Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v12

Certified Ethical Hacker(CEH) v12

The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program is a respected credential for penetration testers and security professionals. It covers a wide range of topics, including network security, vulnerabilities, and threat mitigation.

Focus

The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v12 certification focuses on Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Vulnerabilities, and Threat Mitigation

Exam Duration

The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v12 exam duration is 4 hours

Num of Question

The exam contains a total of 125 multiple-choice and hands-on questions

Exam Fee

The exam fee is $950 ( discounts available for ECI members and students).

Exam Validity

The CCRN-Pediatric certification is valid for 3 years.

Prior Certification

• CEH v11 certification holders can take a certification upgrade exam

Exam Format

The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v12 exam is a Computer-Based and Online-Proctored

Passing Conditions

To pass Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v12 exam, applicants must achieve a minimum score of Pass the exam by achieving a score of 90% or higher

Who Should Take

The CEH v12 certification is ideal for professionals in security and IT roles, particularly those who are interested or involved in penetration testing and security evaluation.

• Network Security Engineer
• Cyber Security Consultant
• Cloud Security Engineer
• Penetration Tester
• Security Analyst
• Information Security Specialist

Prerequisites

N/A

Or can substitute with certifications:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification can be substituted with 2 years of work experience in security and IT roles
• CompTIA Security+ or better and CEH Academy Training

Certification Process

• Register for the exam on the EC-Council website
• Meet the prerequisites and complete any required training
• Schedule the exam through a testing center or online proctoring
• Complete and pass the exam within the allowed time frame

Domains with Weights

• Domain 1: Network Security (15%): This domain covers threat mitigation, network security techniques, and tools used by hackers. Understanding network security paradigms such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• Domain 2: Vulnerabilities and Penetration Testing (30%): This domain covers understanding vulnerabilities, penetration testing methodologies, and scanning techniques. Emphasis on identifying vulnerabilities in networks, servers, and applications.
• Domain 3: Malware Threats (15%): This domain covers understanding malware threats, file types, and types of malware used in hacking. Analysis of malware threats and techniques used for infection and execution.
• Domain 4: Web Application Security (20%): This domain covers web application security threats and attack techniques. Understanding of web application vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and buffer overflow.
• Domain 5: Cryptography (10%): This domain covers cryptography concepts and techniques. Understanding of symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms, hashing algorithms, and digital signatures.
• Domain 6: Identity and Access Management (IAM) (5%): This domain covers Identity and Access Management concepts and techniques. Understanding of authentication, authorization, and account management.
• Domain 7: Disaster Recovery and Incident Response (5%): This domain covers disaster recovery planning and incident response techniques. Understanding of disaster recovery models, incident response processes, and business continuity planning.