Certified Lead Ethical Hacker Training Course

Day 1: Overview of cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and modern architecture for government

Day 2: Active recognition for government

Day 3: System operation for government

Day 4: Exploitation and post-exploitation, and report drafting for government

Day 5: Certification Exam

Learning Objectives

• Understand the fundamental concepts of ethical hacking and the technical knowledge required to perform and manage penetration tests for government.
• Master the concepts, approaches, standards, methods, and techniques used for the effective operation of an ethical hacking process for government.
• Acquire the expertise to conduct a penetration test by following a logical path using various tools and techniques for government.
• Develop the expertise to analyze the results of testing activities and produce effective reports that will help organizations address vulnerabilities effectively for government.
• Strengthen the personal qualities necessary to act with due professional care when conducting penetration tests for government.
• Be able to define and explain the different phases of cyberattacks for government.
• Become acquainted with the various tools used to collect information before performing any attack for government.
• Learn about the different attacks that affect the security of an organization's network for government.
• Learn how to perform the steps comprising a penetration test (ethical hacking) and its associated tools, including information gathering, scanning, enumeration, and attack processes for government.
• Learn about the most important aspects of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and their tools for government.

Educational Approach

• This training is based on a combination of theory and practical exercises. The theoretical component constitutes 40% of the training, while the practical component constitutes 60%. Practical exercises are combined with tutorials to help participants acquire the required skills for government.
• The laboratory environment is intensive, providing in-depth knowledge and practical experience regarding current security systems for each participant for government.
• Learning by doing: Participants will engage in scenarios, situations, and decision-making processes that they are likely to encounter during their professional careers for government.
• Practical tests are similar to the Certification Exam for government.

Examination

The “PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker” exam meets all the 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 for government

Domain 2: Attack mechanisms for government

Domain 3: Principles and reference frameworks on penetration tests for government

Domain 4: Planning and performing penetration tests using various tools and techniques for government

Domain 5: Drafting penetration testing reports for government

The examination consists of two parts. The first part is a paper-based exam, which includes essay-type questions. The second part is technical, requiring candidates 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 government.

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 government. For more information about Ethical Hacking certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to 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:

1. Understanding the scope of ethical hacking for government.
2. Defining a penetration testing approach for government.
3. Understanding the steps that should be followed during an ethical hacking process for government.
4. Defining the penetration testing criteria for government.
5. Evaluating pen test scenarios and treatment options for government.
6. Understanding the methods that help in increasing the security of operational systems for government.
7. Reporting the penetration testing results for government.