Overview

The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification, exam code 312-50, is a globally recognized credential offered by the EC-Council. It validates your skills in identifying vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks using the same knowledge and tools as malicious hackers-but in a lawful and legitimate manner to assess the security posture of a target system.​Exam OverviewExam Code: 312-50Version: CEH v12Format: Multiple-choice questionsNumber of Questions: 125Duration: 4 hoursDelivery Platforms: EC-Council Exam Portal (ECC EXAM) or Pearson VUEPassing Score: Varies between 60% to 85%, depending on the exam form EC-Council​Exam DomainsThe CEH exam covers the following key areas:​Information Security and Ethical Hacking OverviewReconnaissance TechniquesSystem Hacking Phases and Attack TechniquesNetwork and Perimeter HackingWeb Application HackingWireless Network HackingMobile Platform, IoT, and OT HackingCloud ComputingCryptographyThese domains encompass a wide range of topics, including footprinting, scanning, enumeration, system hacking, malware threats, sniffing, social engineering, denial-of-service attacks, session hijacking, and more.​Eligibility CriteriaYou cn qualify for the CEH exam through one of the following paths:Official Training: Complete an official EC-Council training program via an Accredited Training Center (ATC), iClass platform, or an approved academic institution. This path does not require an eligibility application.​Self-Study: If you opt for self-study, you must:Possess at least 2 years of work experience in the Information Security domain.Submit an Exam Eligibility Application along with a $100 non-refundable fee for processing.Upon approval, you can purchase an exam voucher at the list rate. ​CEH Master CertificationTo achieve the CEH Master designation, candidates must pass both:​CEH Knowledge Exam: The standard 125-question multiple-choice exam.CEH Practical Exam:Format: 6-hour practical exam with 20 real-life challenges.Environment: Conducted in a live cyber range simulating a corporate network.Passing Score: 70% ​RecertificationThe CEH certification is valid for 3 years. To maintain the certification, holders must:​Earn 120 Continuing Education Credits (ECE) within the 3-year period.Submit the credits to EC-Council for verification.

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