CONDUCTING PENETRATION AND SECURITY TESTS

10 Weeks

Duration

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Online

Mode of Study

Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT)

Certification

$465

Cost Per Credit Hour

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Course Overview

This course makes you proficient in penetration testing, enabling you to detect and patch IT system vulnerabilities, strengthening your organization’s cybersecurity defenses. You’ll stay ahead of cyber-attacks by applying penetration testing practices across digital environments, networks, and devices.

Your career prospects and earning potential as a certified penetration tester will be enhanced by upgrading your know-how of the latest penetration testing trends, tools, and techniques. You’ll also boost your professional credibility with a valuable penetration testing certification – CPENT.

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Highlights of This Course

Cutting-Edge Courseware

Cutting-Edge Courseware

10 modules featuring immersive video lectures and digital books for an in-depth understanding of every topic.

Virtual Labs

Virtual Labs

Simulate real-world scenarios for hands-on practice with the latest cybersecurity tools.

Quizzes

Quizzes

Engaging quizzes after each module that measure and reinforce your knowledge of the topics covered.

Discussions

Discussions

Interactive discussion boards where you exchange ideas and views on the course topics with your peers and professors.

Essential Tools

Essential Tools

Software tools that enhance your learning experience, such as Grammarly.

24x7 Online Library

24x7 Online Library

Round-the-clock online library with an expansive collection of free-to-use learning resources.

Industry-Approved Certification

Cybersecurity Certification

Includes EC-Council's industry-approved Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) certification.

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Why Pursue a Career in Penetration Testing?

In 2023, the global market for penetration testing solutions was valued at $3.21 billion and is projected to reach $8.33 billion by 2030.  (Source: Stratistics MRC)
The global demand for penetration testing solutions is growing at a CAGR of approximately 14.3%, corresponding with the rising demand for penetration testing specialists worldwide. (Source: Stratistics MRC)
The annual pay for a Penetration Tester in the U.S. ranges from $84,708 to $184,069, with a median salary of $124,869. (Source: Indeed.com)

Earning Potential

Weekly Modules

Week-1Module 1 – Foundations of Penetration Testing and Engagement

This module focuses on developing skills to identify and evaluate vulnerabilities using penetration testing techniques. It features an introduction to fundamental concepts and methodologies of penetration testing.

This module enhances skills in identifying vulnerabilities by leveraging penetration testing techniques, specifically focusing on security risks. It features a comprehensive introduction to Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) methodologies.

This module uses penetration testing protocols to assess the risk of exploitation in web application vulnerabilities. It covers comprehensive methodologies for identifying and evaluating security risks specific to web applications.

This module recommends actions to take after penetration testing derived from the probability of exploitation identified through penetration testing. By focusing on network penetration testing, particularly external network vulnerabilities, you’ll learn to interpret and analyze test results to determine the likelihood of successful exploitation by potential attackers.

This module recommends post-penetration-test actions based on the probability of exploitation identified through penetration testing, emphasizing internal network vulnerabilities.

This module equips you with the skills to assess the risk of exploitation in web application vulnerabilities using penetration test protocols. By focusing on web application penetration testing methodologies, you’ll learn to identify, analyze, and prioritize vulnerabilities within web applications.

This module provides a comprehensive approach to auditing wireless networks and evaluating security threats in Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) networks.

This module delves into evaluating security threats and controls in Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) networks and assessing cloud infrastructure security through penetration testing.

This module teaches advanced penetration testing methodologies to identify and address various security vulnerabilities. You’ll learn binary analysis and exploitation techniques, gaining expertise in identifying vulnerabilities through penetration testing while accounting for diverse security risks.

This module encapsulates the core principles of penetration testing and security evaluation across various domains. You’ll learn to identify vulnerabilities through penetration testing, address multiple security risks, and recommend post-penetration-test actions based on exploitation probabilities.

What You Will Learn

What will you learn in cloud security
  • Detecting vulnerabilities using penetration testing
  • Addressing various security risks
  • Recommending post-penetration-test actions
  • Using penetration testing to determine the probability of exploitation
  • Penetration test protocols for web application vulnerabilities
  • Evaluating security threats and controls in Internet of Things (IoT) networks
  • Evaluating security threats and controls in Operational Technology (OT) networks
  • Vulnerability audits for wireless networks
  • Using penetration testing for cloud infrastructure security assessments

Virtual Lab Exercises

Virtual Labs

Get hands-on practice with state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools in simulations that mirror real-world scenarios with this CPENT certification course. The virtual lab exercises included in this penetration testing course cover penetration testing disciplines like penetration testing scoping and engagement methodology, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) methodology, social engineering penetration testing, external and internal network penetration testing, IoT penetration testing, binary analysis and exploitation, OT SCADA penetration testing, and much more.

Skills You Will Gain

  • Penetration Testing
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Social Engineering Penetration Testing
  • Binary Analysis
  • Exploitation Techniques
  • Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Methodology
  • Threat Analysis
  • Reverse Engineering Techniques
  • Wireless Penetration Testing
  • IoT and OT Penetration Testing
  • Web Application Penetration Testing
  • Internal and External Network Penetration Testing

Jobs You Can Prepare For

Ethical Hacker

Penetration Tester

Network Server Administrator

Firewall Administrator

Security Tester

System Administrator

Risk Assessment Specialist

Cybersecurity Forensic Analyst

Cyberthreat Analyst

Cloud Security Analyst

Information Security Analyst

Application Security Analyst

Cybersecurity Assurance Engineer

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Technical Operations Network Engineer

Information Security Engineer

Network Security Penetration Tester

Network Security Engineer

Information Security Architect

… And Many More!

Total Course Fee

$1,395

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  • Cost Per Credit Hour: $465
  • Technology Fee Per Term: $50
  • Transcript Fee: $10 (plus shipping, if international)

Admission Criteria

  • You must be aged 18 years or older.
  • You must have a high school diploma (or equivalent), college degree, or relevant certification.

How to Apply

Step 01 :

Fill out the NDS application form and submit it to our Enrollment Advisor.

Step 02 :

Send us a scanned copy of your official government identification and documents showing proof of education.

Step 03 :

Pay the one-time $100 application fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifications do you need to be a penetration tester?

Having prior work experience as a penetration tester or a demonstrable penetration testing skill set are the most common qualifications needed to get a job as a penetration tester. The best way to gain cutting-edge penetration testing skills is to earn the Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) certification from EC-Council University.

You can earn the Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) certification after completing EC-Council University’s Conducting Penetration and Security Tests non-degree course. This course prepares you for the requirements of modern-day penetration testing job roles. The course spans three (3) credit hours for $465 per credit hour ($1,395 total fee).

EC-Council University’s Conducting Penetration and Security Tests non-degree course, which includes the Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) certification, takes 10 weeks to complete.