Certified Ethical Hacker - CEH v13 - AI Powered
(Global Certification)

The CEH exam is a 4-hour, knowledge-based examination with multiple-choice questions. Each question is carefully weighted according to the domain and objective and carries its own cut score.

The CEH exam has multiple forms, each with a rotating set of questions. Because the questions and forms rotate, each exam has a cumulative cut score that is calculated as the aggregate of all question cut scores.

This rotation creates multiple variations of passing scores based on the exam form you receive. Typical passing cut scores range from 65% to 85%, providing the most equitable and fair approach to exam performance according to ISO/IEC 17024 testing standards.

CEH also offers a 6-hour, 100% practical exam in which students face 20 real-world scenarios.

Candidates can attempt both these exams to get a CEH (Master) credential. Both the above exams are US DoD 8140 approved and ANAB accredited.

Your cut scores and achieved scores will be shown on your exam transcript, which is available immediately after you complete the examination.

Yes, candidates who wish to bypass the official training and jump straight to the exam may apply for eligibility. If granted, you can take the examination directly.

Refer to the question ‘How do I get certified?’ in the FAQs above for the eligibility guidelines and application process.

While we recognize that there are some great resources on YouTube, EC-Council does not publish its official training on YouTube, nor do our authorized partners.

There are many self-published videos that claim to prepare you for the CEH exam. While they may provide valuable information, they are not a substitute for official CEH training and will not be accepted as a valid method of study when applying for exam eligibility.

The most common path students take to prepare for CEH is official training. Certified EC-Council instructors use official EC-Council training materials designed to take you through the various domains covered in the exam.

CEH also includes over 50% hands-on activities in a live Cyber Range, where you practice and apply the knowledge and skills learned in the course against live virtual systems in a controlled environment.

Students receive official exam prep test banks with mock exam questions broken down by domain to assess their level of readiness for the certification. We strongly recommend using these resources to prepare.

However, if you choose the direct eligibility route, review the domains covered in the exam and the exam blueprint based on your own knowledge and experience levels. You can self-assess your competency in each area and decide if you’re ready to attempt the exam.

Students in official CEH v13 training receive free retakes based on the package they enroll in. Retake exams are also available to others for a fee, if required.

Your options vary depending on your program, but we’re here to help.

EC-Council University: Log in to your MyECCU account and connect with your counselor.

EC-Council Academia Partner: Speak with your instructor to see if the university has included certification in the student resources. If not, you can write to [email protected] to connect with our student services team.

The CEH program and exam cover a variety of topics that center around the tactics and procedures required to be a tactical cybersecurity professional. Spanning the entire kill-chain process, CEH includes topics such as foot printing and reconnaissance, scanning, gaining access, maintaining access, and covering tracks.

This 5-phase ethical hacking process applies to a variety of scenarios, including traditional on-premises networks, cloud, hybrid, and IoT systems, and stretches across a variety of topologies and application environments.

Students learn a variety of tools and techniques throughout this process, as well as how hackers will utilize the same TTPs to hack into organizations.

While CEH covers the core domains of cybersecurity, it also includes AI cybersecurity skills, empowering students to master AI-driven cybersecurity skills and learn to hack AI systems based on the OWASP TOP 10.

CEH addresses the latest emerging attack vectors and security strategies, enabling students to stay current.

Security professionals attending this program will learn ethical hacking, including the Cyber Kill Chain, vulnerability assessment, and social engineering. You’ll explore how hackers operate, identify weaknesses in target systems, and apply remediation strategies to protect your organization from cyberattacks.

You’ll learn the core domains of cybersecurity, master the 5 phases of the ethical hacking framework, and automate all tasks using AI tools. So, you’ll learn not only how to use AI skills but also how to hack AI systems.

Ethical hacking is crucial to cybersecurity and offers extensive growth opportunities. If you want to learn ethical hacking on your own, it may seem easy, but it requires a lot of experience and knowledge.

You need to stay up-to-date with the latest hacking trends and resources in order to combat the escalating cyber threats. In addition to technical skills, you should also be familiar with basic hacking tools, penetration testing, and other aspects of ethical hacking, including the use of AI in cybersecurity.

