Cyber Security
Certified Ethical Hacking Professional
IITCC-EHP-CP · IITCC™ Certified Professional · 2025
Study Duration
80–110 hours
Credential Level
IITCC™ Certified Professional
Assessment
Practical lab
Pass Mark
70%
About This Certification
The IITCC™ Certified Ethical Hacking Professional credential validates competency in thinking and operating like an attacker — within legal and ethical boundaries — to identify and remediate security weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them. Covering the full ethical hacking cycle, this credential is recognised by organisations seeking proactive security talent.
Programme Content
What You Will Study
01
Ethical Hacking Foundations
- Hacker mindset and attacker lifecycle
- Legal and ethical frameworks
- Types of hackers and attack vectors
- Setting up a safe lab environment
02
Footprinting & Scanning
- Footprinting techniques using OSINT
- Port scanning with Nmap and Zenmap
- Vulnerability scanning fundamentals
- Banner grabbing and fingerprinting
03
System Hacking
- Password cracking: brute force, dictionary, rainbow tables
- Privilege escalation techniques
- Keyloggers and spyware
- Covering tracks
04
Social Engineering
- Phishing, vishing, and pretexting
- Physical security and tailgating
- Email spoofing and domain squatting
- Human vulnerability as an attack surface
05
Web and Mobile Application Hacking
- Web app attack vectors
- Mobile application testing basics
- Session hijacking and cookie theft
- Business logic vulnerabilities
06
Countermeasures & Hardening
- Patch management best practices
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
- Web application firewalls (WAF)
- Defence-in-depth security architecture
What You Will Demonstrate
Skills Validated
Execute the full ethical hacking lifecycle legally and ethically
Perform footprinting, scanning, and enumeration
Exploit system, network, and web application vulnerabilities
Conduct social engineering assessments
Implement and recommend countermeasures
Ideal Candidates
Who Should Enrol
IT security professionals seeking hands-on offensive credentials
Security operations centre (SOC) analysts
System administrators responsible for hardening environments
Graduates entering the cyber security workforce
Certification Assessment
How You Are Assessed
Assessment Format
Practical lab + multiple-choice examination
Duration
3 hours
Pass Mark
70%
Attempts
Up to 2 attempts included
Upon Successful Completion
IITCC™ Digital Certificate of Professional Competence
Blockchain-secured credential badge (Edubuk)
Unique Certification ID for employer verification
Skill transcript for LinkedIn and job applications
Project Validation Record (where applicable)
Employer Readiness Score
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