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TABLE OF

CONTENTS
Certified Ethical Hacker- an introduction

History of Ethical Hacking

About EC Council

Why CEH

Salary- Report

Prerequisites for the Certification

Eligibility Requirements

CEH Exam Format

CEH Instructors

Top Benefits of CEH Certification

Study Plan

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CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKER-

AN INTRODUCTION
To beat a hacker, you need to think like one.-EC Council

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), also known as White Hat Hacker is one of the most
popular and sought after professional certification provided by the reputed
International Council of E- Commerce Consultants (EC Council). Network security
has always been an important concern since internet came into existence. Whereas
traditional hackers or bad guys exploit networks for malicious or evil reasons, ethical
hackers work like good guys and protect computer systems from dangerous intrusions.
A Certified Ethical Hacker is a skilled professional who checks out the vulnerabilities
and ethically penetrates into the network just like any illegal hacker does while
protecting the network from possible threats coming from outside.

HISTORY OF

ETHICAL HACKING
Ethical Hacking dates back to ancient India where people played a strategy game called
Chaturanga, similar to Chess. In 1889, the US Navy adopted war gaming as one of the training
tools. During the 1960s, the first hacking was reported at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 1974, The US Air force conducted its first ethical hack to evaluate the security concerns of
their operating system. The first issue of Phracks, an e-zine was published by and for hackers in
1985. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act came into existence in 1986. John Patrick of IBM
coined the term ethical hacking in 1995. With the widespread use of internet in the 90s, hackers
multiplied. Today, most of the organizations are spending a lot on penetration testing in order to
safeguard their systems from adversaries. Trainings are being offered for the same.

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ABOUT

EC COUNCIL
The International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants or EC Council is a member supported
organization that provides professional certification in the IT security field. Best known for its CEH
certification, EC Council is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

WHY CEH

EC Councils latest CEH V8 version is a complete and elaborative Ethical Hacking and Information System
Security Auditing Program emphasizing on latest security threats, advanced attack vendors and practical real
life application of the latest hacking techniques, methodologies, tools, techniques and security measures.
Most of the IT companies have already made CEH Certification a must qualification for security related posts
making it a go-to certification for security professionals.

Who should take CEH certification?

Security Officers

Auditors

Security Practitioners

Site Administrators

Webmasters

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SALARY-

REPORT
A Certified Ethical Hacker draws an average annual salary of $68,314.
Since CEH is a comparatively new field, professional generally dont have an experience of more than ten years.

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PREREQUISITES FOR THE

CERTIFICATION

It is advisable to refresh some industry related knowledge in order have a comfortable training experience.
KNOW THE BASICS OF INFORMATION SECURITY (CONCEPTS SUCH AS CIA)
UNDERSTAND THE BASICS OF NETWORKING
STRONG KNOWLEDGE OF TCP/IP
KNOW THE BASICS OF CRYPTOGRAPHY
KNOW HOW TO USE A WINDOWS PC

ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS
To take up the CEH Exam, a candidate must have enrolled for a CEH course at an EC Council
Acctredited Training Centre (ATC) or prepared through self-study.

OFFICIAL TRAINING
A candidate must attend an official Instructor led Training (ILT), Computer Based Training, and
(CBT), online live training or academic learning.

SELF-STUDY
In case a candidate wishes to take up the CEH Exam without official training, he/she must possessEducational qualification that reflects specialization in Information Security.
Minimum 2 years of related experience in the field of Information Security.
You are required to deposit a non- refundable eligibility application fee of USD 100.
Complete and submit the Exam Eligibility Application Form.
Buy an official exam voucher from www.eccouncil.org/store.aspx

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CEH EXAM
NUMBER OF QUESTIONS - 125

EXAM FORMAT - MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

TEST DELIVERY

DURATION

EXAM FEE

- VUE TESTING CENTRE

- 4 HRS

PASSING SCORE

- WEB BASED VIA PROMETRIC PRIME

- 70%

- USD 500

The CEH Exam code varies at different testing centers for both web based and vue testing
centers. Both the exams are identical in origin and lead to CEH certification.
You will need to answer questions related to security, hacking tools and techniques and will be
required to decipher exploit codes, study log files and infer output.
It is suggested to take as many practice tests as one can in order to be prepared for the exam.

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CEH

INSTRUCTORS
The EC Council is very particular about the quality of its instructors and highly encourages security
professionals who are experienced enough to become CEH instructors. In order to become a CEH Instructor,
it is required that the person is CEH certified and has a sound experience in Information Security. Aspiring CEH
instructors are also expected to attend EC Councils Train the Trainer Program and clear the CEI exam.

TOP BENEFITS OF

CEH CERTIFICATION
CEH, though a newcomer to the IT Security industry tends to be a hot pick for those who wish to pursue a
career in penetration testing. Before the evolution of CEH, there was no certification dedicated to bring out
the dark side of IT security. This certification covers all aspects of IT security from tools of the trade to ethics.
ABILITY TO BEAT THE HACKERS AT THEIR OWN GAME
KNOWLEDGE OF THE RISKS AND VULNERABILITIES OF THE SECURITY SYSTEM
ENHANCE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF THE TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES OF THE TRADE
ACHIEVE A UNIQUE AND RESPECTABLE TITLE

STUDY

PLAN
The approximate amount of preparation time required for CEH Exam varies from person to person. It is
estimated that a fresher requires around three- four months of preparation while an experienced person can
take up the exam after one month of dedicated preparation. The best way to deal with this dilemma is to take
up a CEH mock test and check ones exam readiness.

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STEP 1
It is required to have a working knowledge of Windows, Linux and Networking, Linux + and
Server+. Candidates should understand basic virtualization concepts as most data centers are
hosted on virtual environment. And no one will allow real- life projects to get hacked. Entire
practice sessions take place in a controlled environment. It is advisable to do some online
research on Windows CLI Cheatsheet, Linux CLI Cheatsheet and basic commands of networking.

STEP 2
While doing self- study it is very important to choose the right study material like All- In- One
Exam Guide by Matt Walker. This is an excellent book and it comes with an extensive master
exam. It helps you in understanding the CEH syllabus.

STEP 3
Try out taking sample practice tests and make a note of your week areas. Keep a check on time.
Simplilearns CEH free practice test is carefully designed to match the preparation needs and
make you exam ready.

STEP 4
Play a lot with security and penetration tools. Learn tcpdump, wireshark, nmap, netcat, snort,
etc. Understand how to capture packets, and how to extract information out of them. You must
be clear on various scan types and various flags, including their binary and hexadecimal
representation. Read various blogs and E-books available on internet. Watching related videos
on You Tube, Security Tube can help you a lot by giving you step by step guidance.

STEP 5
When you are done with your preparation, try taking up practice tests vigorously. Take up the
CEH Exam once you are confident enough to clear it in one go.

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