EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker is one of the top credentials in cybersecurity. Known around the world for the comprehensive nature of the program, and its effectiveness in training professionals in ethical hacking, it has truly become one of the top reputable cybersecurity certifications in the industry. Being the most in-demand certificate in ethical hacking, and a true career builder, preparing for this advanced certification can be a time-consuming process. Being an Accredited Training Center through the EC-Council, Phishbuster Academy is one of the few organizations authorized to offer the required training needed before taking the CEH exam. With the help of Phishbuster Academy’s Certified Trainers, we have designed a program that guides learners through the essential information within a week. Contact us today to learn how C|EH can upgrade your cybersecurity career.
C|EH Certification Exam Details
The Certified Ethical Hacking program was carefully designed to provide professionals with an on-going learning path to continue to hone their skills in ethical hacking. Starting with preparing for, and achieving, the C|EH certification, those that pass this exam can choose to attempt the incredibly difficult 6-hour Practical Exam. Once passing the practical, the EC-Council will provide a C|EH Master certification. From there, professionals have the opportunity to engage in monthly competitions, compete with other Certified Ethical Hackers around the world, and they even have a leaderboard to track the best of the best. All of this sounds exciting, but it starts with diving into the study and preparation for that first step.
The Certified Ethical Hacking program was carefully designed to provide professionals with an on-going learning path to continue to hone their skills in ethical hacking. Starting with preparing for, and achieving, the C|EH certification, those that pass this exam can choose to attempt the incredibly difficult 6-hour Practical Exam. Once passing the practical, the EC-Council will provide a C|EH Master certification. From there, professionals have the opportunity to engage in monthly competitions, compete with other Certified Ethical Hackers around the world, and they even have a leaderboard to track the best of the best. All of this sounds exciting, but it starts with diving into the study and preparation for that first step.
The Certified Ethical Hacker exam is a grueling four-hour, multiple-choice exam that has a total of 125 questions. This EC-Council cybersecurity certification covers a wide range of critical areas. The course modules include:
- Network Attacks and Defense Strategies
- Introduction to Ethical Hacking
- Foot Printing and Reconnaissance
- Scanning Networks
- Enumeration
- Vulnerability Analysis
- System Hacking
- Malware Threats
- Sniffing
- Social Engineering
- Denial-of-Service
- Session Hijacking
- Evading IDS, Firewalls, and Honeypots
- Hacking Web Servers
- Hacking Web Applications
- SQL Injection
- Hacking Wireless Networks
- Hacking Mobile Platforms
- IoT and OT Hacking
- Cloud Computing
- Cryptography
The EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker meets the requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8570.01.
Being one of the most thorough and difficult exams in cybersecurity, the CEH is also one of the toughest certifications to prepare for. Teaching professionals how to think and act like hackers takes time and practice, but it is truly the best way to position yourself to understand how to protect your organization from talented attackers. This course will assist in gathering in-depth understanding of all phases of hacking, attack vectors, and the essential preventative countermeasures. To apply for the CEH exam, candidates must complete an authorized course through an approved training center, making Phishbuster Academy an ideal partner for your learning journey.
Being one of the most thorough and difficult exams in cybersecurity, the CEH is also one of the toughest certifications to prepare for. Teaching professionals how to think and act like hackers takes time and practice, but it is truly the best way to position yourself to understand how to protect your organization from talented attackers. This course will assist in gathering in-depth understanding of all phases of hacking, attack vectors, and the essential preventative countermeasures. To apply for the CEH exam, candidates must complete an authorized course through an approved training center, making Phishbuster Academy an ideal partner for your learning journey.
Accelerating CEH Preparation with Top-of-the-Line Bootcamps
Phishbuster Academy has designed one of the most successful and thorough training platforms available for the Certified Ethical Hacker. Our certified trainers are some of the best in the business. We provide a weeklong bootcamp, that thoroughly covers all 20 modules. With access to over 200 hands-on labs, including competition style training, our course spends a large amount of time focused on active learning. Additionally, our program provides access to over 3,500 hacking tools to help teach you how to hack multiple operating systems. It is truly one of the best programs available today. We feel so confident in our course that our program comes with UNLIMITED exam retakes.
Bootcamp Includes:
- 40-hour Live Training Session with a Phishbuster Certified Trainer
- Course Study Guide
- 6 Months Access to Hands-on Labs
- Practice Exams
- Access to Additional Video Training and Bootcamp Recordings
- EC-Council C|EH Exam Voucher
- Access to the Global C|EH Challenge
- Unlimited Exam Retakes – you read that right, you just need to follow our program, and if we think you are exam ready then you get access to this exclusive offer.
Accelerated bootcamp price is $3,395.00.
Frequent Questions
What jobs opportunities can I get with the Certified Ethical Hacker?
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Passing this exam opens the doors to a vast number of job opportunities like Cybersecurity Forensic Analysts, Network Defense Technician, Cyber Red Team Operator, Cybersecurity Engineer, Information Security Engineer, Cyber Threat Analyst, SOC Security Analyst, IT Security Compliance Specialist, Penetration Tester, Vulnerability Analyst, Information Security Manager, System Administrator, Information System Security Officer, and Incident Response Engineer.
How much does the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker Certification cost?
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Although you can find exam preparation tools starting as low as $199, candidates must complete an authorized training course in order to apply for taking the exam, or submit a $100 non-refundable eligibility application fee to see if you can qualify based on career experience. These training courses typically range between $2700 and $3900, and almost always offer the exam voucher as a part of their program.
What are the prerequisites for taking the Certified Ethical Hacker exam?
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There are essentially two options. Option 1, applicants with a minimum of two-years experience can submit an eligibility form, along with a $100 non-refundable application fee, to see if they qualify for the exam. Option 2, applicants can complete a course authorized by the EC-Council. Upon completion with an Accredited Training Center, the applicants can waive the experience and application fee.
What is the certification exam format for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker?
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There are a total of 125 multiple-choice questions on the test, and you will have a total of four hours to complete it. Upon passing the exam, you will have the opportunity to take the 6-hour, 20 question practical exam to pursue the C|EH Master Certification.