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EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

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CEH EC-Council Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1: Core Ethical Hacking ConceptsYou are here

Review legal/ethical context and foundational attack methodologies.

14
hours
2

Phase 2: Recon and System Hacking

Practice scanning, enumeration, vulnerability analysis, and exploitation flow.

26
hours
3

Phase 3: Network and Web Exploitation

Drill network/perimeter and web-application attack-defense scenarios.

24
hours
4

Phase 4: Wireless, Cloud, Crypto, Final Mocks

Finish with mixed-domain full-length CEH-style question sets.

18
hours
Estimated total study time
82 hours
That's about 9 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CEH Exam?

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Age
Education
No formal degree requirement
Experience
2 years of information security experience required for self-study path
Additional Requirements
  • Self-study candidates must submit eligibility application
  • Application fee applies for candidates taking the eligibility route
  • Exam delivery options include ECC Exam Center and Pearson VUE

CEH Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8-14 weeks for most candidates preparing with labs and blueprint-driven review

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

ECC Exam Center (remote proctored) or Pearson VUE

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

No waiting period before second attempt. A 14-day wait applies before attempts 3-5. Maximum 5 attempts in 12 months, then 12-month wait for a sixth attempt.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$950 (ECC) or $1,199 (Pearson VUE)
Application Fee$100 (self-study eligibility route)
Total Estimated Cost$1,050-$1,299+ (self-study + exam route)
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What You'll Study

9 chapters covering everything you need to pass

CEH Exam Details

EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Administered by EC-Council

Official Source
60%-85% (cut score varies by exam form)
Passing Score
125
Questions
4
Hours
$950 (ECC Exam Center voucher) or $1,199 (Pearson VUE voucher)
Exam Fee
Study time: Official CEH training is commonly delivered over 5 days; self-study candidates must satisfy eligibility requirements before voucher purchase.
Prerequisites: Either complete official EC-Council training or demonstrate 2 years of information security work experience and complete exam eligibility application
Valid for: 3 years (ECE cycle)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official EC-Council content outline

Information Security and Ethical Hacking Overview6%

Ethical hacking fundamentals, legal context, and security concepts.

Reconnaissance Techniques17%

Footprinting, scanning, and enumeration methods used in reconnaissance.

System Hacking Phases and Attack Techniques15%

Vulnerability analysis, exploitation methods, and malware techniques.

Network and Perimeter Hacking24%

Sniffing, social engineering, DoS, session hijacking, and evasion methods.

Web Application Hacking14%

Web server, web app, and SQL injection attack and defense techniques.

Wireless Network Hacking5%

Wireless and Bluetooth attack vectors, tools, and countermeasures.

Mobile Platform, IoT, and OT Hacking10%

Mobile, IoT, and OT security attack and defense methodologies.

Cloud Computing5%

Cloud concepts, threats, cloud attack paths, and cloud security controls.

Cryptography5%

Cryptography concepts, attacks, and countermeasure techniques.

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