Certified Penetration Testing Professional (C|PENT AI)

Master AI-Driven Pentesting with Proven Methodologies for Real-World Success
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Gain unmatched pentesting skills with the C|PENT AI

The Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT AI) program is the world’s most comprehensive guided penetration testing program. It offers a complete hands-on pentesting methodology and AI techniques mapped to all pentesting phases. CPENT AI enables you to master pentesting within an enterprise network environment, evaluating intrusion risks and compiling actionable, structured reports. Distinguish yourself with the CPENT AI, learning beyond technical knowledge—scoping engagements, understanding design, estimating effort, and presenting findings—and thrive as a leader in offensive security with versatile skills. CPENT AI combines guided learning with hands-on practice while immersing you in diverse live scenarios involving IoT systems, segmented networks, and advanced defenses, with practical challenges mapped to each domain. Gain expertise in advanced skills necessary to create your tools, conduct advanced binary exploitation, double pivot, customize scripts, and write your exploits to penetrate the deepest pockets of the network.

  • Hands-on course featuring CTFs, 110+ labs, live cyber ranges, and 50+ tools
  • Practical exam tests skills on unique multi-disciplinary network ranges
  • The only program to teach a complete pen testing methodology
  • Prepares you for VAPT compliance and various regulations
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Price

$3,499 (Live)
$2,199 (Self-paced)
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Duration

40-hour course
24-hour exam
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Career prospects

39,000+ jobs on LinkedIn alone

Average salary

$121,663 USD a year

What's unique about the C|PENT AI program

1. Complete hands-on pentesting methodology

Stand out with CPENT's guided and hands-on learning, enabling you to master comprehensive skills beyond pentesting, including scoping, rules of engagement, methodologies, and more. These are critical components of pentesting assignments, required for flawless planning and execution.

2. AI techniques mapped to all pentesting phases

Master AI skills mapped to all pentesting phases, enhancing your efficiency and precision by automating tasks, simulating advanced threats, and accelerating vulnerability analysis.

3. Hands-on course

Build your job-ready skills by immersing yourself in deep practice via CTF challenges, the largest library of 110+ labs, and live cyber ranges.

4. Unique multi-disciplinary network ranges

Validate and test your skills on the five unique multi-disciplinary courses, with challenges across every level of the attack spectrum.

5. Advanced pentest skills

Master advanced pen testing skills in advanced Windows & AD attacks, IoT systems, writing exploits, evading defenses, SCADA, social engineering, writing your scripts, double pivoting, and more.

6. Collection of templates and cheat sheets

This penetration testing certification course provides access to the largest repository of pentesting scripts, methodology templates, report templates, and tool cheat sheets.

Become a pen tester with AI skills

Lead and advance your offensive security career with AI pentesting skills

Master systematic, versatile pen testing and AI skills to emulate a hacker’s movements, identify and exploit vulnerabilities, assess risks, and craft actionable reports to guide organizations in addressing security threats.

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C|PENT opens doors to 18 job roles and is recognized worldwide across industries.

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Ethical Hacker

Penetration Testers

Network Server Administrators

Firwall Administrators

Security Testers

System Administrators and Risk Assessment Proffessionals

  • Ethical Hackers
  • Penetration Testers
  • Network Server Administrators
  • Firewall Administrators
  • Security Testers
  • System Administrators and Risk Assessment professionals
  • 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  
  • Penetration Tester
  • Penetration Testing Consultant
  • Penetration Testing Engineer
  • Security Penetration Testing Consultant / Architect
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)
    Analyst/Engineer
  • QA Security Tester
  • Web Application Penetration Tester
  • Vulnerability Assessment Specialist
  • Red Team – VAPT Security Consultant
  • Penetration Test Lead
  • Network Penetration Testing Engineer
  • Director of Technical Advisor
  • Senior Manual Ethical Hacker
  • Senior API Security Vulnerability Analyst
  • Application Security Engineer (Penetration Tester)
  • Senior Web Application Security Specialist
  • Senior Red Team Operator
  • Cyber Threat Operator
  • Computer Exploitation Test Engineer (Penetration Tester)
  • Security Vulnerability Management Lead
  • Security Lit – AI/ML Security Engineer
  • AI Cyber Security Advisory Engineer
  • Cyber Security Engineer (Generative AI)

Course information

The Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT AI) is globally recognized, offering flexible learning options tailored to fit your schedule and goals. It equips you with the skills necessary for a rewarding career in penetration testing, VAPT, and offensive security. 

