Learn to find, exploit and professionally report security weaknesses the way client-facing consultants do. DronaShield's VAPT training in Baner, Pune follows recognised methodology across network, web, mobile and cloud targets, with every engagement finishing in a real report, not just an exploit.
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, commonly shortened to VAPT, is how organisations formally verify their security posture before an auditor, regulator or attacker does it for them. DronaShield's VAPT training in Baner, Pune teaches this as a structured discipline, not a collection of tricks, following recognised methodology so graduates can walk into a client engagement and scope, execute and report on an assessment professionally.
The course builds on core hacking concepts but goes further into the specifics that make VAPT a distinct profession: precise scoping and rules of engagement, systematic vulnerability assessment using tools like Nessus and OpenVAS, exploitation validation with Metasploit, and dedicated tracks for web application testing against the OWASP Top 10, mobile application testing on Android and iOS, wireless assessments and an introduction to cloud infrastructure testing on AWS and Azure.
Batches run in a hybrid format from our Baner campus, with students from Balewadi, Wakad, Hinjewadi, Aundh and Pashan attending evening or weekend sessions around existing jobs or studies. Every assessment technique is practiced inside an isolated lab range against realistic targets, and every module closes by asking not just "what did you find" but "how would you explain this finding and its risk to a non-technical client."
Graduates leave with a DronaShield Institute completion certificate, a portfolio of completed assessments and sample reports, and the professional communication skills that separate a junior tester from a trusted VAPT consultant. Our placement cell works with job-ready students on resume reviews, mock interviews and introductions to hiring partners across Pune's growing VAPT and consulting industry.
Learners who already understand hacking fundamentals and want to specialise into professional, client-facing VAPT work.
Admins, developers and analysts who want to move into a dedicated vulnerability assessment or pentesting role.
Defenders who want to understand the offensive side deeply enough to validate and prioritise findings better.
Professionals who need to commission, review or interpret VAPT reports as part of ISO 27001 or PCI-DSS compliance work.
Professionals from unrelated fields seeking a structured, methodology-driven path into offensive security consulting.
Self-taught researchers who want formal methodology and report-writing discipline behind their existing skills.
VAPT training builds on foundational hacking knowledge, so a little prior exposure helps, though it is not strictly mandatory.
Run structured vulnerability assessments and penetration tests for client organisations.
₹4 – 10 LPA*
Focus specifically on exploitation and validation of vulnerabilities across networks and applications.
₹4.5 – 11 LPA*
Advise organisations on risk, remediation priorities and security programme maturity.
₹6 – 13 LPA*
Participate in longer, stealthier adversary-simulation engagements against mature targets.
₹7 – 15 LPA*
Find and responsibly disclose vulnerabilities through public bug bounty programs.
Project-based*
Interpret and validate VAPT findings as part of ISO 27001, PCI-DSS or SOC 2 audits.
₹5 – 10 LPA*
*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.
Fifteen modules covering methodology, execution and reporting across network, web, mobile and cloud targets, 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.
This VAPT training is led by certified trainers drawn from DFIR, SOC and VAPT industry backgrounds who have delivered real client assessments and written real reports. Sessions mix short theory blocks with long, supervised lab time, and trainers review sample reports individually so students learn to communicate findings clearly, not just find them.
Every module in this course is reinforced with a lab exercise inside our isolated assessment range. You will scope a mock engagement, run vulnerability scans, manually validate and exploit findings, chain together attack paths across network and web layers, and finish with a capstone project where you run a full VAPT engagement end-to-end and deliver a client-ready report with risk ratings and remediation guidance, exactly as expected on the job.
DronaShield's placement cell works with students throughout the VAPT training program, not just at the end. Support includes resume and LinkedIn profile reviews focused on VAPT and consulting roles, mock technical interviews and report-review sessions, 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 | VAPT Training | Digital Forensics |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Proactive, finding and validating vulnerabilities before an incident | Reactive, investigating what happened after a breach or crime |
| Best for | Those wanting to run assessments and client engagements | Those wanting to investigate incidents and support legal cases |
| Format at DronaShield | 2 months, hybrid, assessment-lab heavy | Available as a dedicated specialised track |
| Typical next step | Senior VAPT consultant, red team roles | DFIR analyst, cyber crime investigation roles |