Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Credential: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Credentialing Agency: International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program certifies individuals in the specific network security discipline of Ethical Hacking from a vendor-neutral perspective. A Certified Ethical Hacker is a skilled professional who understands and knows how to look for the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in networks and/or computer systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker upon request from an organization. The certification is for individuals who are responsible for securing (or testing the security of) computer networks. The CEH is appropriate for security officers, auditors, security professionals, site administrators, and others who may be concerned about the integrity of their organizations network infrastructure. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of Information Security related work experience.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
|---|---|---|
| 2210 Information Technology Management Series |  Other |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 2 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)
101C Sun Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (505) 922-2882
Fax: (505) 341-0050
Email: Johanna.pirolo@eccouncil.org
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have a minimum of two years of work experience in the Information Security domain and should be able to provide a proof of the same as validated through the application process unless the candidate attends official training.
Candidates who do not attend the Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures Course must submit a CEH Exam Eligibility Application Form and obtain authorization from EC-Council before attempting the exam.
Written Exam CEH v3.0
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Background (22%)
- Network and Communication Technologies
- Information Security Threats and Attack Vector
- Information Security Technologies
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Analysis/Assessment (13%)
- Information Security Assessment and Analysis
- Information Security Assessment Process
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Security (24%)
- Information Security Controls
- Information Security Attack Detection
- Information Security Attack Prevention
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Tools/Systems/Programs (29%)
- Information Security Systems
- Information Security Programs
- Information Security Tools
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Procedures/Methodology (9%)
- Information Security Procedures
- Information Security Assessment Methodologies
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Regulation/Policy (2%)
- Information Security Policies/Laws/ Acts
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Ethics (2%)
- Ethics of Information Security
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) examination:
- Best Sources
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Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
For more information on the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Renewal Period: 3 years
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