How to Become a Certified Penetration Tester?

Introduction

Penetration Tester is the highest-paying job in Indian cybersecurity (₹15–75 LPA). Every bank, MNC, and startup now demands certified pentesters with OSCP, OSWE, or CRTP. Our 8,000+ placed students at Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies follow this exact 12–24 month roadmap: start with CEH, master OSCP in lab, then specialize in web, cloud, or Active Directory — and get placed within months.

2025 Certified Penetration Tester Roadmap (Proven Path)

Step-by-Step 12-Month Plan Our Students Follow

• Month 1–3: Linux + Networking + CEH Practical
• Month 4–6: 200+ TryHackMe/HackTheBox machines
• Month 7–9: OSCP lab + 50 PG Practice machines
• Month 10–12: OSCP exam + job placement

Our Penetration Testing Lab (Used Daily)

• 200+ vulnerable machines (HTB, PG, VulnHub, custom AD)
• Licensed Burp Suite Pro, Nessus, Cobalt Strike
• Full Active Directory domain for CRTP/OSEP
• Cloud pentest labs (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Weekly OSCP-style exam simulation

Only institute in India with OSCP-level lab and 100% first-attempt success.

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Salary After Each Certification (India 2025)

• CEH Practical → ₹12–25 LPA (freshers)
• OSCP → ₹25–45 LPA (1–3 years)
• OSWE / CRTP → ₹45–65 LPA
• OSCE³ (3 certs) → ₹60–75 LPA+

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Conclusion

OSCP is the golden ticket. Every recruiter asks “Do you have OSCP?” Our students get it in first attempt and ₹25–75 LPA jobs. Join Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies, India’s only institute with proven OSCP lab and 8,000+ placements. New batches every Monday in classroom Pune plus 100% live online.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which certification first: CEH or OSCP?

CEH first, then OSCP. Our students do both.

Is OSCP very difficult?

Yes. But 100% of our students pass first attempt.

OSCP salary for freshers?

₹25–40 LPA with our placement.

Which institute guarantees OSCP?

Only Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha.

Can girls become pentesters?

Yes. Many of our top OSCP holders are women.

Non-IT background possible?

Yes. 70% of our students are non-IT.

Time to complete OSCP?

6–12 months with daily lab practice.

Next batch starting?

Every Monday in Pune plus live online.

100% placement?

Yes. Written guarantee.

Free demo available?

Yes. Every Saturday 11 AM.

Weekend batches?

Yes. Full weekend lab access.

Job abroad after OSCP?

Yes. Many placed in USA, Israel, Singapore.

Is CRTP better than OSCP?

No. OSCP first, then CRTP specialization.

Do you provide exam voucher?

Yes. Included in package.

Parents can attend demo?

Yes. Many do.