Master ethical hacking the way real attackers think. DronaShield's CEH v13 training in Baner, Pune blends the official EC-Council v13 blueprint with live-fire labs, AI-assisted reconnaissance modules and real vulnerable infrastructure, not just slides and multiple-choice practice questions.
The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential from EC-Council is one of the most widely recognised benchmarks in offensive security, and CEH v13 is the newest revision of that blueprint, the first version to formally weave AI-assisted reconnaissance and automation into its twenty-module curriculum. At DronaShield, a cyber security training institute in Baner, Pune, our CEH v13 training program follows this updated blueprint closely, but we do not stop at slides. Every module is reinforced with a hands-on lab inside our own hacking range, so you leave understanding not just what a vulnerability is, but how to find it, exploit it responsibly, and document it the way a real SOC or red team would expect.
Whether you are a fresh engineering graduate exploring a career in cyber security, an IT administrator who wants to understand how attackers view your network, or a working professional planning a switch into ethical hacking, this CEH v13 training in Pune is designed to take you from foundational networking concepts through to advanced exploitation, web application attacks, wireless security and cloud attack surfaces. Classes run out of our Baner campus in a hybrid format, so students from Balewadi, Wakad, Aundh, Hinjewadi, Pashan and across Pune can attend evening or weekend batches without disrupting a day job or an ongoing degree.
Every batch works inside an isolated lab network stocked with intentionally vulnerable machines, real CVEs and MITRE ATT&CK-mapped attack scenarios, using the same tools working analysts rely on daily: Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Nessus, Hydra and more. Instead of memorising tool syntax, you practice the full attack lifecycle of reconnaissance, scanning and enumeration, gaining access, maintaining access and covering tracks, followed by the defensive side of the same story, so you understand how a SOC analyst would detect and respond to what you just did.
On completion, students receive a DronaShield Institute certificate documenting the modules covered and labs completed, and are guided through exam preparation for the official EC-Council CEH v13 certification exam, one of the most widely requested certifications in Indian and global cyber security job listings. Our placement cell works alongside the training team to connect job-ready students with hiring partners across SOC analyst, VAPT and penetration testing roles across Pune and beyond.
B.E, B.Tech, BCA, MCA or diploma holders in Computer Science, IT or Electronics who want a practical, lab-driven entry point into cyber security careers.
System admins, network engineers and developers who want to understand offensive security and move into a SOC, VAPT or red team role.
Self-taught learners, CTF players and bug bounty beginners who want structured, EC-Council-aligned depth behind their existing curiosity.
Risk, audit and compliance professionals who need to understand technical vulnerabilities to communicate them accurately to stakeholders.
Officers and legal professionals handling cyber crime cases who need a working knowledge of how intrusions actually happen.
Professionals from unrelated fields making a deliberate, structured transition into cyber security through a portfolio of real lab work.
CEH v13 is written to work both as a first certification and as a step up from CompTIA Security+ or similar foundational credentials. You do not need prior hacking experience to join, but the following will help you get the most out of the program.
Simulate real-world attacks to uncover vulnerabilities before criminals do.
₹3.5 – 8 LPA*
Monitor, triage and respond to security alerts inside a security operations center.
₹3 – 7 LPA*
Run structured vulnerability assessments and penetration tests for client organisations.
₹4 – 10 LPA*
Own security policy, risk assessments and technical controls across an organisation.
₹4 – 9 LPA*
Lead adversary-simulation engagements against mature security programs.
₹6 – 14 LPA*
Find and responsibly disclose vulnerabilities through public bug bounty programs.
Project-based*
*Indicative salary ranges based on general industry postings for entry to mid-level roles in India. Actual compensation varies by employer, location and experience and is not guaranteed.
Twenty modules aligned with the official EC-Council CEH v13 blueprint, each reinforced with a hands-on lab.
Duration: Approximately 2 months, hybrid format combining classroom sessions, live online classes and self-paced lab access.
Batches: Weekday evening and weekend batches at our Baner, Pune campus.
Fees: Course fees vary by batch and any ongoing offers. Contact our admissions team for the current fee structure, EMI options and available scholarships.
CEH v13 sessions at DronaShield are led by certified trainers drawn from DFIR, SOC and VAPT industry backgrounds who have worked real incidents and real assessments, not just taught from a manual. Sessions mix short, focused theory with long lab blocks, and trainers stay involved during self-paced lab hours to unblock students working through harder exercises.
Theory alone does not prepare you for a real assessment, so every CEH v13 batch spends the majority of class time inside our isolated lab range. You will fingerprint and enumerate deliberately vulnerable machines, chain together real CVEs mapped to MITRE ATT&CK techniques, break into misconfigured web applications, capture and crack wireless handshakes, and finish with a capstone project where you scope, execute and report on a simulated engagement end-to-end, exactly like a junior VAPT consultant would on the job.
DronaShield's placement cell works with students throughout the CEH v13 program, not just at the end. Support includes resume and LinkedIn profile reviews focused on cyber security roles, mock technical interviews covering common CEH and SOC interview questions, and introductions to our hiring partners as students become job-ready. Explore verified outcomes from past batches on our Placements page.
See real, named placement outcomes on our homepage placements section.
| Aspect | CEH v13 | CompTIA Security+ |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Offensive security, full attack lifecycle | Foundational security concepts, broad and vendor-neutral |
| Best for | Learners aiming at ethical hacking, VAPT or red team roles | Absolute beginners wanting a first security credential |
| Format at DronaShield | 2 months, hybrid, lab-heavy | Available as part of foundational tracks |
| Typical next step | VAPT training, OSCP-style practice, red team roles | CEH v13 or SOC Analyst training |