PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker (CLEH)

The PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker (CLEH) course helps you understand how to identify, exploit, and remediate vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications using globally recognized Penetration Testing methodologies such as PTES, OSSTMM, and PECB’s own ethical hacking framework.

Through interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and scenario-based exercises, participants will develop practical skills in reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, privilege escalation, and post-exploitation activities. Learners will work with industry-standard tools to perform penetration tests, assess security controls, and deliver actionable reports.

By the end of the course, you will be equipped to lead ethical hacking engagements, strengthen your organization’s security posture, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Upon successful completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Master the concepts, methods, and techniques used by cybersecurity organizations and ethical hackers to conduct penetration tests
• Acknowledge the correlation between penetration testing methodologies, regulatory frameworks, and standards
• Acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the components and operations of ethical hacking

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the PECB exam and achieve your PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review method, you’ll get certified faster than traditional training. Additionally, you will earn a digital badge, enhancing your professional credibility.

Why choose Firebrand?

• Flexible Delivery Options: Choose between classroom-based training or virtual instructor-led sessions, with delivery options to suit your needs and schedule
• Comprehensive Certification Preparation: Covers the PECB exam topics with integrated study materials and practice exercises
• Interactive Learning: Includes workshops, case studies, and group discussions to apply concepts practically
• Experienced Instructors: Led by certified trainers with extensive industry experience

This training course is intended for:

• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main techniques used to conduct penetration tests
• Individuals involved in information security seeking to master ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques
• Individuals responsible for the security of information systems, such as information security officers and cybersecurity professionals
• Information security team members seeking to enhance their information security knowledge
• Managers or expert advisors interested in learning how to manage ethical hacking activities
• Technical experts interested in learning how to plan and perform a penetration test

• Orientation
• Training course objectives and structure
• Penetration testing standards, methodologies, and frameworks
• Fundamental concepts of ethical hacking
• Penetration testing tools
• Initiation, scope, definition, and legal considerations of penetration testing
• Passive reconnaissance
• Active reconnaissance
• Identification of vulnerabilities
• Threat modelling
• Server-side and client-side attacks (Part 1)
• Server-side and client-side attacks (Part 2)
• Web application attacks
• Privilege escalation
• File transfers
• Cleaning up and destroying artifacts
• Data exfiltration
• Generating a findings report
• Closing of the training course

At the end of this course, you'll sit the official PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker (CLEH) certification, covered by the Firebrand Certification Guarantee.

• Duration: 360 minutes (6 hours)
• Format: Two-part – practical exam and report writing; open-book
• Number of questions: 3 Target Machines + Report
• Pass Score:70%
• CPD points available: 31 CPD points available upon completion
• Digital Badge: PECB have partnered with Credly to offer you the chance of earning a digital badge upon completing your certification.

Competency domains covered during the examination include:

• Domain 1: Information gathering tools and techniques
• Domain 2: Threat modelling and vulnerability identification
• Domain 3: Exploitation techniques
• Domain 4: Privilege escalation
• Domain 5: Pivoting and file transfers
• Domain 6: Reporting

The main requirement for participating in this training course is having knowledge of information security concepts and principles and advanced skills in operating systems. It is recommended for participants to have knowledge of computer networks and the concepts of programming.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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