodology, Capstone Framework, Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, x86 C Program, Buffer Overflow, Heap Overflow, Memory Corruption Exploits, Cross-Compile Binaries, Fuzzing, Fuzzing Steps, Types of Fizzers, Debugging, Fuzzing Tools, Building Fuzzer
Key topics covered: Lateral Movement, Pass the Hash (PtH) Attack, Pass the Ticket (PtT) Attack, Kerberos Attacks, Silver Ticket, Golden Ticket, Kerberoasting, PsExec Metasploit Framework for Lateral Movement, Windows Remote Management (WinRM) for Lateral Movement, Crack RDP, Pivoting, Pivoting Tools, HTTP Tunneling, DNS Tunneling, ICMP Tunneling, SSH Tunneling, Port Forwarding
Key topics covered: IoT Penetration Testing, OWASP Top 10 IoT Threats, OWASP IoT Attack Surface Areas, IoT Penetration Testing Methodology, Identify IoT Devices, Firmware Analysis, Extract the Firmware Image, Firmware Extraction, Reverse Engineering Firmware, Static Analysis of Binaries, Dynamic Analysis of Binaries, IoT Software Analysis, IoT Network and Protocol Security Testing, Network Traffic Analysis Between Devices, Gateways, and Servers, Privilege Escalation Techniques in IoT, Lateral Movement Techniques Within IoT Networks, IoT Penetration Testing Report
IoT Penetration Testing, OWASP Top 10 IoT Threats, OWASP IoT Attack Surface Areas, IoT Penetration Testing Methodology, Identify IoT Devices, Firmware Analysis, Extract the Firmware Image, Firmware Extraction, Reverse Engineering Firmware, Static Analysis of Binaries, Dynamic Analysis of Binaries, IoT Software Analysis, IoT Network and Protocol Security Testing, Network Traffic Analysis Between Devices, Gateways, and Servers, Privilege Escalation Techniques in IoT, Lateral Movement Techniques Within IoT Networks, IoT Penetration Testing Report
Key topics covered: Characteristics of a Good Pentesting Report, Report Components, Phases of Report Development, Writing a Draft Report, Report Writing Tools, Delivering the Penetration Testing Report, Report Retention, Destroying the Report, Sign-off Document, Developing and Implementing Data Backup Plan, Conducting Training, Retesting and Validation
Perform advanced exploitation, privilege escalation, and post-exploitation techniques.
Secure enterprise systems by identifying web vulnerabilities and testing complex infrastructure.
This course is built for professionals who want to advance into serious, advanced-level penetration testing work. It focuses on real-world attack techniques, network exploitation, web application security, Active Directory attacks, IoT security, and enterprise-level testing scenarios.
Through hands-on labs and practical projects, you’ll learn to identify, exploit, and report security vulnerabilities in complex environments — the exact skill set employers look for in senior penetration testing roles. The training prepares you for the globally recognized certification while building genuinely job-ready capability, not just exam recall.
The program is open to anyone with a background in information security or an EC-Council CEH certification. To attempt the exam directly without training, you generally need at least two years of information security experience — though there are technically no strict predefined eligibility criteria enforced at the exam-purchase stage.
Yes — CPENT includes labs, live cyber ranges, and various tools. The ranges are designed to be dynamic, mimicking real-world targets and defenses, so students practice against evolving attack surfaces rather than static, one-time scenarios.