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Certified Penetration Testing Professional (C|PENT AI)
One-of-a kind learning framework for pentesting

CPENT follows a unique 4 phase framework

Step 1
Learn

  • 3,000+ pages of a comprehensive student manual Master penetration testing methodology
  • 14 modules covering all aspects of penetration testing
  • 11 modules backed by critical domains pen testers must know
  • Real-world multi-dimensional testing
  • Custom exploit development and advanced post-exploitation
  • Focus on modern attack vectors
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Step 2
Excel

  • 100+ advanced labs
  • 50+ penetration testing tools
  • Live cyber range (real-world experience)
  • Multiple layers of network segmentation
  • Practice on 8 multi-disciplinary domains:
    • Active Directory Range
    • Binaries Range
    • Double Pivoting Range
    • IoT Range
    • OT Range
    • Pivoting Range
    • Web Range
    • CTF Range
Learn more

Step 3
Report

    Contracts, templates, and documents:
    • Master engagement documents
    • Domain-based methodology templates
    • Pentest report templates
    • Sample pentest reports
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Step 4
Certify

  • Choose your exam:
      • 24 hours or
      (12 + 12) hours
    • 100% practical
    • Live range access
    • Fully proctored
    • Isolated testing range
    • Pentest report submission
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What pentesting skills you'll learn

Fundamentals of Penetration Testing

The fundamentals of penetration testing, including its objectives, methodologies, frameworks, and role in an organization’s security strategy.

Engagement Planning & Ethics

The approach to scoping penetration testing engagements, defining objectives, establishing clear communication with stakeholders, and adhering to legal and ethical boundaries.

Information Gathering & Reconnaissance

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques for gathering actionable intelligence and identifying, mapping, and analyzing an organization's attack surface.

Windows & Active Directory Exploitation

Methods for exploiting vulnerabilities in Windows systems and performing privilege escalation to gain higher-level access.

Techniques for testing and exploiting vulnerabilities in Active Directory environments by identifying misconfigurations and security weaknesses.

Web & API Security Testing

Techniques for testing web applications for vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, and authentication flaws, including methods for exploitation and remediation.

Methods for assessing API security by testing endpoints, exploiting misconfigurations, and identifying weaknesses in JSON Web Tokens (JWT).

Network & Perimeter Security

Advanced techniques for bypassing firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), routers, switches, and other perimeter defenses.

Techniques for navigating internal networks, gaining access to additional systems, and pivoting to critical assets during penetration testing.

Social Engineering

The techniques and preventive measures related to exploiting human vulnerabilities through social engineering.

Linux Exploitation & Privilege Escalation

Techniques for exploiting Linux systems and escalating privileges while understanding common vulnerabilities and configurations.

Binary Exploitation & Reverse Engineering

Techniques for reverse engineering, fuzzing, and binary exploitation to identify and exploit weaknesses in software and applications.

IoT Security Testing

Techniques to find and exploit vulnerabilities in IoT devices and ecosystems.

Reporting & Post-Testing Actions

Creating professional penetration testing reports, communicating findings effectively, and outlining actionable post-testing recommendations.

