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Offensive · Red Team · Pentest·EC-Council

CEH

Medium

Certified Ethical Hacker

About this cert

Ethical hacking certification covering reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation techniques from an attacker mindset.

IntermediateEthical Hacking & Offensive TechniquesIntermediate min.Bachelor's Degree (bac+3–4)Personalized for United States
Prep time
2–4 months (~120h)
Exam
4h
Validity
3 yr
Required training
Yes

Your action plan

Prerequisites, preparation paths, readiness checks, and funding — tailored to your profile.

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§01·Certification sheet

Prerequisites

Education, prior credentials, and vendor requirements before you sit the exam.

Diploma / education

Bachelor's Degree (bac+3–4)

Required training

MandatoryEC-Council official training OR experience waiver application

Knowledge & experience

  • Two years of security experience (claimed)
  • Official CEH training or eligibility waiver

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How to prepare

Estimated prep: 2–4 months (~120h) · Lab: EC-Council iLabs

§03·Certification sheet

Could you pass the CEH?

This self-assessment estimates whether you are realistically ready to pursue the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13) exam — not just administrative eligibility, but exam-level skills.

CEH readiness quiz

Could you pass the CEH?

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This self-assessment estimates whether you are realistically ready to pursue the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13) exam — not just administrative eligibility, but exam-level skills.

Answer scale

  • YesYes — 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.
  • NoNo — I would not know where to start.

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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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