EC-Council CEH
The most widely held paid penetration testing certification globally. CEH v13 includes AI-powered tools, 221 hands-on labs, and covers 20 attack domains across 5 attack phases. DoD 8570 approved. Strong HR recognition especially in government and enterprise environments.
What you'll prove
- Conduct reconnaissance using OSINT and active scanning techniques
- Identify and exploit network, system, and web application vulnerabilities
- Perform session hijacking, sniffing, and man-in-the-middle attacks
- Apply social engineering techniques in controlled environments
- Analyze malware at a behavioral level to understand attack techniques
- Conduct cloud and IoT security assessments
- Apply AI-driven attack and defense tools in v13 curriculum
Frequently asked
How much does CEH cost?
The CEH v13 exam voucher costs approximately $856 USD for onsite testing. The CEH Practical exam costs approximately $470 separately.
CEH vs OSCP — which is better?
OSCP is a 24-hour hands-on practical exam with significantly higher technical depth and respect among security practitioners. CEH has stronger HR recognition, especially in government and enterprise hiring. Both have value — OSCP for technical depth, CEH for credential recognition in HR screening.
Is CEH DoD approved?
Yes. CEH is DoD 8570/8140 approved for CSSP Analyst roles.