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Build Saudi Arabia's
Next Generation
of Cyber Defenders.

Pristine InfoSolutions delivers world-class, certified cybersecurity training — hands-on, practitioner-led, and built specifically for the Saudi and GCC market. From entry-level ethical hacking to executive DPO programmes, in Arabic and English, classroom and online.

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CISEH — Ethical Hacking
50 Hours
BEGINNER
12 seats left
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CPTE — Penetration Testing Expert
100 Hours
ADVANCED
8 seats left
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CCEI — Cyber Expert & Investigator
Instructor-Led
PROFESSIONAL
Group booking
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ISO/IEC 27001 — Lead Implementer/Auditor
PECB Accredited
PROFESSIONAL
Enrolling
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Certified DPO — Data Protection Officer
Classroom/Online
EXECUTIVE
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CISEH Ethical Hacking
CPTE Penetration Testing
CCEI Forensics
ISO/IEC 27001
Certified DPO
Arabic & English
NCA Approved
5,000+ Trained
Hands-On Labs
CTF Exercises
PECB Accredited
Law Enforcement Training
Corporate Customised
Classroom & Online
CISEH Ethical Hacking
CPTE Penetration Testing
CCEI Forensics
ISO/IEC 27001
Certified DPO
Arabic & English
NCA Approved
5,000+ Trained
Hands-On Labs
CTF Exercises
PECB Accredited
Law Enforcement Training
Corporate Customised
Classroom & Online
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Five Internationally Recognised Certification Programmes

Each programme is designed to deliver maximum practical capability — hands-on labs, real-world scenarios, and CTF challenges taught by practitioners who defend Saudi Arabia's most critical organisations.

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PROGRAMME 01 · CISEH
Certified Information Security & Ethical Hacker
BEGINNER – INTERMEDIATE

Saudi Arabia's most popular entry point into cybersecurity. The CISEH delivers comprehensive, practically-oriented ethical hacking and information security training covering the full spectrum of defence and attack — suitable for anyone with basic computer knowledge.

Duration
50 Hours
Format
Classroom / Online
Exam
2.5 hrs · 50 MCQs
Language
Arabic + EN
Core Learning Pillars
Network Security — TCP/IP, firewalls, intrusion detection, VPNs, wireless security
Email Security — Phishing identification, email header analysis, spoofing, encryption
Web Application Security — OWASP Top 10, SQLi, XSS, CSRF, web vulnerability exploitation
Cyber Law — Saudi legal frameworks, digital evidence, ethical obligations
Ethical HackingNetwork SecurityWeb SecurityCyber LawHands-On LabsCTF Exercises
Ideal For Students, IT professionals, system administrators, security officers, and anyone seeking to enter the cybersecurity field. No prerequisites required.
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PROGRAMME 02 · CPTE
Certified Penetration Testing Expert
ADVANCED

The region's most advanced VAPT certification — covering offensive and defensive knowledge required to become a world-class penetration tester. Real-time exploitation scenarios from both attacker and defender perspectives. Rated the most prestigious penetration testing certification across the GCC.

Duration
100 Hours
Format
Classroom / Online
Exam
Theory + Practical
Language
Arabic + EN
Core Learning Pillars
Information Gathering — OSINT, reconnaissance techniques, target profiling, attack surface mapping
Scanning & Enumeration — Port scanning, service fingerprinting, vulnerability identification
Exploitation — Real-world exploitation, payload delivery, post-exploitation, lateral movement
Report Writing — Professional deliverable production aligned to industry standards
VAPTExploitationOffensive SecurityReport WritingReal-World LabsHack the Box
Ideal For CISEH certification or equivalent. Firm understanding of networking, operating systems, and hacking fundamentals required.
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PROGRAMME 03 · CCEI
Certified Cyber Expert & Investigator
PROFESSIONAL

The most advanced cybercrime investigation and digital forensics programme in the region. A detailed methodological approach covering major investigation scenarios and forensic tools required to carry out investigations leading to prosecution. Highly sought by law enforcement, government agencies, and corporate legal teams.

Duration
Instructor-Led
Format
Classroom / Corporate
Exam
Theory + Practical
Language
Arabic + EN
Core Learning Pillars
Digital Forensics — Forensic methodology, evidence preservation, chain of custody, legal admissibility
Hacker Behaviour Analysis — Attacker TTPs, intrusion timeline reconstruction, digital footprint analysis
Storage Forensics — File system analysis, deleted file recovery, device imaging techniques
Cybercrime Response — Evidence recovery, incident documentation, e-commerce crime investigation
Digital ForensicsCybercrime InvestigationEvidence RecoveryLaw EnforcementChain of CustodyCorporate IR
Ideal For Law enforcement officers, government investigators, corporate legal teams, security analysts, and HR professionals involved in internal investigations.
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PROGRAMME 04 · ISO 27001
ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management
PROFESSIONAL

The internationally recognised standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) — PECB accredited. Pristine delivers both Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor pathways. NCA ECC, SAMA, and PDPL alignment mapped to ISO 27001 Annex A controls throughout. 31 CPD credits awarded.

