PECB CERTIFIED Lead Ethical Hacker
The target audience for training
This course is designed for :
- People wishing to acquire knowledge of the main techniques used to carry out penetration tests
- People involved in information security looking to master ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques
- People responsible for information security systems, such as information security managers and cybersecurity professionals
- Members of the information security team wanting to improve their knowledge of information security
- Managers or expert advisers wishing to learn how to manage ethical piracy activities
- Technical experts wishing to learn how to plan and carry out an intrusion test
What you will learn
The impact of security incidents in organisations large and small has increased dramatically, as has the demand for ethical hacking. Ethical hacking is one of the most effective tools for safeguarding assets and protecting people and information. Certification in ethical hacking is gradually becoming a standard requirement for professionals who want to work in the field of information security.
Certification PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker will help you demonstrate your ability to legally assess the security of systems and discover their vulnerabilities. The course provides information on the latest methods and tools for ethical hacking. It also 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).
Understanding hacker strategies can help you solve security problems and challenges. After completing this course, you will be able to plan, manage and execute information security penetration tests.
The PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker course is based on the concept of putting what you have learned into practice. It includes laboratory sessions and practical examples to help you put theory into practice.
The training course is followed by the certification exam. If you pass, you will be eligible to apply for PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker certification. For more information on the examination process, please see the Examination, Certification and General Information section below.
Training programme
- Duration: 5 days
Day 1: Introduction to ethical hacking
- Objectives and structure of the course
- Penetration testing standards, methodologies and frameworks
- Laboratory overview
- Fundamental concepts of ethical hacking
- Basic principles of networks
- Understanding cryptography
- Relevant trends and technologies
- Kali Linux fundamentals
- Intrusion test initiation
- Penetration test scope analysis
- Legal implications and contractual agreement
Day 2: Launch of the reconnaissance phase
- Passive recognition
- Active recognition
- Identifying vulnerabilities
Day 3: Launch of the operational phase
- Threat model and attack plan
- Avoiding intrusion detection systems
- Server-side attacks
- Client-side attacks h Web application attacks
- Wi-Fi attacks
- Escalation of rights
- Swivelling
- File transfers
- Maintaining access
Day 4: Post-exploitation and reporting
- Cleaning and destruction of artefacts
- Production of a report on the results
- Recommendations for mitigating identified vulnerabilities
- Closing the course
Day 5: Certification exam
Examination "PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The examination covers the following areas of competence: Duration: 6 hours
- Domain 1 : Information gathering tools and techniques
- Domain 2 : Threat modelling and identification of vulnerabilities
- Domain 3 : Operating techniques
- Domain 4 : Escalation of rights
- Domain 5 : Pivoting and file transfers
- Domain 6 : Reports
Training objectives
This course will enable you to :
- Master the concepts, methods and techniques used by cybersecurity organisations and ethical hackers to carry out penetration tests
- Recognise the correlation between penetration test methodologies, regulatory frameworks and standards
- Acquire in-depth knowledge of the components and operations of ethical piracy
Training prerequisites
The main prerequisite for taking part in this course is knowledge of the concepts and principles of information security and advanced skills in operating systems. It is recommended that participants have knowledge of computer networks and programming concepts.
Examination guide
Download the exam guide
- Language : French
- Level : Fundamental
- Certification body : 0
- Certification: Yes
- Accessibility : Yes
- Duration: 5 days
Important information:
Our courses are not registered with the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles (RNCP), but they do comply with the requirements of the Répertoire Spécifique (RS).