What AI skills you’ll learn

AI empowers you by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing accuracy, and uncovering complex security flaws that traditional methods might overlook. Here are some key skills and benefits:

Enhanced efficiencyImproved accuracy
Real-time threat detectionAdvanced vulnerability analysis
Customization and scalabilityUp to 40% more efficiency in cyber defense
90% accuracy in detecting various cybersecurity threats2X your productivity

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Course outline

  • Principles and Objectives of Penetration Testing
  • Penetration Testing Methodologies and Frameworks
  • Best Practices and Guidelines for Penetration Testing
  • Role of Artificial Intelligence in Penetration Testing
  • Role of Penetration Testing in Compliance with Laws, Acts, and Standards
Key topics covered:
Penetration Testing, Penetration Testing Process, Penetration Testing Methodologies and Frameworks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Characteristics of a Good Penetration Test, AI-Driven Penetration Testing, AI-Driven Tools for Penetration Testing, Compliance-Driven Penetration Testing, Role of AI and Machine Learning in Compliance-Driven Testing
  • Penetration Testing: Pre-engagement Activities
  • Key Elements Required to Respond to Penetration Testing RFPs
  • Drafting Effective Rules of Engagement (ROE)
  • Legal and Regulatory Considerations Critical to Penetration Testing
  • Resources and Tools for Successful Penetration Testing
  • Strategies to Effectively Manage Scope Creep
Key topics covered:
Preparing for Proposal Submission, Rules of Engagement, Drafting a ROE, Drafting Penetration Testing Contract, Rules of Behavior, Nondisclosure Agreement, Liability Issues, Engagement Letter, Kickoff Meeting, Statement of Work, Preparing the Test Plan, Data Use Agreement, Mission Briefing, Scope Creeping
  • Collect Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) on Target’s Domain Name
  • Collect OSINT About Target Organization on the Web
  • Perform OSINT on Target’s Employees
  • OSINT Using Automation Tools
  • Map the Attack Surface

Labs:

  • Collect OSINT on Target’s Domain Name, Web, and Employees
  • Collect OSINT Using Automation Tools
  • Identify and Map Attack Surface
Key topics covered:

Find Domain and Subdomains, Whois Lookups, DNS Records, Reverse Lookups, DNS Zone Transfer, Web Searches Using Advanced Operators, Google Dork, Footprint Target Using Shodan, Email Harvesting, People Search Online Services, Automate OSINT Process Using Tools/Frameworks, Attack Surface Mapping, Traceroute Analysis, Scanning Target Network, Discover Live Hosts, Port Scanning, OS Banner Grabbing, Service Fingerprinting

  • Social Engineering Penetration Testing Concepts
  • Off-Site Social Engineering Penetration Testing
  • On-Site Social Engineering Penetration Testing
  • Document Findings with Countermeasure Recommendations

Labs:

  • Sniff credentials using the Social-Engineer Toolkit (SET)
Key topics covered:
Social Engineering Penetration Testing Process, Off-Site Social Engineering Penetration Testing, Phishing, Social Engineering Using Phone, Social Engineering using AI and ML, On-Site Social Engineering Penetration Testing, Social Engineering Countermeasures
  • Web Application Footprinting and Enumeration Techniques
  • Techniques for Web Vulnerability Scanning
  • Test for Vulnerabilities in Application Deployment and Configuration
  • Techniques to Assess Identity Management, Authentication, and Authorization Mechanisms
  • Evaluate Session Management Security
  • Evaluate Input Validation Mechanisms
  • Detect and Exploit SQL Injection Vulnerabilities
  • Techniques for Identifying and Testing Injection Vulnerabilities
  • Exploit Improper Error Handling Vulnerabilities
  • Identify Weak Cryptography Vulnerabilities
  • Test for Business Logic Flaws in Web Applications
  • Evaluate Applications for Client-Side Vulnerabilities

Labs:

  • Perform Website Footprinting
  • Perform Web Vulnerability Scanning Using AI
  • Perform Various Attacks on Target Web Application
Key topics covered:
OWASP Penetration Testing Framework, Website Footprinting, Web Spidering, Website Mirroring, HTTP Service Discovery, Web Server Banner Grabbing, Test for Default Credentials, Enumerate Webserver Directories, Web Vulnerability Assessment, Web Application Fuzz Testing, Directory Brute Forcing, Web Vulnerability Scanning, Test Handling of File Extensions, Test Backup and Unreferenced Files, Username Enumeration, Authorization Attack, Insecure Access Control Methods, Session Token Sniffing, Session Hijacking, Cross-Site Request Forgery (XSRF), URL Parameter Tampering, SQL Injection, LDAP Injection, Improper Error Handling, Logic Flaws, Frame Injection
  • Techniques and Tools to Perform API Reconnaissance
  • Test APIs for Authentication and Authorization Vulnerabilities
  • Evaluate the Security of JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
  • Test APIs for Input Validation and Injection Vulnerabilities
  • Test APIs for Security Misconfiguration Vulnerabilities
  • Test APIs for Rate Limiting and Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
  • Test APIs for Security of GraphQL Implementations
  • Test APIs for Business Logic Flaws and Session Management

