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Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) Master
Demonstrate Your Mastery of Practical Ethical Hacking Skills
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The ultimate validation of your practical skills
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Master
is the ultimate validation of hands-on ethical hacking expertise. To earn the CEH Master title, you must complete the globally respected CEH certification by passing the four-hour CEH Knowledge Exam and the six-hour, lab-based CEH Practical Exam. The program tests your ability to think and act like a hacker—conducting reconnaissance, exploiting vulnerabilities, and defending systems using 550+ attack techniques. Furthermore, with the integration of AI-powered tools and methods into the latest CEH
AI
, you’re not just keeping up with modern cyber threats, you’re also staying ahead in skills and in your career.
Trusted by governments, chosen by top-tier professionals, and recognized by the industry as a benchmark of elite proficiency
Boosts career potential for high-paying, top-hierarchy roles in offensive security
Validates your ability to perform ethical hacking in real-world scenarios
ANAB-accredited and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD 8140)-approved.
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What skills you’ll demonstrate with CEH practical
Reconnaissance and footprinting
Demonstrate an understanding of attack vectors, perform network scanning to identify live and vulnerable machines in a network; and conduct OS banner grabbing, and service and user enumeration.
Vulnerability assessment
Perform vulnerability analysis to identify security loopholes.
Gaining access
Perform system hacking, steganography, steganalysis attacks, and cover your tracks; identify and use viruses, computer worms, and malware to exploit systems; and perform SQL injection attacks.
Sniffing and session hijacking
Perform packet sniffing and session hijacking techniques.
Web application hacking
Conduct a variety of web server and web application attacks, including directory traversal, parameter tampering, and XSS, among others.
Cryptography attacks
Perform different types of cryptography attacks.
Become a CEH master
Validate your practical skills through the world’s first ethical hacking certification
Gain and
demonstrate industry-ready skills
in managing high-
pressure
situations and applying
critical
thinking
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97%  stated that the skills they acquired in CEH helped safeguard their organizations.
97%  found that CEH Labs accurately mimic real-world cyberthreats.
92% of employers prefer CEH graduates for ethical hacking jobs.
CEH is mapped to 45 cybersecurity job roles.
1 in every 2 professionals received a promotion after earning the CEH credential.
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Your road to the CEH master
CEH AI Training
Build advanced, real-world practical skills and AI-driven cybersecurity expertise with official CEH training.
CEH Knowledge Based Exam
Earn the world’s no. 1 ethical hacking certification with a knowledge-based exam.
CEH Practical Exam
Validate your practical skills in the CEH Practical Exam.
CEH Master
Earn the ultimate credential in ethical hacking.
Take a CEH Class
at an Authorized
Academic Partner
Pass the CEH
Exam
Pass the CEH
(Practical) Exam
CEH (Master)
Achieved
What is CEH Master
CEH Master is the next evolution of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker program, and a logical ‘next step’ for those holding this prestigious certification. CEH is meant to be the foundation for anyone seeking to be an ethical hacker. The CEH Practical Exam was developed to give ethical hackers the chance to prove their ethical hacking skills and abilities. Earning the CEH Master designation is your way of saying, “I learned it, I know it, I proved it.”
To earn the CEH Master designation you must successfully demonstrate your knowledge of Ethical Hacking through two distinctly different proving grounds. First, you must attempt and successfully pass the ANAB-Accredited Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) multiple choice exam.
Once you complete this first step, you can move on to the second part of earning the Certified Ethical Hacker Master designation, the
CEH Practical
Exam (ANAB-Accredited and US DoD 8140 Accredited) certification.
CEH practical
Course outline
Training and exam details
CEH practical
CEH practical
CEH Practical is a six-hour, an ANAB-accredited and US DoD 8140 approved rigorous exam that requires you to demonstrate the application of ethical hacking techniques such as threat vector identification, network scanning, OS detection, vulnerability analysis, system hacking, web app hacking, etc. to solve a security audit challenge.
The hands-on exam will test you to your limits in unearthing vulnerabilities across major operating systems, databases, and networks. It is not a simulation exam. It mimics a real corporate network using live virtual machines, networks, and applications, designed to test your skills. You will be presented with various scenarios and will be asked to demonstrate the application of the knowledge acquired in the certified ethical hacker course to find solutions to real-life challenges.
