EC-Council Certifications
Global leader in ethical hacking and cybersecurity certification. The CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) is the industry benchmark for penetration testing skills, covering 20 security domains with hands-on labs.
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Recertification & Renewal
CEH certification is valid for 3 years. Renew by earning 120 EC-Council Continuing Education (ECE) credits over the 3-year cycle (minimum 20 per year). ECE credits come from training, conferences, research, and publishing. EC-Council charges an $80 annual membership fee to maintain certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) validates skills in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and ethical hacking across 20 domains. The current version (v13) includes AI-powered attack and defense techniques.
The CEH exam costs $950 (Pearson VUE) or $1,199 for the exam + training bundle. EC-Council requires either official training or 2 years of infosec experience to sit the exam.
CEH is knowledge-based (multiple choice) and widely recognized by HR. OSCP is hands-on (24-hour practical exam) and valued by technical teams. Many pentesters hold both. CEH opens doors; OSCP proves skill.
Yes. CEH meets DoD 8570/8140 requirements for CSSP Analyst, CSSP Incident Responder, and CSSP Auditor roles. It is one of the most commonly accepted certs for government cybersecurity positions.