Certified Professional Ethical Hacker

Certified Professional Ethical Hacker (CPEH)

The Certified Professional Ethical Hacker (CPEH) is a vendor-specific certification offered by Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM) that validates an individual"s skills and knowledge in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and security auditing.

Focus

The Certified Professional Ethical Hacker certification focuses on Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, and Security Auditing

Exam Duration

The Certified Professional Ethical Hacker exam duration is 2 hours

Num of Question

The exam contains a total of 100 questions

Exam Fee

The exam fee is $300-$400 USD (depending on the country"s exchange rate).

Exam Validity

The CCRN-Pediatric certification is valid for 3 years from the date of passing the exam.

Prior Certification

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent

Exam Format

The Certified Professional Ethical Hacker exam is a Multiple-choice questions, Simulations

Passing Conditions

To pass Certified Professional Ethical Hacker exam, applicants must achieve a minimum score of Passing score is 60%

Who Should Take

Individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and security auditing.

• Information Security Specialist
• Ethical Hacker
• Penetration Tester
• Security Auditor
• Chief Information Security Officer

Prerequisites

At least 2 years of experience in IT security or related field

Or can substitute with certifications:

• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Certification Process

• Step 1: Meet the prerequisites and prepare for the exam.
• Step 2: Schedule the exam at an authorized test center.
• Step 3: Pass the exam with at least 60% score.
• Step 4: Maintain the certification by attending continuous learning objectives.

Domains with Weights

• Domain 1: Network Security Fundamentals (25%): This domain focuses on the basic concepts of network security, including network protocols, firewall configuration, and network architecture.
• Domain 2: Threats and Vulnerabilities (20%): This domain assesses the candidate"s knowledge and skills in identifying and mitigating threats and vulnerabilities, including malware, phishing, and social engineering.
• Domain 3: Penetration Testing (25%): This domain evaluates the candidate"s skills in performing penetration testing, including network scanning, vulnerability assessment, and exploitation.
• Domain 4: Security Auditing (15%): This domain focuses on the principles of security auditing, including security procedures, audit tools, and reporting.
• Domain 5: Incident Response and Management (15%): This domain assesses the candidate"s knowledge and skills in incident response and management, including incident handling and disaster recovery.