The CEH Exam: Application Process, Rules and Eligibility

About The Exam

Number of Questions: 125

Test Duration: 4 Hours

Test Format: Multiple Choice

Test Delivery: ECC EXAM, VUE

Exam Prefix: 312-50 (ECC EXAM), 312-50 (VUE)

Passing Score: In order to maintain the high integrity of our certification exams, EC-Council Exams are provided in multiple forms (I.e. different question banks). Each form is carefully analyzed through beta testing with an appropriate sample group under the purview of a committee of subject matter experts that ensure that each of our exams not only has academic rigor but also has real world applicability. We also have a process to determine the difficulty rating of each question. The individual rating then contributes to an overall cut score for each exam form. To ensure each form has equal assessment standards, cut scores are set on a “per exam form” basis. Depending on which exam form is challenged, cut scores can range from 60% to 85%.

Who Is It For?

Suggested Course Duration

Training Boot Camps

Days: 5 Minimum

Hours: 40

Academic Courses

Days: Adapts according to the academic format of universities

Minimum Hours: Vary according to program requirements of universities

Training Options

iLearn (Self-Study):- This solution is an asynchronous, self-study environment which delivers EC-Council’s sought-after IT Security hacking training courses in a streaming video format.

iWeek (Live Online):- This solution is a live, online, instructor-led training course that you can attend with a live instructor from anywhere with an internet connection.

Master Class:- This solution offers you the opportunity to learn from world-class instructors and the opportunity to collaborate with top Infosecurity professionals. MasterClass classes come with a slew of additional benefits including add-on certification training, local meet-up opportunities, and iLearn access.

Training Partner (In Person):- This solution offers in-person CEH training so that you can get the benefit of collaborating with your peers and gaining real-world skills, conveniently located at one of the hundreds of training centers authorized to teach EC-Council courses around the world.

Education Partner (In Person or Online):- This solution offers education courses through EC-Council Academia partnered institutions to benefit students enrolled in a college or university degree programs.

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Who is a Certified Ethical Hacker?

A Certified Ethical Hacker is a specialist typically working in a red team environment, focused on attacking computer systems and gaining access to networks, applications, databases, and other critical data on secured systems. A CEH understands attack strategies, the use of creative attack vectors, and mimics the skills and creativity of malicious hackers. Unlike malicious hackers and actors, Certified Ethical Hackers operate with permission from the system owners and take all precautions to ensure the outcomes remain confidential. Bug bounty researchers are expert ethical hackers who use their attack skills to uncover vulnerabilities in the systems.

Course Description

The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential is the most trusted ethical hacking certification and accomplishment recommended by employers globally. It is the most desired information security certification and represents one of the fastest-growing cyber credentials required by critical infrastructure and essential service providers. Since the introduction of CEH in 2003, it is recognized as a standard within the information security community. CEH v11 continues to introduce the latest hacking techniques and the most advanced hacking tools and exploits used by hackers and information security professionals today. The Five Phases of Ethical Hacking and the original core mission of CEH remain valid and relevant today: “To beat a hacker, you need to think like a hacker.”

Who should take the CEH Exam?

According to EC-Council, “to catch a hacker, you need to think as one.” A CEH must apply the same knowledge and tools as malicious hackers, but in a lawful and legitimate manner. The CEH credential can help professionals pinpoint and refresh the know-how required to do just that.

According to the EC-Council, “The Certified Ethical Hacker certification will fortify the application knowledge of security officers, auditors, security professionals, site administrators, and anyone who is concerned about the integrity of the network infrastructure” all from a vendor-neutral perspective. The certification can help professionals stand out by proving they have the proper theoretical background, as well as the practical skills and experience needed to harden the IT framework of a company. A CEH should be able to apply effective tools and techniques to identify problem areas beyond what can be highlighted by scanning software.

Today, the certification is regarded as one of the most sought-out credentials for professionals. The U.S. Department of Defense has included it as a mandatory standard for Computer Network Defenders Service Providers (CND-SP) in Directive 8570, and it is also ANSI 17024 compliant.

What is the time period of CEH course?

The time period (Duration) for CEH course varies from 3 months to 9 months but in some cases it can extend up to 1 to 2 years.