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Global Ethical Hacking Specialist

Where Offensive Cybersecurity Meets Governance, Infrastructure & Strategic Intelligence

Empowering the next generation of AI-enhanced cybersecurity professionals through a rigorous, policy-backed institutional curriculum. GEHS is designed not just as a hacking exam — but as a Strategic Offensive Cyber Competency Validation System.

  • All Online Interactive Classes
  • 2 Months (8 Weeks)
  • 80 Hours Certification
  • 2 Weekday Classes (7:00 p.m–9:00 p.m) + 1 Weekend Class (10:00 a.m–2:00 p.m)
  • 8 Hours/Week
  • 17 Modules & Their Chapters
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Programme Fee
₹48,000

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Taught By

  • Industry CIOs, CISOs, CTOs & PSUs
  • Industry Experts
  • Legal Firm Partners
  • OEM Partners

What You Get

  • Globally Recognised
  • CISO / CIO / CTO-Led Live Training
  • 300+ Real-World Lab Scenarios
  • Future-Ready IT Skills
  • Industry Recognised
  • IT Policy Aligned
  • Trusted & Respected
  • Cyber Tools & Technologies
Why GEHS

Built for practitioners. Proven by outcomes.

Where Offensive Cybersecurity Meets Governance, Infrastructure & Strategic Intelligence

Governance integration

Policy is not an appendix bolted onto the syllabus. Cyber law, responsible disclosure and regulatory mapping sit inside the offensive curriculum, so findings arrive already framed against the frameworks auditors and regulators actually use.

Traditional Ethical HackingPolicy treated as an appendix
NIST CSFMITRE ATT&CKCyber law & DPDP
5Frameworks aligned
10%Risk & governance
Part 5Governance track
Offensive skill that leadership can govern, measure and defend.
Built for

Who Is This Program For?

GEHS is designed for professionals who want to validate offensive security skills with a governance-aligned, multi-layer certification.

  • 01Security AnalystsAdvance from defensive to offensive skill validation.
  • 02Penetration TestersFormalize and broaden skills with AI, cloud, and ICS.
  • 03Red Team ProfessionalsAlign with governance and executive reporting standards.
  • 04IT Security EngineersAdd offensive competency to your security profile.
  • 05Career SwitchersEnter offensive cybersecurity with a structured, recognised path.
  • 06Cybersecurity StudentsStand out with a flagship global certification.
At a Glance

Program at a Glance

Where Offensive Cybersecurity Meets Governance, Infrastructure & Strategic Intelligence

The Global Ethical Hacking Specialist (GEHS) program is designed for security professionals and IT practitioners who want to build hands-on expertise in offensive security and penetration testing.

  1. 16ModulesAcross 5 parts
  2. 80HoursInstructor-led + labs
  3. 300+Hands-on labsPractice environments
  4. 8WeeksLive cohort format

Programme details

Level
Intermediate
Live training
8 Hours/Week of Instructor-Led Live Training (First 6 Weeks)
Learning options
2 Weekday Classes (7:00 p.m–9:00 p.m) + 1 Weekend Class (10:00 a.m–2:00 p.m)
Format
All Online Interactive Classes

What you’ll experience

  • Live Instructor-Led Sessions
  • Hands-on Labs
  • Real-world Case Studies
  • Structured Assessments
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Industry-Recognised Certificate

Prerequisites

  1. 01Basic networking concepts
  2. 02Command-line familiarity
  3. 03Basic OS knowledge
  4. 04No prior ethical hacking required

No prior specialist background is assumed — the first part builds it.

Curriculum

Program Overview

A structured curriculum that builds practical skill, operational judgement, and certification readiness.

Delivered Over 8 Weeks (80 Hours)

48h of live instruction in weeks 1–6, then 32h of labs, projects and exams in weeks 7–8.

Parts
5
Modules
16
Chapters
49

Learning Outcomes

  1. 01Advanced Offensive Tradecraft
  2. 02AI-Augmented Exploitation
  3. 03Cloud & ICS Penetration
  4. 04Strategic Risk Quantification
  5. 05Executive-Level Reporting
  6. 06Multi-Vector Capstone Simulation

Part 01

Strategic Foundations

  1. 01

    Ethical Hacking & Cyber Law

    • Ethical hacking foundations
    • Cyber law & compliance
    • Responsible disclosure
    • GDPR/DPDP overview
  2. 02

    Threat Landscape & Adversary Modeling

    • Nation-state actors
    • Ransomware cartels
    • Supply chain attacks
  3. 03

    Attack Surface Intelligence

    • Advanced OSINT
    • API exposure analysis
    • Cloud-native attacks
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Hands-on, industry-aligned learning path

  • Industry-Driven CurriculumBuilt around real offensive and defensive workflows used by security teams.
  • Hands-on LearningPractice in labs designed to mirror production attack and response scenarios.
  • Live Instructor LedLearn directly from practitioners through structured live sessions.
  • Assessments & ExamsValidate progress through multi-domain exams, labs, and reporting.
  • Certification ReadyAligned to competencies employers recognise and hire against.
  • Career AcceleratorStrengthen role readiness for analyst, red team, and security engineering paths.
Examination

Assessment & Certification Path

A structured multi-domain assessment designed to validate knowledge, practical skills, and competency across key areas.

