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Ethical Hacker & Penetration Tester
NSQF Level 6
Conduct authorised penetration tests, vulnerability assessments and red team exercises to identify security weaknesses before attackers do, aligned to nasscom NSQF Level 6 (SSC/Q8503). Ethical Hackers are among the most sought-after cybersecurity professionals, with opportunities in consultancies and enterprise security teams.
₹4–8L
Avg Salary
L 6
NSQF Level
27 cr.
ABC Credits
₹12K
GoI Incentive
Program Overview Video
1,500+ enrolled₹28L top package150+ hirers
NSQF LevelLevel 6
ABC Credits27 credits
GoI Incentive₹12,000
Salary Range₹4–8 LPA
Official Partners
MeitY · FutureSkills Prime
Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India
NSDC · Skill India
National Skill Development Corporation
Qualification Pack Specification
SSC/Q8503| QP Code | SSC/Q8503 |
| QP Version | v2.0 |
| NSQF Level | Level 6 |
| ABC Credits | 27 credits (NEP 2020 / NCrF compliant) |
| Certification Body | nasscom IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council |
| Assessment Body | NSDC Authorized Assessment Partner |
| Alignment | FutureSkills Prime · Skill India · NSQF 2022 |
| NAAC Criteria | 1.3.3 · 3.3.1 · ABC Integration Eligible |
| GoI Incentive | ₹12,000 per eligible candidate (via PFMS) |
| Industry Sectors | IT · ITeS · Telecom · BFSI |
Who is this program for?
Colleges, HoDs & Principals
Use nasscom CAC certificate as NAAC evidence under Criterion 1.3.3 & 3.3.1. Map syllabi to NOS standards. Fulfil ABC credit obligations for NEP 2020 compliance.
🎓 NAAC Evidence Provided
Placement Officers (TPOs)
nasscom-certified students are recognised by 300+ nasscom member companies. Higher offer-to-joining conversion from NSQF-aligned candidate profiles.
✅ 300+ nasscom Companies
Final Year Students & Freshers
Earn NSQF certification, ABC credits, and government incentive via PFMS direct bank transfer on placement.
💰 ₹12K GoI Incentive
Working Professionals
Upskill with industry-recognised NSQF certification. nasscom member companies fast-track QP-certified profiles in hiring pipelines.
Corporates & HR Teams
Pre-screen candidates using nasscom QP credentials. Qualify for GoI incentives when upskilling existing workforce via NSDC-approved schemes.
Official NAAC Evidence Support for Higher Education Institutions
Earn a nasscom Curriculum Alignment Certificate (CAC) — accepted as NAAC audit evidence. Institutions gain credible documentation for accreditation and NEP 2020 compliance.
National Occupational Standards (NOS)
SSC/Q8503MandatorySSC/N8503
Plan and execute authorised penetration tests
50 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8504
Conduct web application and API security testing
30 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8505
Perform post-exploitation and produce penetration test reports
30 hrs
MandatorySSC/N0902
Apply automation and scripting in security testing
20 hrs
MandatoryDGT/VSQ/N0102
Employability Skills
60 hrs
What You'll Be Able To Do
9 outcomes01
Plan and scope authorised penetration tests with documented rules of engagement
02
Conduct systematic reconnaissance, enumeration and vulnerability discovery
03
Exploit network, web and application weaknesses in controlled, authorised environments
04
Perform post-exploitation, privilege escalation and lateral movement testing
05
Assess web applications against the OWASP Top 10 and OWASP Testing Guide
06
Map exploitation techniques to MITRE ATT&CK and recommend layered defences
07
Produce professional penetration test reports with risk-rated, actionable findings
08
Conduct all testing strictly within legal, ethical and authorised boundaries
09
Apply scripting and automation to improve testing efficiency
Government of India Incentive — ₹12,000 per Eligible Candidate
Via FutureSkills Prime · MeitY + nasscom · Disbursed through PFMS directly to learner's bank account
₹4,500
Training Fee Support
₹7,500
Post-Placement Incentive
PFMS
Direct Bank Transfer
Eligibility: Indian citizen, age 15–45. First-time skill certification only. Valid Aadhaar + active bank account required.
Curriculum & Syllabus
8 modulesSSC/Q8503
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8
Modules
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9
Outcomes
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5
NOS Units
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L6
NSQF
01
Penetration Testing Methodology & Legal Framework
7 topics
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02
Reconnaissance & Enumeration
7 topics
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03
Network & Infrastructure Exploitation
7 topics
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04
Web Application Penetration Testing
7 topics
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05
Post-Exploitation & Privilege Escalation
7 topics
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06
Wireless & Social Engineering Testing
7 topics
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07
Scripting & Automation for Pentesting
7 topics
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08
Reporting & Capstone CTF
7 topics
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Want the full syllabus with NOS breakdowns & assessment pattern?
Constituent Workshops
1 workshopsComplete these nasscom-certified workshops to build the foundation for Ethical Hacker & Penetration Tester. Each awards NSQF credits and ABC credits independently.
Ethical Hacking & Pentesting Workshop
Skills & Tech Stack
Tools & Technologies
Kali LinuxNmapMasscanMetasploit FrameworkBurp Suite ProfessionalOWASP ZAPHashcatJohn the RipperHydraAircrack-ngWiresharksqlmapNiktoGobusterGoPhishBloodHoundMimikatzPythonPowerShell
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