About Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Exam

Introduction To the CEH Exam

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) is one of the most popular hacking certifications for security professionals. It is offered by EC Council, the global leader in Infosec certification programs. CEH certification consists of 20 core modules. The entire structure of security modules covers areas from an introduction to hacking and securing web servers.

  • Exam Name: EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Exam Code: 312-50
  • CEH Exam Cost: $950 (USD)
  • Duration: 240 mins
  • Number of Questions: 125
  • Passing Score: 70%
  • Books / Training: Courseware

Prerequisites and Eligibility Criteria for CEH Certification

Before taking the exam, candidates are advised to take the CEH Training. If the official training is not taken first, the candidates must pay an additional $100 eligibility application fee and records of at least two years of experience in information security. If the documents supporting prior experience are not provided, the candidates may send a request to consider the education background.

Complete List of CEH Modules

  • 1.Introduction to Ethical Hacking
  • 2.Footprinting and Reconnaissance
  • 3.Scanning Networks
  • 4.Enumeration
  • 5.Vulnerability Analysis
  • 6.System Hacking
  • 7.Malware Threats
  • 8.Sniffing
  • 9.Social Engineering
  • 10.Denial-of-Service
  • 11.Session Hijacking
  • 12.Evading IDS, Firewalls, and Honeypots
  • 13.Hacking Web Servers
  • 14.Hacking Web Applications
  • 15.SQL Injection
  • 16.Hacking Wireless Networks
  • 17.Hacking Mobile Platforms
  • 18.IoT Hacking
  • 19.Cloud Computing
  • 20.Cryptography