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Published by Mike McNelis on May 25, 2022
What Are the Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) Certification Requirements?
Ethical hacking is one of the most effective ways to make systems and networks as resistant to cybercrime as possible, but a successful ethical hacker needs to be as skilled as the malicious hackers trying to gain unrestricted access to systems and data. As a cybersecurity professional, it’s essential to stay ahead of the curve so that you’re aware of new hacking techniques and tools well before you have to confront them.
EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) program is the best way to become an ethical hacker with world-renowned credentials. The C|EH program provides learners with a comprehensive range of skills and a deep understanding of ethical hacking by combining theoretical instruction with hands-on training. Once you pass the final exam and earn your C|EH certification, you’ll be able to test a wide array of systems to discover their vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them. These skills make certified ethical hackers valuable assets to businesses and organizations as reliance on digital and online infrastructure increases worldwide
What Will You Learn in the Certified Ethical Hacker Course?
Both experienced cybersecurity professionals and those who are just starting out will benefit from the C|EH program. Below are some of the top subject areas covered in the C|EH course:
CEH Course Eligibility
There are two paths that applicants can choose from to be eligible for the final C|EH exam. The first is to attend an official EC-Council training course, which is designed for all skill levels. The training course does not require previous cybersecurity experience.The second path allows applicants with at least 2 years of previous information security experience to skip the course and go directly to taking the certification exam. Applicants must first submit evidence of their previous experience and should have knowledge in the following fields:
Information security and ethical hacking
Reconnaissance techniques
System hacking phases and attack techniques
Network and perimeter hacking
Web application hacking
Wireless network hacking
Mobile platform, IoT, and operational technology (OT) hacking
Cloud computing
Cryptography
Course Duration
EC-Council has designed this course as a bootcamp to accelerate your journey to becoming a C|EH. The 5-day, 40-hour program is designed to maximize learning and get you ready for action as soon as possible.
At the end of the course, you’ll need to pass a 4-hour exam composed of multiple-choice questions that test what you have learned. Once you pass the C|EH exam, you’ll have the opportunity to continue sharpening your ethical hacking skills and achieve further recognition in the field of ethical hacking with the C|EH (Master) credential.
The Certified Ethical Hacker (Master) Credential
The C|EH (Master) certification is the next step for top C|EHs. Those who earn the C|EH (Master) credential have proven their proficiency, confidence, and in-depth comprehension of ethical hacking through their outstanding performance on the 6-hour C|EH (Practical), a rigorous, hands-on exam in a live network environment that challenges participants to put their knowledge to the test.
The C|EH (Master) credential proves to current and future employers that the holder’s information security abilities are of the highest caliber. While there are no specific eligibility criteria for the C|EH (Practical), candidates are strongly recommended to first take the C|EH course. In order to earn the C|EH (Master) certification, participants must pass both the C|EH certification exam and the C|EH (Practical).
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