EC-Council's advanced penetration testing credential — the most technically demanding cert in their catalog, capstone of the CPENT track after CEH.
CPENT certifies advanced, real-world penetration testing: methodology and scoping, network exploitation (the exam's single heaviest domain), web application attacks, wireless/IoT testing, industrial control systems and cloud environments, binary analysis and exploitation, and professional report writing. This course preps the knowledge and methodology foundation — the real CPENT exam is a fully hands-on 24-hour practical exam, so candidates need lab practice beyond this course to actually sit and pass it. Passing at 90%+ earns the LPT (Master) credential, EC-Council's top penetration-testing distinction.
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Self-paced access, AI Coach on every lesson, full-length practice exams, and a free course retake if you complete the readiness gate and still don't pass your exam on the first attempt. Exam registration and voucher are purchased separately, directly through the certifying body.
See the full curriculum100% self-paced online — study on your schedule, no bootcamp seat to book.
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