Domains
4
Modules
16+
Validity
3 Years
Format
MCQ+

Certification Structure

This is not a single-layer MCQ exam. It is a multi-dimensional competency validation system.

Total duration16 Hours
Components4 Domains
Validity3 Years

Score Weightage

  • Knowledge Examination30%
  • Technical Practical Lab40%
  • Risk & Reporting15%
  • Capstone Simulation15%

Assessment Components

4 key components to evaluate your overall expertise.

  1. Knowledge Examination

    MCQ + Scenario
    4 Hours30%

  2. Technical Practical Lab

    Hands-on
    6 Hours40%

  3. Risk & Reporting

    Written
    2 Hours15%

  4. Capstone Simulation

    Live Red Team
    4 Hours15%

Blueprint & Competency

Knowledge domains weighted in the exam, and competency layers from tactical skill to executive readiness.

Competency Domains

  • Tactical Skill
    • Exploitation capability
    • Tool proficiency
    • AI attack understanding
  • Operational Intelligence
    • Adversary modeling
    • Multi-stage execution
    • Stealth operations
  • Strategic Awareness
    • Infrastructure sensitivity
    • National system risk
    • Policy alignment
  • Executive Readiness
    • Business communication
    • Risk quantification
    • Regulatory mapping

Knowledge Element & Weightage10 domains

  • Ethical Hacking Foundations8%
  • Threat Landscape7%
  • Network & System Exploitation18%
  • Web & API Exploitation12%
  • AI-Augmented Security15%
  • Cloud & Infrastructure12%
  • ICS/OT Security8%
  • IoT & Emerging Systems5%
  • Risk & Governance10%
  • Reporting & Compliance5%
Earn Your Certification

Successfully clear all components to earn your industry-recognised certification.

Practical Lab

Technical Practical Lab Blueprint

This blueprint defines the hands-on lab environment and allocates time across each domain for real-world mastery.

Total labs300+Hands-on Labs
Total hours10Hours of Lab
Lab completion100%Completion Rate
  • Secure Cyber Range
  • AI-powered simulation
  • ICS Sandbox
  • ICS Simulation

Domain Allocation

Time is distributed across key focus areas

0%Total lab time100%

Lab Experience

  • Isolated EnvironmentSecure & safe to practice
  • Instant AccessNo setup, start in seconds
  • Real-time EvaluationTrack your performance
  • Certificate ReadyLabs aligned with certification
Expert Faculty

Learn from Industry Experts

Every module is taught by seasoned practitioners — not career lecturers. You learn the craft from the people who have done the work.

  1. Offensive Security & Red Team

    Krishan Singh

    Director — IT Delivery at Kyndryl, with 16+ years in offensive security and adversarial simulation. Has led red team operations across Fortune 500 enterprises and critical national infrastructure.

  2. ICS & OT Security

    Bipin Lokegaonkar

    Cybersecurity Leader at Tata Novamesh and award-winning author of 'Industrial Cybersecurity'. CISO, CRISC, CISM and CCSK certified, and one of Asia's leading IEC 62443 practitioners.

  3. AI & Adversarial ML Security

    Gaurav Duggal

    AI & Technology Leader at Jio with 25+ patents and published research on adversarial attacks, AI-generated disinformation and AI system exploitation. PhD scholar in AI at BITS Pilani.

  4. Governance & Risk Advisory

    Dr. Ashok Sangwan

    Head of Cybersecurity at Honda Cars India with 22+ years in security governance. ISO 27001/42001 Lead Auditor who has advised boards across banking, energy and government on cyber risk.

Outcomes

Numbers that build confidence

Real programme metrics — graduates, placement, salary uplift, and global reach.

Graduates
Placement Rate
₹Avg. Salary
Countries
Our graduates work across
Security FirmsConsulting FirmsEnterprise TechGovernment InstitutionsSecurity FirmsConsulting FirmsEnterprise TechGovernment Institutions
Graduate Voices

What Our Graduates Say

Real professionals who transformed their careers through hands-on certification.

