EC-Council Ethical Hacking Essentials
EntrySecurity FundamentalsFree
Free 12-module ethical hacking foundations course with certificate of completion. Covers attack phases, footprinting, scanning, enumeration, and exploitation concepts. Entry point to the EC-Council certification ecosystem.
What you'll prove
- Explain the ethical hacking methodology and attack lifecycle phases
- Identify common attack types including social engineering and network attacks
- Describe footprinting and reconnaissance techniques used by attackers
- Explain scanning and enumeration concepts for target discovery
- Identify common exploitation techniques at a conceptual level
Frequently asked
Is the EC-Council EHE really free?
Yes. EHE and the rest of the EC-Council Essentials Series (NDE, DFE, SCE, CSE, ISE, TIE, DSE) are all available for free via the CodeRed platform with no payment required.
Is EC-Council EHE worth getting?
It provides a verifiable free certificate from a recognized cybersecurity vendor. While it carries less weight than CEH, it is a legitimate credential for portfolios with no experience and no cost barrier.