Duration
Flexible
Format
Self-Paced / Classroom
Exam
3 Hours · PECB Exam
Language
Arabic + EN
Core Learning Pillars
Lead Implementer — ISMS scope, risk assessment (ISO 27005), SoA, policy development, 93 Annex A controls
Lead Auditor — Audit principles, first/second/third-party audits, reporting, nonconformity management
Saudi Context — NCA ECC, SAMA, and PDPL alignment mapped to Annex A throughout
Practical Templates — ISMS policy templates in Arabic and English provided to all participants
ISO 27001:2022ISMSLead ImplementerLead AuditorPECBRisk ManagementNCA ECC Aligned
Ideal For Security managers, compliance officers, auditors, and IT professionals responsible for implementing or auditing information security management systems.
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PROGRAMME 05 · Certified DPO
Certified Data Protection Officer
EXECUTIVE

The Certified DPO programme develops the knowledge, skills, and competence to implement and manage a privacy compliance framework — aligned to Saudi Arabia's PDPL, GDPR, and ISO 27701. As PDPL enforcement strengthens, qualified DPOs are becoming a boardroom-level requirement for every organisation processing Saudi personal data.

Duration
Flexible
Format
Classroom / Online
Exam
Assessment-Based
Language
Arabic + EN
Core Learning Pillars
PDPL Framework — SDAIA roles, data subject rights, obligations, enforcement mechanisms in Saudi Arabia
Privacy Programme Design — Policies, records of processing, data mapping, consent management
DPIA Process — Identifying and mitigating privacy risks in new projects and systems
Breach Management — 72-hour SDAIA notification, breach assessment, cross-border transfer controls
PDPLGDPRISO 27701Privacy FrameworkData MappingDPIABreach ManagementSDAIA
Ideal For Privacy officers, legal counsel, compliance managers, HR directors, and executives with privacy programme responsibility.

Learn the Way That Works for You

Three flexible delivery formats designed for individual professionals, distributed teams, and corporate training programmes across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

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Classroom Training

Full in-person, instructor-led training at Pristine's state-of-the-art Riyadh training facilities — dedicated lab environments, real-time interaction, peer learning, and CTF challenges.

Face-to-face interaction with certified trainers
Dedicated lab systems and hacking environments
Collaborative peer learning and group exercises
CTF (Capture The Flag) live challenges
Available in Riyadh and across GCC on request
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Live Online Training

Fully interactive live sessions with expert trainers — same quality, same depth, fully accessible from anywhere in the Kingdom or region. Not pre-recorded video.

Live, interactive sessions — not pre-recorded videos
Virtual lab environments — real hacking, remotely
Flexible scheduling to fit professional commitments
Session recordings available for review
24/7 support and doubt clearance
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Corporate On-Site

Pristine deploys certified trainers to your organisation — fully customised programmes tailored to your industry, technology stack, compliance obligations, and team skill level.

Training delivered at your office or facility
Curriculum customised to your specific environment
Minimum disruption to business operations
Group pricing and volume discounts available
Available across Saudi Arabia and GCC

Your Requirements. Our Expertise. Fully Customised.

Not every organisation has the same cybersecurity training needs. A Saudi bank facing SAMA compliance requirements needs different content from a law enforcement agency investigating cybercrime, which needs different content from a healthcare provider managing PDPL patient data. Pristine builds custom programmes for all of them.

  • Curriculum built around your specific technology stack, threat landscape, and regulatory obligations
  • NCA ECC-aligned awareness training satisfying Domain 1 workforce requirements
  • Law enforcement modules developed in partnership with Saudi cyber investigation authorities
  • SAMA-specific financial cybersecurity training for bank security teams and board members
  • Group pricing for 5+ participants — significant savings versus individual enrolment
  • Delivered in Arabic, English, or bilingual depending on your team's preference
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Government Ministries
NCA ECC awareness · Saudi cyber law · Incident handling · Arabic-language delivery
CUSTOM
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Banks & Fintechs
SAMA cybersecurity awareness · BEC fraud awareness · Phishing simulation · PDPL customer data
CUSTOM
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Law Enforcement
CCEI forensics custom · Cybercrime investigation · Dark web evidence · Legal admissibility
CUSTOM
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Healthcare Providers
PDPL patient data · Medical device security · Ransomware awareness · Clinical staff
CUSTOM
Energy & Industrial
OT security awareness · ICS threat landscape · SACS-002 orientation · Incident escalation
CUSTOM

Why Saudi Professionals Choose Pristine Academy

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Taught by Active Practitioners

Every Pristine trainer is an active security professional — OSCP, CISM, CISSP, and ISO 27001 LA certified instructors who defend Saudi Arabia's most critical organisations day-to-day. Not academic lecturers.