GEHS gave me the structure and credibility to move from SOC to red team. The AI and ICS modules were a differentiator.
Vikram S.
Vikram S.Red Team Lead

The multi-layer exam and executive reporting focus prepared me for client-facing advisory work.

Anita R.
Anita R.Security Consultant

Best investment in my career. Labs and capstone were intense and real-world aligned.

Karan M.
Karan M.Penetration Tester

The hands-on labs mirrored real engagements. I walked into interviews able to talk through an actual kill chain, not just theory.

Sneha D.
Sneha D.Offensive Security Engineer

Coming from a defensive background, the ethical hacking modules reshaped how I think about attack surfaces and prioritisation.

Arjun P.
Arjun P.Application Security Lead

The instructors brought live incident experience into every session. That context is what made the material stick.

Fatima Q.
Fatima Q.Threat Hunter

Within a few months of certifying I was leading vulnerability assessments for enterprise clients. The programme paid for itself.

Rohit B.
Rohit B.Security Consultant
What You’ll Earn

Your Certificate

On completion you receive a 80 hours, 8 weeks professional certificate for Global Ethical Hacking Specialist (GEHS), issued in academic collaboration with NITTTR Chandigarh.

  • 80 Hours professional certification
  • Academic collaboration with NITTTR Chandigarh
  • Verifiable credential with unique certificate ID
  • Globally recognised by employers and partners

Sample certificate shown for illustration. Recipient name, ID and issue date are placeholders.

Sample certificate for Global Ethical Hacking Specialist
Exam Deliverable

Sample Report Template

The practical exam for Global Ethical Hacking Specialist concludes with a professional Executive Security Report — the kind of document you produce and can show an employer.

  • Structured like real client-facing security deliverables
  • Demonstrates analysis, risk rating and remediation planning
  • Evaluated against professional reporting standards

Preview shows a specimen layout only. Section headings follow the exam template — body content in the real exam is yours.

Sample Executive Security Report first page
SpecimenExecutive Security Report
Careers

Career Path After Certification

Graduates move into specialised security roles across enterprise, cloud and critical infrastructure — with compensation that reflects the skill set.

  1. 01

    Ethical Hacker

    Lead authorized penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.

    ₹8L–18L
  2. 02

    Red Team Operator

    Execute red team engagements and adversary simulation.

    ₹10L–22L
  3. 03

    Cloud Security Specialist

    Secure cloud environments with offensive validation skills.

    ₹9L–20L
  4. 04

    ICS Security Consultant

    Advise critical infrastructure on OT security and testing.

    ₹11L–24L
  5. 05

    Cyber Risk Analyst

    Quantify and communicate cyber risk to leadership and boards.

    ₹9L–19L
Programme Fee

Investment Options

One programme — the per-seat fee falls as your cohort grows. All rates are per participant.

  • Group Discount Available
  • USD pricing per seat
  • Secure Payments 100% Safe

Programme Fee PER PARTICIPANT

₹48,000/ person

Best for individual goals

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Every plan includes
  • Live Instructor-Led Sessions
  • Hands-on Labs
  • Real-world Case Studies
  • Structured Assessments
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Industry-Recognised Certificate
Payment

Pay from anywhere, learn without borders

Priced in USD and open globally. Our team sets up the payment path that fits you — cards, SWIFT, or formal invoicing for enterprise and government cohorts.

  • International CardsVisa, Mastercard, American Express.
  • Bank Transfer · SWIFTWire payments in USD and local currency.
  • Invoice / POEnterprise & government billing.

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Governance & Standards

Aligned, Assured & Accountable

GEHS aligns with international frameworks and employer expectations for offensive security roles.

Framework Alignment5 global standards employers recognise
  • OWASPWeb & API security
  • NIST CSFCyber risk framework
  • MITRE ATT&CKAdversary tactics
  • IEC 62443Industrial control systems
  • FAIRQuantitative risk modelling
RecertificationValid 3 years, then renew via any route below
  • 40 CPD Credits
  • Advanced GEHS Expert Exam
  • Research publication
  • Advisory participation
Exam IntegrityControls that make the credential defensible
  • Proctored environment
  • Time-bound sections
  • No external resources
  • Plagiarism detection
  • Audit trail

  • No prior experience required. Curriculum starts from basics and builds up gradually.

Become a Strategic Offensive Cyber Leader

Join the next GEHS cohort and validate your skills with a flagship global certification.

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  • Industry-recognized Certification
  • Learn from Global Security Experts
  • Hands-on Labs & Real-world Scenarios
  • Career Support & Placement Guidance