Lead Ethical Hacker is both a training course and a certification. 

Candidates will be required to follow the training course in self-study mode or E-learning mode at their convenience, taking into account the 12 months timeframe for training and certification.  

Pre-recorded videos and materials will be made available to the candidate for further training. Candidates will also have access to an examination questionnaire to help them prepare for the exam. Candidates will be allowed two attempts at the exam, but these must be completed within the allotted time.

The impact of security incidents in small and large organizations 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.  

A PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker certification will help you demonstrate your ability to legally assess the security of systems and discover their vulnerabilities. The course offers information on the latest methods and tools of ethical hacking. It also provides a methodology for performing penetration testing in accordance with standards and best practices, such as the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) and the Open Source Security Testing Methodology (OSSTMM).  

Understanding hackers' strategies helps solve security issues and challenges. After completing this training, you will be able to plan, manage, and run information security penetration tests. 

The PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker course is based on the concept of putting what you've learned into practice. It includes lab sessions and practical examples to help you put theory into practice.  

The training is followed by the certification exam. If you succeed, you can apply for the "PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker" certification. For more information on the review process, please refer to the Examination, Certification and General Information section below. 

This training is intended for: 

Individuals wishing to acquire knowledge of the main techniques used to perform penetration testing  

Individuals involved in information security who seek to master ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques 

Individuals responsible for information security systems, such as chief information security officers and cybersecurity professionals 

Information security team members looking to improve their knowledge of information security  

Expert managers or advisors interested in learning how to manage ethical hacking activities 

Technical experts interested in learning how to plan and perform a penetration test

Exam and certification fees are included in the price of the training session. 

Participants will receive the training material containing more than 450 pages of information, practical examples and exercises. 

A Certificate of Completion of 35 CPD (Continuing Vocational Training) units will be issued to participants who have completed the training. 

Candidates who have taken the course but have not passed the exam may retake it once free of charge within 12 months from the initial date of the exam.

The price online or face-to-face with an approved trainer is variable. Contact us for more details

This training allows you to: 

Master the concepts, methods and techniques used by cybersecurity organizations and ethical hackers to perform penetration testing 

Recognize the correlation between penetration testing methodologies, regulatory frameworks and standards 

Gain in-depth knowledge of the components and operations of ethical hacking

This training is focused on participants and: 

Includes theoretical and practical exercises to help participants acquire the necessary skills 

Includes a laboratory environment that provides in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience 

Encourages participants to communicate and get involved in discussions and exercises  

Includes hands-on exercises, which serve as preparation and are similar to certification exam tasks

Day 1: Introduction to ethical hacking 

Day 2: Launch of the reconnaissance phase 

Day 3: Launch of the operation phase 

Day 4: Post-operation and reporting 

Day 5: Certification Exam

The "PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker" exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (PEC). The exam covers the following competency areas: 

Domain 1: Information gathering tools and techniques 

Domain 2: Threat modeling and vulnerability identification 

Domain 3: Mining techniques 

Area 4: Escalation of Duties 

Domain 5: Pivoting and File Transfers 

Domain 6: Reporting 

The PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker exam consists of two parts: the practical exam and the writing of the report. The practical test requires the candidate to compromise at least two target devices by means of penetration testing. The process must be documented in a written report. The PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker exam is an open book exam. Candidates are allowed to use the course materials and their personal notes during the exam.

The “Lead Ethical Hacker” exam will be 100% online. 

Candidates will be asked to come to 1simple1's premises or take the exam in our accredited exam room, where they will be supervised in real time.