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Arabic-First Delivery

All programmes available in Arabic — not translated from English, but taught natively in Arabic by Saudi and Arabic-speaking trainers who understand the cultural and regulatory context of the Kingdom.

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100% Practical & Hands-On

No death-by-PowerPoint. Every programme includes dedicated lab time, real hacking exercises, CTF challenges, and practical scenario work — skills you can apply the day after training.

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NCA ECC Awareness Aligned

All Pristine training programmes are aligned to NCA ECC Domain 1 cybersecurity awareness requirements — providing evidence for NCA audit submissions.

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Career Placement Support

Pristine's training alumni have access to job opportunities across our 500+ Saudi client network — active career placement support for graduates seeking cybersecurity roles in the Kingdom.

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Vision 2030 Workforce

Pristine Training Academy is actively building the Saudi cybersecurity workforce that Vision 2030 demands — training Saudi nationals to fill the cybersecurity roles the Kingdom's digital transformation requires.

What Our Training Alumni Say

★★★★★

The CPTE programme is genuinely the most advanced practical penetration testing course in the GCC. The real exploitation labs — not simulated, actual vulnerable environments — built skills I couldn't get from any other certification. I passed my first client pentest engagement immediately after completing the course.

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Khalid Al-Anazi
Senior Penetration Tester, Saudi Cybersecurity Firm
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I completed the CCEI programme as a detective in the Saudi cybercrime division. The digital forensics methodology and evidence preservation procedures directly improved our investigation quality — the training was specifically tailored for law enforcement context, not generic corporate security.

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Hamad Al-Mutairi
Cybercrime Investigator, Saudi Police
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Pristine's corporate NCA ECC awareness training for our 400-person ministry was exceptional. The Arabic-language materials, the culturally relevant phishing examples, and the practical scenarios specifically designed for Saudi government employees made it the most effective security awareness programme we have ever delivered.

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Sara Al-Mohammed
Head of Cybersecurity, Saudi Government Ministry

Training Academy FAQs

No — CISEH is specifically designed to be accessible to anyone with basic computer knowledge. No prior hacking experience, programming knowledge, or IT background is required. The course builds from fundamentals up. Students from non-technical backgrounds including business, law, and management have successfully completed CISEH and transitioned into cybersecurity careers.
Yes — all Pristine certifications are internationally recognised: CISEH and CPTE are recognised across the GCC and internationally as practitioner-quality certifications. The ISO 27001 certification is PECB-accredited — the same certification body used globally for ISO management system certifications. The Certified DPO is recognised across the EU and internationally. All certifications are mapped to the NCA cybersecurity career framework.
Yes — all Pristine programmes are available in Arabic, English, or bilingual (both languages simultaneously). Our Riyadh classroom sessions are delivered in Arabic by default with bilingual materials. Online sessions can be requested in either language. All course materials, exams, and certificates are available in Arabic. Our instructors are Saudi nationals or Arabic-speaking professionals with deep Saudi regulatory knowledge.
Yes — Pristine's corporate on-site training can be deployed to any organisation across Saudi Arabia. We bring certified trainers, lab equipment, and all training materials to your facility. The curriculum is customised to your team's current skill level, your industry, and your specific security challenges. Minimum group size is 5 participants for on-site delivery. Contact us for group pricing and scheduling.
NCA ECC-2:2024 Domain 1 (Cybersecurity Governance) requires organisations to maintain a cybersecurity awareness and training programme for all staff. Pristine's training programmes directly satisfy these requirements — providing trained staff, training records for NCA evidence submission, and programme documentation. Our corporate awareness programmes are specifically structured to produce the evidence NCA examiners expect to see.
CISEH (50 hours) is the entry-level ethical hacking programme — covering network security, email security, web application security, and cyber law from foundational principles. No prerequisites required. CPTE (100 hours) is the advanced penetration testing expert programme — requiring CISEH-level knowledge as prerequisite. CPTE covers real exploitation techniques, custom payload development, advanced post-exploitation, and professional VAPT report writing. Most professionals complete CISEH first, then progress to CPTE.

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