CEH
Education & Academia abbreviation · Professional Certification
| Stands for | Certified Ethical Hacker |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
CEH stands for Certified Ethical Hacker, a professional certification abbreviation also used in technology.
Certification from the EC-Council covering tools and techniques that attackers use, so security professionals can test and defend systems. The main exam has 125 multiple-choice questions over four hours, and an optional practical exam tests hands-on skills.
Example: The contractor's penetration testers all hold the CEH or OSCP.
Usage notes
EC-Council introduced the CEH in 2003. Eligibility requires official training or two years of security experience. Some practitioners view hands-on certifications such as the OSCP as more rigorous.
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