{"id":77106,"date":"2022-03-28T07:42:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T07:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deveccouncil.kinsta.cloud\/?p=77106"},"modified":"2026-01-29T10:29:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:29:25","slug":"certified-ethical-hacker-ceh-certification-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eccouncil.org\/cybersecurity-exchange\/ethical-hacking\/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh-certification-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Ethical Hacker Requirements &#038; CEH Certification Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"77106\" class=\"elementor elementor-77106\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7a34e9a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7a34e9a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a883340\" data-id=\"a883340\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-508afb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"508afb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>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\u2019s essential to stay ahead of the curve so that you\u2019re aware of new hacking techniques and tools well before you have to confront them.<\/p><p>EC-Council\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eccouncil.org\/train-certify\/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh\/\">Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)<\/a> program is the best way to become an ethical hacker with world-renowned credentials. The CEH 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 CEH certification, you\u2019ll 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 (Galov, 2021).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-038a39d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"038a39d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3761451\" data-id=\"3761451\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba6f291 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba6f291\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What Will You Learn in the Certified Ethical Hacker Course?<\/h2><p>Both experienced cybersecurity professionals and those who are just starting out will benefit from the CEH program. Below are some of the top subject areas covered in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eccouncil.org\/train-certify\/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CEH course<\/a>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Modern exploit technologies.<\/strong> Hackers use various automated methods and tools to access systems, devices, and networks. In the CEH program, you\u2019ll learn about these techniques, including those targeting emerging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), and how to leverage them to test the security of systems by launching your own authorized and lawful attacks.<\/li><li><strong>Malware analysis.<\/strong> Malware is software specifically designed to disrupt and enter a system for the purpose of stealing data or causing other security breaches. You\u2019ll learn how to identify malware, even when it appears innocuous, as well as how to implement preventative measures to block malware from causing a data breach or accessing a network.<\/li><li><strong>Case studies.<\/strong><br \/>The CEH program focuses on several case studies and current events that illustrate how hackers have exploited weaknesses and gained access to information in even the most protected networks. The CEH program includes an in-depth analysis of these incidents so you can familiarize yourself with the techniques used by advanced malicious hackers all over the world.<\/li><li><strong>Hands-on hacking challenges.<\/strong> In addition to classroom instruction, much of the CEH coursework comprises hands-on live challenges that allow you to apply what you\u2019ve learned to real-world scenarios. The program offers two dozen code-breaking hacking challenges that move through four levels of difficulty as you progress in the course. By the end, you\u2019ll have developed a robust skill set honed through experience that you can then apply to future scenarios you encounter as an ethical hacker.<\/li><li><strong>Endless tips and techniques.<\/strong> After completing the CEH program, you\u2019ll be familiar with all of the latest techniques in a hacker\u2019s toolbox. From advanced social engineering tactics to how to use\u2014and combat\u2014malware, you\u2019ll have a complete understanding of ethical hacking, with access to resources covering thousands of hacking tricks and tools.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c04d24c elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c04d24c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eccouncil.org\/train-certify\/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Build Real Hacking Skills With CEH<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-625db93 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"625db93\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-16bb2b1\" data-id=\"16bb2b1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f60f9d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f60f9d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>CEH Course Eligibility &amp;\u00a0Requirements<\/h2><p>There are <a href=\"https:\/\/cert.eccouncil.org\/application-process-eligibility.html?id=ceh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two paths<\/a> that applicants can choose from to be eligible for the final CEH 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.<\/p><p>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:<\/p><ol><li>Information security and ethical hacking<\/li><li>Reconnaissance techniques<\/li><li>System hacking phases and attack techniques<\/li><li>Network and perimeter hacking<\/li><li>Web application hacking<\/li><li>Wireless network hacking<\/li><li>Mobile platform, IoT, and operational technology (OT) hacking<\/li><li>Cloud computing<\/li><li>Cryptography<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-275b09c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"275b09c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8d27614\" data-id=\"8d27614\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b637e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b637e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Course Duration<\/h2><p>EC-Council has designed this course as a bootcamp to accelerate your journey to becoming a CEH. The 5-day, 40-hour program is designed to maximize learning and get you ready for action as soon as possible.<\/p><p>At the end of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eccouncil.org\/train-certify\/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">certified ethical hacker course<\/a>, you\u2019ll need to pass a 4-hour exam composed of multiple-choice questions that test what you have learned. Once you pass the CEH exam, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to continue sharpening your ethical hacking skills and achieve further recognition in the field of ethical hacking with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eccouncil.org\/train-certify\/ceh-master\/\">CEH (Master)<\/a> credential.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f0851c elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1f0851c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eccouncil.org\/train-certify\/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Explore Advanced Ethical Hacking With CEH<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a27348b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a27348b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5677dcd\" data-id=\"5677dcd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6369f92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6369f92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>The Certified Ethical Hacker (Master) Credential<\/h2><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eccouncil.org\/train-certify\/ceh-master\/\"> CEH (Master)<\/a> certification is the next step for top C|EHs. Those who earn the CEH (Master) credential have proven their proficiency, confidence, and in-depth comprehension of ethical hacking through their outstanding performance on the 6-hour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eccouncil.org\/train-certify\/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh-practical\/\">CEH (Practical)<\/a>, a rigorous, hands-on exam in a live network environment that challenges participants to put their knowledge to the test.<\/p><p>The CEH (Master) credential proves to current and future employers that the holder\u2019s information security abilities are of the highest caliber. While there are no specific eligibility criteria for the CEH (Practical), candidates are strongly recommended to first take the CEH course. In order to earn the CEH (Master) certification, participants must pass both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eccouncil.org\/train-certify\/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CEH certification<\/a> exam and the CEH (Practical).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8d12331 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8d12331\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c02e8b8\" data-id=\"c02e8b8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-841a259 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"841a259\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Get Started with the CEH Certification<\/h2><p>Ethical hacking is one of the most in-demand skills in cybersecurity today. Learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eccouncil.org\/get-certified-with-ec-council\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enroll in the CEH course<\/a>, which is one of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eccouncil.org\/best-ethical-hacking-courses-and-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best ethical hacking courses<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eccouncil.org\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact EC-Council today<\/a> with any questions about the CEH program or any of our other industry-respected <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eccouncil.org\/train-certify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cybersecurity certifications<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cd3c7b elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5cd3c7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eccouncil.org\/train-certify\/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Become a Certified Ethical Hacker Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-09e069b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"09e069b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-44940d1\" data-id=\"44940d1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43631c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43631c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>References<\/strong>\n\n<p>Galov, N. (2021, August 9). Cloud adoption statistics for 2021. Hosting Tribunal. <em>https:\/\/hostingtribunal.com\/blog\/cloud-adoption-statistics\/<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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