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Certified Ethical Hacker Master
About this cert
Validates CEH knowledge plus six-hour CEH Practical lab exam — proof you can apply ethical hacking techniques hands-on.
- Prep time
- 3–5 months after CEH knowledge exam
- Exam
- 10h
- Validity
- 3 yr
- Required training
- No
Your action plan
Prerequisites, preparation paths, readiness checks, and funding — tailored to your profile.
01·Certification sheet
Prerequisites
Education, prior credentials, and vendor requirements before you sit the exam.
Diploma / education
Required training
Prior certifications
Knowledge & experience
- →Pass CEH multiple-choice exam
- →EC-Council CEH Master path — distinct from PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker (CLEH)
02·Certification sheet
How to prepare
Estimated prep: 3–5 months after CEH knowledge exam · Lab: EC-Council iLabs
- Visit website
Offensive Security
Vendor - Visit website
SANS
Bootcamp - Visit website
Cybrary
Online
03·Certification sheet
Could you pass CEH Master?
Self-assessment aligned with enriched profile for Certified Ethical Hacker Master.
● CEH Master readiness quiz
Could you pass CEH Master?
Self-assessment aligned with enriched profile for Certified Ethical Hacker Master.
Answer scale
- Yes — Yes — I can explain it and/or I have hands-on experience.
- Somewhat — Somewhat — I know the basics and could look it up, but limited practice.
- No — No — I would not know where to start.
04·Certification sheet
Funding & support
Programs and pathways for candidates in United States. Always confirm eligibility before applying.
Employer support
Employer tuition reimbursement
Many employers reimburse certification costs when tied to your role. Ask HR about L&D budgets or professional development allowances.
Public employment services
Workforce Innovation grants (WIOA)
State workforce boards may fund approved training for eligible unemployed or career-switching candidates.
National incentives
Veterans GI Bill & SkillBridge
Veterans may use education benefits for approved cyber training and certification prep.
Student loans & financing
Income-share & bootcamp loans
Some bootcamps partner with lenders; compare total cost vs self-paced study.
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