Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification, offered by EC-Council, is vendor-neutral and recognized globally, including in America. Here's a breakdown of its syllabus and exam pattern:

Syllabus:

The CEH program covers a comprehensive range of topics related to ethical hacking, broadly categorized into five phases:
⚫ Reconnaissance: Footprinting, social engineering, information gathering techniques.
⚫ Gaining Access: System vulnerabilities, exploitation techniques, malware analysis.
⚫ Maintaining Access: Privilege escalation, rootkits, covert channels.
⚫ Covering Tracks: Evasion techniques, log manipulation, anti-forensics.
⚫ Wireless Networks: Wireless vulnerabilities, encryption cracking, wireless intrusion techniques.

Exam Pattern:
⚫ Format: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
⚫ Number of questions: 125
⚫ Duration: 4 hours
⚫ Passing score: 70% (85 out of 125)
⚫ Content areas: All five phases are covered with varying weightage (exact percentages not publicly disclosed).
⚫ Delivery: Online proctored or at authorized testing centers

Additional Resources:
⚫ EC-Council CEH website: https://www.eccouncil.org/train-certify/ethical-hacking/
⚫ CEH Training options: https://iclass.eccouncil.org/
⚫ Sample Exam Questions: https://www.eccouncil.org/train-certify/ceh-assessment/

Note: While the syllabus and exam pattern are the same worldwide, the availability of training providers and testing centers may vary in different regions within America.