Labs:

  • Perform API Reconnaissance Using AI
  • Scan and Identify Vulnerabilities in APIs
  • Exploit Various Vulnerabilities to Gather Information on the Target Application
Key topics covered:
API Reconnaissance, Test APIs for Broken Authentication, Test APIs for Object-Level Permissions (BOLA), Test for JWT Issues, Test APIs for SQL Injection Vulnerabilities, Test APIs for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Fuzzing API Inputs, API Vulnerability Scanning, Unsafe Consumption of APIs, API for Throttling and Rate Limiting Attacks, GraphQL Issues, API for Workflows’ Circumvention, API for Session Hijacking
  • Techniques to Evaluate Firewall Security Implementations
  • Techniques to Evaluate IDS Security Implementations
  • Techniques to Evaluate the Security of Routers
  • Techniques to Evaluate the Security of Switches

Labs:

  • Identify and Bypass a Firewall
  • Evade Perimeter Defenses Using Social-Engineer Toolkit (SET)
  • Perform WAF Fingerprinting
Key topics covered:
Testing the Firewall, Locate the Firewall, Enumerate Firewall Access Control List, Scan the Firewall for Vulnerabilities, Bypass the Firewall, IDS Penetration Testing, Techniques Used to Evade IDS Systems, Test the IDS Using Different Techniques, Bypass IDS, Router Testing Issues, Port Scan the Router, Test for Router Misconfigurations, Security Misconfigurations in Switch, Test for OSPF Performance, Router and Switch Security Auditing Tool

  • Windows Pen Testing Methodology

  • Techniques to Perform Reconnaissance on a Windows Target

  • Techniques to Perform Vulnerability Assessment and Exploit Verification

  • Methods to Gain Initial Access to Windows Systems

  • Techniques to Perform Enumeration with User Privilege

  • Techniques to Perform Privilege Escalation

  • Post-Exploitation Activities

Labs:

  • Exploit Windows OS Vulnerability

  • Exploit and Escalate Privileges on a Windows Operating System

  • Gain Access to a Remote System

  • Exploit Buffer Overflow Vulnerability on a Windows Machine

Key topics covered:
Reconnaissance on Windows, Windows Vulnerability Scanning, Gain Access to Windows System, Vulnerability Scanning and Exploit Suggestion using AI, Crack Passwords, Gain Access to Windows Using Remote Shell, Exploit Buffer Overflow Vulnerability on Windows, Meterpreter Post Exploitation, Escalating Privileges, UAC Bypass, Antivirus Evasion, Disable Windows Defender, Setup Backdoor at Boot, Evade Antivirus Detection
  • Architecture and Components of Active Directory
  • Active Directory Reconnaissance
  • Active Directory Enumeration
  • Exploit Identified Active Directory Vulnerabilities
  • Role of Artificial Intelligence in AD Penetration Testing Strategies

Labs:

  • Explore the Active Directory Environment

  • Perform Active Directory Enumeration

  • Perform Horizontal Privilege Escalation and Lateral Movement

  • Retrieve Cached Active Directory Credentials

Key topics covered:
Active Directory, Active Directory Components, Active Directory Reconnaissance, Enumerate Active Directory, Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI), Active Directory Enumeration Tools, Password Spraying Attack, Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), Exchange Server User Enumeration, Exploit Exchange Server, Extract Password Hashes, Crack NTLM Hashes, Active Directory Exploitation, AD Enumeration using AI

  • Linux Exploitation and Penetration Testing Methodologies

  • Linux Reconnaissance and Vulnerability Scanning

  • Techniques to Gain Initial Access to Linux Systems

  • Linux Privilege Escalation Techniques

Labs:

