Introduction to Certified Penetration Testing (CPENT) Program | Pent Test Course

EC-Council’s Certified Penetration Testing Professional (C|PENT) program is designed to equip you with the skills needed to conduct effective penetration testing in complex enterprise network environments. The course covers the entire spectrum of penetration testing, including attacking, exploiting, evading, and defending against cyber threats.

For those accustomed to working in flat networks, the live practice range provided by C|PENT goes beyond basic skills, offering advanced training to elevate your capabilities. This includes penetration testing on Internet of Things (IoT) systems, Operational Technology (OT) systems, crafting your exploits, developing custom tools, engaging in advanced binaries exploitation, executing double pivots to access hidden networks, and tailoring scripts/exploits for penetration into the innermost segments of a network.

The core of the CPENT course revolves around practical application, allowing you to hone your penetration testing skills through hands-on experience on our live cyber ranges. These certified penetration testing ranges are dynamic, reflecting real-world scenarios. As the landscape of targets and technology evolves in live networks, the (C|PENT) practice and exam ranges mirror this reality. Our dedicated team of engineers continuously updates the course by adding new targets and defenses, ensuring its relevance throughout the CPENT course’s duration.

About Us

EC-Council was formed as the result of very disheartening research after the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. Founder, Jay Bavisi, after watching the attacks unfold, postured the question, what if a similar attack were to be carried out on the Cyber battlefield? Would the information security community have the tools and resources at their disposal to thwart such an attack?

At that time, the answer was no. EC-Council, officially incorporated as the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants was formed to create information security training and certification programs to help the very community our connected economy would rely on to save them from a devastating Cyber Attack. EC-Council rapidly gained the support of top researchers and subject matter experts around the world and launched its first Information Security Program, the Certified Ethical Hacker.

With this ever-growing team of subject matter experts and InfoSec researchers, EC-Council continued to build various standards, certifications and training programs in the electronic commerce and information security space.

Five Reasons a Career in Penetration Testing Is the Next Big Thing

Penetration testing is an extremely rewarding career path for cybersecurity professionals, offering fulfilling salaries and outstanding job security. Demand for penetration testers has remained high as multiple high-profile cybersecurity incidents have made their way into headlines in recent years—for example, when Russian hackers breached the software company SolarWinds and when the Chinese hacking group Hafnium breached Microsoft Exchange. These incidents have emphasized the value that penetration testers can provide to businesses in all industries.

While the specific responsibilities of penetration testers may vary, their overall goal is to protect an organization’s private data and assets against attackers. Whether you’re just starting out in cybersecurity or are an experienced professional looking to advance to a higher position, EC-Council’s Certified Penetration Testing Professional (C|PENT) program can ensure that your career transition is a smooth one.

Specialized Knowledge

There are many subfields within cybersecurity. The C|PENT curriculum is designed to give you the breadth of knowledge you need to advance your career in penetration testing. In the C|PENT program, you’ll learn a range of specialized penetration testing skills, including how to execute advanced Windows attacks, bypass filtered networks, evade defense mechanisms, and more. EC-Council also offers the industry-recognized Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) Master course for those who want to excel at hacking tools, techniques, and methodologies.

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Why Choose a Career in Penetration Testing?

1. Zero-Percent Unemployment Rate​

2. High Number of Job Vacancies

3. Impressive Growth

4. Variety in Your Career

5. Challenging and Rewarding Work​

About Us

EC-Council was formed as the result of very disheartening research after the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. Founder, Jay Bavisi, after watching the attacks unfold, postured the question, what if a similar attack were to be carried out on the Cyber battlefield? Would the information security community have the tools and resources at their disposal to thwart such an attack?

At that time, the answer was no. EC-Council, officially incorporated as the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants was formed to create information security training and certification programs to help the very community our connected economy would rely on to save them from a devastating Cyber Attack. EC-Council rapidly gained the support of top researchers and subject matter experts around the world and launched its first Information Security Program, the Certified Ethical Hacker.

With this ever-growing team of subject matter experts and InfoSec researchers, EC-Council continued to build various standards, certifications and training programs in the electronic commerce and information security space.