CEH Certification Requirements: A Complete Guide for Aspiring Ethical (Bengaluru)
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To sit for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13) exam (https://www.icertglobal.com/cyber-security/certified-ethical-hacker) you must fulfill specific eligibility, domain knowledge, and preparation requirements.Official Eligibility PathwaysThe EC-Council enforces two distinct paths to qualify for the CEH ANSI exam: Official Training Route (Recommended for Beginners): Complete an accredited EC-Council training course (via live bootcamp, self-paced learning, or an official partner). This path automatically waives any prior work experience requirements. Direct Exam / Self-Study Route: Requires at least 2 years of verified work experience in Information Security. You must pay a $100 non-refundable application fee and receive official verification from EC-Council prior to purchasing an exam voucher. Prerequisite Knowledge & Technical FoundationsWhile there are no mandatory degree prerequisites, candidates must have strong technical fundamentals to understand the course material: Networking Fundamentals: Deep understanding of TCP/IP protocols, subnetting, OSI layers, DNS, routing, and common network ports. Operating Systems: Administrative proficiency in Linux (Kali/Parrot OS) and Windows environments via command line. Basic Scripting: Ability to read or write basic automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Security Basics: Conceptual understanding of firewalls, encryption/pki, access controls, and common vulnerability types.Certification Roadmap: Step-by-StepVerify Your Eligibility Path: Choose between attending accredited training or submitting two years of security experience for background verification. Master the 20 Exam Domains: Gain competency in ethical hacking methodologies across footprinting, network scanning, system hacking, malware, social engineering, web applications, cloud security, and AI-driven security tools. Complete Hands-on Labs: Build practical experience with key industry tools including Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, and ShellGPT. Pass the CEH ANSI (312-50) Exam: Pass the 4-hour, 125 multiple-choice question exam testing your theoretical and tool-based knowledge. (Optional) Earn CEH Master Status: Pass the separate 6-hour CEH Practical exam featuring 20 real-world, hands-on challenges to secure the CEH Master title.