  • Perform Reconnaissance and Vulnerability Assessment on Linux
  • Gain Access and Perform Enumeration
  • Identify Misconfigurations for Privilege Escalation
Key topics covered:
IoT, Popular IoT Hacks, IoT Challenges, IoT Penetration Testing, Abstract IoT Testing Methodology, Attack Surface Mapping, IoT Architecture, Typical IoT Vulnerabilities, Steps to Analyzing the IoT Hardware, Firmware Attacks, Attack Surface Map, Sample Architecture Diagram, Sample Firmware Analysis Process, Binwalk to Extract the File System, Exploring the File System, Firmware Emulation
  • Concepts and Methodology for Analyzing Linux Binaries
  • Methodologies for Examining Windows Binaries
  • Buffer Overflow Attacks and Exploitation Methods
  • Concepts, Methodologies, and Tools for Application Fuzzing
 
Labs:
  • Perform Binary Analysis
  • Explore Binary Analysis Methodology
  • Write an Exploit Code
  • Reverse Engineering a Binary
  • Identify and Debug Stack Buffer Overflows
  • Fuzzing an Application
 
Key topics covered:
Machine Instructions, 32-bit Assembly, ELF Binary, IA-32 Instructions for Pentesting, Binary Analysis Methodology, Capstone Framework, Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, x86 C Program, Buffer Overflow, Heap Overflow, Memory Corruption Exploits, Cross-Compile Binaries, Fuzzing, Fuzzing Steps, Types of Fizzers, Debugging, Fuzzing Tools, Building Fuzzer
  • Advanced Lateral Movement Techniques
  • Advanced Pivoting and Tunneling Techniques to Maintain Access
 
Labs:
  • Perform Pivoting
  • Perform DNS Tunneling and HTTP Tunneling
 
Key topics covered:
Lateral Movement, Pass the Hash (PtH) Attack, Pass the Ticket (PtT) Attack, Kerberos Attacks, Silver Ticket, Golden Ticket, Kerberoasting, PsExec Metasploit FrameWork for Lateral Movement, Windows Remote Management (WinRM) for Lateral Movement, Crack RDP, Pivoting, Pivoting Tools, HTTP Tunneling, DNS Tunneling, ICMP Tunneling, SSH Tunneling, Port Forwarding
  • Fundamental Concepts of IoT Pentesting
  • Information Gathering and Attack Surface Mapping

  • Analyze IoT Device Firmware

  • In-depth Analysis of IoT Software

  • Assess the Security of IoT Networks and Protocols

  • Post-Exploitation Strategies and Persistence Techniques

  • Comprehensive Pentesting Reports

Labs:

  • Perform IoT Fireware Acquisition, Extraction, Analysis, and Emulation

  • Probe IoT Devices

 
Key topics covered:
IoT Penetration Testing, OWASP Top 10 IoT Threats, OWASP IoT Attack Surface Areas, IoT Penetration Testing Methodology, Identify IoT Devices, Firmware Analysis, Extract the Firmware Image, Firmware Extraction, Reverse Engineering Firmware, Static Analysis of Binaries, Dynamic Analysis of Binaries, IoT Software Analysis, IoT Network and Protocol Security Testing, Network Traffic Analysis Between Devices, Gateways, and Servers, Privilege Escalation Techniques in IoT, Lateral Movement Techniques Within IoT Networks, IoT Penetration Testing Report
  • Purpose and Structure of a Penetration Testing Report

  • Essential Components of a Penetration Testing Report

  • Phases of a Pen Test Report Writing

  • Skills to Deliver a Penetration Testing Report Effectively

  • Post-Testing Actions for Organizations

Labs:
  • Generate Penetration Test Reports
 
Key topics covered:
Characteristics of a Good Pentesting Report, Report Components, Phases of Report Development, Writing a Draft Report, Report Writing Tools, Delivering the Penetration Testing Report, Report Retention, Destroying the Report, Sign-off Document, Developing and Implementing Data Backup Plan, Conducting Training, Retesting and Validation

Additional self-study modules

  • Penetration Testing Essential Concepts
  • Mastering the Metasploit Framework
  • PowerShell Scripting
  • Bash Environment and Scripting
  • Python Environment and Scripting
  • Perl Environment and Scripting
  • Ruby Environment and Scripting
  • Wireless Penetration Testing
  • OT and SCADA Penetration Testing
  • Cloud Penetration Testing
  • Database Penetration Testing
  • Mobile Device Penetration Testing

Advanced pentesting skills

Access Active Directory and penetrate network defenses using PowerShell to execute Silver Ticket, Gold Ticket, and Kerberoasting attacks.