The ethical hacking phases require extensive training and practical experience in areas such as attack vectors and penetration testing, SQL injection attacks, denial of service attacks, firewall attacks, password cracking, enumeration, and cloud computing.

There are many online resources available for learning ethical hacking, but it can be difficult to choose the right one. Therefore, it is important to have a structured learning method from a reliable source.

An accredited program like the EC-Council’s CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) is considered the gold standard in ethical hacking and is recognized worldwide. If you’re passionate about this field and enjoy thinking outside the box, then you can build a successful career in this field.

While the CEH program and certification stand on their own and are not required to be taken as part of a track sequence, many students choose to focus on specific specializations, such as digital forensics, threat intelligence, penetration testing, or executive leadership.

To support those specializations, EC-Council offers a series of certification tracks that focus on stacking the competencies required to excel in those fields.

Discover the available tracks and types of careers they lead into.

Cyber Career Track Guide

Students attending official training for CEH, either through our online division iClass or in person at an Authorized Training Center, will receive the most comprehensive ethical hacking program on the market, enhanced with AI-driven skills.

The training resources stretch well beyond what you may be used to in a typical boot camp style course, as CEH not only supports you in the training program but also supports you after training and well into your career as a certified ethical hacker.

The unique framework in CEH – Learn, Certify, Engage, Compete – provides the following:

• Courseware: One-year access to all course materials, including cheat sheets.
• Hands-on labs: Six months of access to hands-on labs hosted in our Cyber Range to complement the 5 days of training.
• Exam vouchers: Vouchers with one-year validity and free retakes (available in selected CEH packages) if you are not successful on your first attempt.
• Exam prep: Practice in a mock exam environment to assess your readiness.

Post-certification support:

• Engage practice range:Participate in a mock ethical hacking engagement within a simulated organization – on your own time and at your own pace. Start with scanning and reconnaissance, identify vulnerabilities, and follow the CEH process to assess the target organization, leading all the way up to exploitation of the targets, including web servers, IoT devices, and IT/OT systems.
• Compete: After you complete your first engagement against the target organization, you’ll move on to Compete, where you can take part in monthly global hacking competitions available exclusively to certified ethical hackers. Face new scenarios each month, like malware analysis, ransomware, SCADA/ICS environments, hacking into power grids, web applications, and more.

Continuous Learning:

• Ethical hacking video libraries: To further support your continuous learning and skill development, you’ll also receive access to our curated Ethical Hacking Video Libraries through CodeRed, featuring 2 to 4-hour online courses on topics such as Python for Pen testers, Opensource intelligence, Wireshark for Ethical Hackers, Ethical Hacking with Nmap, Windows Penetration Testing Essentials, Next Gen Firewalls, Applied Secure Smart City, Burp Suite: Web App Pen Testing, and more.

Yes, every concept taught in CEH is supported by hands-on labs hosted in our Cyber Range. The training itself is split roughly 50/50 between lectures and discussions (50%) and hands-on labs (50%).

Additional hands-on practice is available in our 221 labs, featuring objective-based, CTF-style flags to challenge your critical thinking and applied knowledge. You’ll reinforce your ethical skills in our practice range, where you can hack, attack, and practice in live networks.

This is followed by 12 months of live competitions, all executed in our Cyber Range, ensuring 100% hands-on and applied learning experience.

We strongly believe you can’t really learn to hack just by reading a book. You must practice. If you are considering CEH, be prepared for an intensive hands-on program where you will practice and refine your skills as an ethical hacker.

Training is available globally through EC-Council iClass as well as through the world’s largest network of Authorized Training Centers (ATCs). EC-Council has over 900 ATCs across 145 countries.

If you are seeking credit-bearing programs at a college or university, EC-Council University offers bachelor’s and master’s programs in cybersecurity that incorporate CEH into the curriculum. Additionally, over 1,200 colleges and universities include CEH as part of their degree programs using our official Academia Courseware and Labs.

When selecting your training location, look for the Authorized Training Center Logo or the Official Academia Partner Logo to ensure you receive recognized and quality instruction.