EC-Council Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT)

Intermediate Level

Become a globally recognized penetration tester with EC-Council’s CPENT — designed for real-world, hands-on offensive security skills.

The Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) is EC-Council’s flagship hands-on certification that trains and validates the most advanced penetration testing skills. It covers everything from network scanning to IoT and OT exploitation — all tested in a live cyber range.

Master advanced penetration testing in real-world, simulated cyber environments.

This course immerses learners in a live, dynamic cyber range where they learn to test modern enterprise networks.

You’ll go beyond traditional pen testing to master bypassing filtered networks, leveraging IoT devices, and pivoting across segmented systems — all evaluated in a 24-hour performance-based exam.

CPENT: Certified Penetration Testing Professional

16-20 Jun 2025 | 22-26 Sep 2025 | 1-5 Dec 2025

RM8,100.00

Exam Format:

  • 24-hour practical (can be broken into 2x12hr sessions)

Passing Criteria:

  • Score 70% for CPENT certification
  • Score 90%+ to earn the LPT (Master) designation

Skills measured:

  • Binary exploitation and advanced privilege escalation
  • Bypassing firewalls and evasion techniques
  • Network and Web App Pen Testing
  • Pivoting and persistence in complex environments
  • Exploiting IoT, OT and SCADA systems

Who is this for?

  • Red teamers or ethical hackers ready to go beyond CEH

  • Cybersecurity consultants

  • Professionals aiming for LPT (Master) status 
  • Experienced penetration testers

Push your offensive security skills to the edge — & get certified for it.

99%

says pen testing is more crucial as tech evolves.

(Cobalt)

39%

struggle with talent shortages in pen testing.

(Fortra)

69%

of organizations conduct pen tests to meet compliance requirements.

(Fortra)

Hands-on, Real-World Training

Simulate real-world attacks in EC-Council’s live cyber range built for enterprise-grade scenarios.

Dual Certification Path

Score high and earn both CPENT and Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) Master.

Advanced Techniques Beyond CEH

Move beyond ethical hacking into advanced evasions, exploit development, and pivoting.

Stand Out Globally

One of the few certifications with performance-based validation of advanced red teaming.

Why choose Trainocate?

Trainocate Malaysia is an EC-Council Authorized Training Partner, offering expert-led delivery, live lab access, and local support trusted by top enterprises. Whether you learn virtually or on-site, you’re backed by certified trainers with real red teaming experience.

FAQs

Yes, CPENT is significantly more advanced than CEH. While CEH focuses on foundational ethical hacking concepts, CPENT dives deep into hands-on, real-world attack scenarios in a controlled cyber range.

It’s highly recommended to take CEH (or have equivalent experience) before attempting CPENT to ensure you’re prepared for the complexity of the tasks and tools involved.

You’re allowed to break the CPENT exam into two 12-hour sessions over two consecutive days.

Your progress is saved between sessions, so you can strategize your effort and manage fatigue.

This flexibility ensures you perform at your best without compromising the exam’s intensity.

Absolutely. CPENT is globally respected by employers hiring for senior roles such as Red Team Lead, Offensive Security Engineer, and Security Consultant.

It’s one of the few certifications that requires practical demonstration of skills — a major differentiator in job applications and salary negotiations

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