CEH

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Offered by EC-Council

The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) from EC-Council validates knowledge of offensive security: reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and the tools and...

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Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exam at a glance

Format

125 multiple-choice questions (knowledge exam, 312-50)

Duration

4 hours

Delivery

EC-Council exam portal or Pearson VUE (proctored)

Passing score

Varies by exam form, typically 60%–85% (cut-score per form)

Exam cost

Roughly $950–$1,200 USD for the exam voucher

Validity

3 years; maintain with 120 ECE credits

Prerequisites

Complete official EC-Council training, OR document 2 years of information-security work experience plus a $100 eligibility application

About the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification

The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) from EC-Council validates knowledge of offensive security: reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and the tools and techniques used by attackers — so you can defend against them. The current v13 emphasizes AI-driven attack and defense techniques.

A separate, optional hands-on CEH Practical exam earns the 'CEH Master' designation.

Who it’s for: Security analysts, penetration testers, and defenders who want to understand attacker tradecraft.

Official exam page· Details verified 2026-08

What the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exam covers
  • Reconnaissance and footprinting
  • Scanning, enumeration, and vulnerability analysis
  • System hacking and malware threats
  • Network, web, and application attacks
  • Cloud, IoT, and cryptography
How to study for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  1. 1Build a home lab (Kali Linux plus vulnerable targets) to practice safely and legally.
  2. 2Work through the phases of an attack: recon, scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation.
  3. 3Get comfortable with tools like Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, and Burp Suite.
  4. 4Study the CEH exam blueprint and the AI-focused additions in v13.
  5. 5Confirm eligibility (training or experience waiver) before booking.
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) — frequently asked questions

Do I need to take EC-Council training?

Only if you don't meet the experience path. With 2+ years of documented infosec experience you can apply for an eligibility waiver ($100) and self-study instead.

What's the difference between CEH and CEH Master?

CEH is the multiple-choice knowledge exam. Passing the separate 6-hour hands-on CEH Practical as well earns the CEH Master designation.