The CPEH™ certification by Cyber Council of India is designed to develop skilled ethical hackers capable of identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and protecting digital infrastructure.
This program blends technical hacking expertise, real-world lab practice, legal awareness, and industry recognition to prepare candidates for critical cybersecurity roles.
The Certified Proficient Ethical Hacker (CPEH™) certification offers:
? Strong technical foundation in ethical hacking
? Industry-recognized credential
? Practical hands-on lab exercises
? Career advancement opportunities
? Legal & ethical compliance focus
? Enhanced earning potential
CPEH™ equips professionals with both offensive security knowledge and ethical responsibility.
The program is structured across 20 core topics covering the complete ethical hacking lifecycle.
Computer architecture fundamentals
System components & functionality
Network types & topology
IP addressing basics
Network communication models
Windows & Linux fundamentals
Process and memory basics
File systems overview
Hacking methodologies
Ethical boundaries & authorization
Security mindset development
Information gathering techniques
Passive reconnaissance
Target profiling basics
Port scanning fundamentals
Service identification
Network mapping basics
Vulnerability assessment lifecycle
Risk prioritization
Misconfiguration detection
System attack vectors
Privilege escalation concepts
Controlled exploitation fundamentals
Malware categories
Ransomware & trojan concepts
Prevention mechanisms
Psychological manipulation tactics
Phishing & impersonation
Human security awareness
Service disruption fundamentals
Impact on infrastructure
DDoS techniques
Botnet concepts
Mitigation strategies
Web server architecture
Common attack surfaces
Misconfiguration exploitation
Web application vulnerabilities
Business logic flaws
Application attack lifecycle
Injection attack concepts
Database exploitation basics
Secure coding awareness
Wi-Fi vulnerabilities
Rogue access points
Wireless encryption basics
IT infrastructure risks
Operational technology exposure
Critical system protection
Cloud attack surfaces
Shared responsibility model
Virtualized environment risks
Encryption fundamentals
Hashing concepts
Data protection techniques
Legal framework
Ethical hacking compliance
Responsible disclosure principles
The program includes practical lab exercises simulating real-world cyber threats, including:
Footprinting & Observation
Network Scanning
Vulnerability Analysis
System Hacking
Virus Threat Simulation
Social Engineering
DoS & DDoS Attacks
Web Server Exploitation
Web App Compromise
SQL Injection
Wireless Exploitation
(As listed in official brochure
Widely recognized in the cybersecurity domain, validating your ethical hacking capabilities.
Preferred by employers for penetration testing & security analyst roles.
Hands-on real-world attack simulation and security testing.
Certified professionals often command higher compensation.
Connect with cybersecurity professionals and experts.
Strong focus on responsible hacking and cyber law compliance.
Cybersecurity beginners
IT professionals
Network administrators
Students pursuing cybersecurity
SOC analysts
Security researchers
Law enforcement cyber units
Ethical Hacker
Penetration Tester
SOC Analyst
Vulnerability Analyst
Cyber Security Consultant
Security Auditor
After completing CPEH™, candidates will be able to:
? Identify vulnerabilities in networks & applications
? Perform controlled penetration testing
? Analyze malware threats
? Conduct security assessments
? Apply cyber laws and ethical guidelines
? Protect digital infrastructure effectively
Cyber Council of India is dedicated to developing ethical cybersecurity professionals through structured curriculum and recognized certification programs.