CPENT is the first certification in the world to teach IoT attacks. Learn to identify the firmware of the IoT devices, extract it, and reverse engineer it.

The challenges faced by certified penetration testers today require them to use their skills to identify flaws in the code. Go beyond advanced application security testing techniques and experience the thrill of exploiting vulnerabilities in flawed binaries across 32- and 64-bit code challenges.

Unlike other certifications that train in flat networks, CPENT enables candidates to access web applications and extract data through a series of filtered networks.

CPENT is the world’s first pen testing certification that teaches how to intercept the Modbus communication protocol and communicate between PLCs and their slave nodes. Gain unique skills to penetrate from the IT network side and gain access to the OT network in ICS SCADA networks.

Identify filtering rules, penetrate the network, and pivot into hidden segments using single pivoting through a filter. Unlike most certifications, CPENT challenges you to pivot across disparate networks and bypass filtering devices. Most pentesting certifications do not have a true pivot across disparate networks, and few, if any, have the requirement into and out of a filtering device.

CPENT is the first pentesting certification in the world that requires candidates to access hidden networks using double pivoting. Learn how to move across hidden networks by identifying filtering rules and manually setting up advanced pivoting techniques.

Gain expertise in the latest privilege escalation techniques, including reverse engineering code to take control of execution and then break out of the limited shell required to gain root/admin.

We don’t just teach you to write exploits; learn how to bypass protections and get your exploits past the defenses by weaponizing them. The range requires that your exploits be tested by different defenses.

Prepare for advanced penetration testing techniques and scripting. Discover penetration testing with Ruby, Python, PowerShell, Perl, Bash, Fuzzing, and Metasploit.

Customize your tools and build your armory with your coding expertise to hack the challenges presented to you as you would in real life.

Elevate your pentesting efforts by mastering the art of translating complex technical findings into actionable reports that both technical and non-technical teams can understand, empowering them to make critical decisions.

Exam details

The CPENT exam is a 100% practical exam and includes a penetration testing report submission.

Exam features:

  • Choose your challenge: Either two sessions of 12 hours each or a single 24-hour exam
  • Pen Test Report Submission (Within seven days of final session)  
  • Proctored exam 
  • Score at least 70% to earn the CPENT certification
  • Score more than 90% and earn the highly regarded Licensed Penetration Testing (LPT) certification 

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Training course details

  • iLearn (Self-Study)
    A self-paced, asynchronous learning solution delivered in a video streaming format.
  • iWeek (Live Online)
    A live, instructor-led online training course.
  • Training Partner (In Person)
    An in-person training option allows you to collaborate with peers and gain real-world penetration testing skills in a convenient local setting.

Who is it for?

Cybersecurity professionals

Drive your cybersecurity career forward with CPENT AI, enhanced by the power of AI

Teams and Organizations 

Turbocharge you team's knowledge with certified expertise

Government and military

Trusted and highly valued globally by government departments and defense organizations

Educators

Create and grow your cybersecurity courses and programs 

CPENT excels in teaching real-life scenarios, which we face in practice
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“CPENT is very advanced and hard as compared to other certificates. I took the OSCP and CompTIA Pentest exams, but they can’t be compared to CPENT” 

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“I regard CPENT as the highest certification if you’re looking for hands-on experience in cybersecurity and penetration testing.” 

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Author, Professor, Researcher, 13 Books on Cybersecurity, 28 years Teaching Cybersecurity

“CPENT is a big plus in proper scaling methodology and its processes, which a penetration tester needs. So, this is how CPENT adds special value to a portfolio.” 

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