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Earn credentials that prove real-world skills — built on our 40-day bootcamp and validated by industry professionals.

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Built Different

NDCEH is not your typical multiple-choice exam certification.

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Practical-First Assessment

70% of your score comes from a real CTF lab where you must find and exploit vulnerabilities — not answer theory questions.

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Professional Report Writing

20% based on a pentest report you write — the same deliverable you'd send to a real client.

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Verifiable Digital Badge

Shareable LinkedIn badge with QR code linking to your live certificate. Employers can verify instantly.

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Built on 40-Day Bootcamp

Mapped directly to our NDCEH curriculum — 5 domains from recon to bug bounty reporting.

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Affordable Pricing

Currently FREE for Pilot Cohort. Future price: PKR 15,000 — a fraction of international alternatives.

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2-Year Validity + Retakes

Certificate valid for 2 years. Failed? Retake after 30 days. Up to 2 attempts included.

How It Works

Certification Process

Enroll & Pay

Create your portal account, enroll in the certification program, and complete the bank transfer payment. Pilot cohort is completely FREE.

Complete Training

Study the 40-day bootcamp material covering all 5 NDCEH domains. Access live sessions, recorded lectures, and practice labs.

Take the Exam

A 3-part assessment: CTF practical lab (70%), pentest report (20%), and theory MCQs (10%). You need 70% overall with 60% minimum on practical.

Get Certified

Receive your PDF certificate with unique UID, verifiable QR code, LinkedIn badge, and digital record on nexusdefenders.com.

Questions

Frequently Asked

What is NDCEH?

NDCEH (Nexus Defender Certified Ethical Hacker) is Pakistan's first practical cybersecurity certification built on the 40-day ethical hacking bootcamp. It validates your ability to perform real penetration testing from reconnaissance to reporting.

How does the exam work?

The exam has 3 parts: a CTF practical lab (70% weight), a professional pentest report (20%), and theory MCQ questions (10%). You must score 70% overall AND at least 60% on the practical component to pass.

What is the passing score?

70% overall with a minimum of 60% on the practical CTF lab. This ensures certified holders have genuine hands-on skills.

How long is the certificate valid?

NDCEH certificates are valid for 2 years from the date of issue. Renewal requires passing the updated exam or completing continuing education credits.

What if I fail the exam?

You get 2 attempts included with your enrollment. If you fail, you can retake after 30 days. We also provide feedback on where you lost marks so you can improve.

Is the Pilot Cohort really free?

Yes, completely free. The pilot cohort is limited and helps us refine the certification process. The standard price after pilot will be PKR 15,000. Enroll now before seats fill up.