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Key Facts: CPENT Exam
24h
Exam Duration
EC-Council
70%
Passing Score
EC-Council
90%
LPT Master Score
EC-Council
$999
Exam Fee
EC-Council
Practical
Exam Format
Hands-on
3 years
Certification Validity
ECE required
CPENT is a 24-hour practical exam with a 70% passing score (90% for LPT Master). It covers advanced network penetration testing (25%), web application attacks (20%), IoT/OT/SCADA hacking (15%), binary analysis and exploit development (20%), and reporting (20%). The exam requires demonstrating actual exploitation skills in a live environment.
About the CPENT Exam
The Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) validates advanced penetration testing skills including network exploitation, web app attacks, IoT/OT hacking, binary analysis, exploit writing, pivoting, and professional report writing. CPENT is a hands-on, 24-hour practical exam that tests real-world penetration testing methodology.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
24 hours (two 12-hour sessions)
Passing Score
70% (90% for LPT Master)
Exam Fee
$999 (exam voucher) (EC-Council)
CPENT Exam Content Outline
Network Penetration Testing
Scanning, enumeration, Active Directory attacks, pivoting, VLAN hopping, credential harvesting, and lateral movement techniques
Web Application Attacks
SQL injection, XSS, SSRF, CSRF, insecure deserialization, LFI/RFI, JWT attacks, WAF bypass, and API testing
IoT and OT/SCADA Hacking
Firmware analysis, Modbus/DNP3 exploitation, JTAG/UART debugging, BLE testing, and industrial control system security
Exploit Development
Buffer overflows, ROP chains, format strings, heap spraying, ASLR/DEP bypass, AV evasion, and process injection
Reporting and Communication
Executive summaries, technical findings structure, CVSS scoring, risk ratings, remediation timelines, and MITRE ATT&CK mapping
How to Pass the CPENT Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% (90% for LPT Master)
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 24 hours (two 12-hour sessions)
- Exam fee: $999 (exam voucher)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CPENT exam format?
CPENT is a 24-hour hands-on practical exam split into two 12-hour sessions. Candidates must demonstrate real penetration testing skills in a live network environment with multiple target machines, then submit a professional report documenting their findings, methodology, and recommendations.
What is the difference between CPENT and CEH?
CEH is a 125-question multiple-choice exam testing ethical hacking knowledge. CPENT is an advanced practical exam requiring hands-on exploitation in a live environment. CEH validates knowledge; CPENT validates skills. Scoring 90%+ on CPENT earns the LPT (Master) designation.
How much does the CPENT exam cost?
The CPENT exam voucher costs $999. Training packages (iLearn self-paced or iWeek live) are available separately and range from $1,999 to $3,499+. The exam includes access to the iLabs practical environment.
What topics does CPENT cover?
CPENT covers advanced network penetration testing, web application attacks, IoT and OT/SCADA hacking, binary analysis and exploit development, pivoting and lateral movement, and professional report writing. It is significantly more advanced than CEH.
Can I get LPT (Master) through CPENT?
Yes. Scoring 90% or above on the CPENT exam automatically earns the Licensed Penetration Tester (Master) designation, which is EC-Council's highest penetration testing credential. This eliminates the need for a separate LPT exam.