Furthermore, you will be given limited time, just like in the real world. The exam was developed by a panel of experienced SMEs and includes 20 real-life scenarios with questions designed to validate essential skills required in the Ethical Hacking domain as outlined in the CEH Program
CEH (Practical) Credential Holders Are Proven To Be Able To:
Demonstrate the understanding of attack vectors.
Perform network scanning to identify live and vulnerable machines in a network.
Perform OS banner grabbing, service, and user enumeration.
Perform system hacking, steganography, steganalysis attacks, and cover tracks.
Identify and use viruses, computer worms, and malware to exploit systems.
Perform packet sniffing.
Conduct a variety of web server and web application attacks including directory traversal, parameter tampering, XSS, etc.
Perform SQL Injection attacks.
Perform different types of cryptography attacks.
Perform vulnerability analysis to identify security loopholes.
Course outline
Course outline
Module 01: Introduction to Ethical Hacking
Module 02: Footprinting and Reconnaissance
Module 03: Scanning Networks
Module 04: Enumeration
Module 05: Vulnerability Analysis
Module 06: System Hacking
Module 07: Malware Threats
Module 08: Sniffing
Module 09: Social Engineering
Module 10: Denial-of-Service
Module 11: Session Hijacking
Module 12: Evading IDS, Firewalls, and Honeypots
Module 13: Hacking Web Servers
Module 14: Hacking Web Applications
Module 15: SQL Injection
Module 16: Hacking Wireless Networks
Module 17: Hacking Mobile Platforms
Module 18: IoT and OT Hacking
Module 19: Cloud Computing
Module 20: Cryptography
Training and exam details
About the exam
How to attain the CEH Master Credential?
CEH Master, is the next evolution for the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker credential, and a logical ‘next step’ for those holding the prestigious certification. Earning the CEH Master designation is your way of saying, “I learned it, I understood it, and I proved it.”
CEH Exam
Number of Questions
125
Test Duration
4 Hours
Test Format
Multiple Choice
Test Delivery
ECC EXAM, VUE
Exam Prefix
312-50 (ECC EXAM), 312-50(VUE)
CEH (Practical)
Exam Title
Certified Ethical Hacker (Practical)
Number of Practical Challenges
20
Duration
6 Hours
Availability
Aspen – iLabs
Test Format
iLabs Cyber Range
Passing Score
60% to 85%
Type of Exam
Open book
Training Schedule
Duration
5 Days (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible to attempt EC-Council CEH, certification examination, candidate may opt to:
Attend Official Training
If a candidate has completed the official EC-Council training either at an Accredited Training Center via the iClass platform, or at an approved academic institution, the candidate is eligible to attempt the relevant EC-Council exam without going through the application process.
About the CEH Training Program
Our security experts have designed over 221 labs that mimic real time scenarios in the course to help you “live” through an attack as if it were real and provide you with access to over 4000 commonly used hacking tools to immerse you in the hacker world.
The goal of this course is to help you master an ethical hacking methodology that can be used in a penetration testing or ethical hacking situation. You will walk out the door with ethical hacking skills that are highly in demand.
We test your abilities with real-world challenges in a real-world environment, using labs and tools requiring you to complete specific ethical hacking challenges within a time limit, just as you would face in the real world!
In the EC-Council CEH (Practical) exam, a complex network of a large organization, consisting of various network systems (including DMZ, Firewalls etc.) is replicated, where you as an ethical hacker,
have to
discover and exploit real time vulnerabilities while also auditing the systems. This is a rare offering, since very few certifications create such environments, while others (including respected brands) only claim to provide hands-on learning and
can’t
provide experiential learning
that’s
akin to
actually performing
the ethical hacking techniques learnt, while working in real life.
Become a CEH Master
Who is the CEH master for?
The Certified Ethical Hacking training course will significantly benefit security officers, auditors, security professionals, site administrators, and anyone who is concerned about the integrity of the network infrastructure.
Cybersecurity professionals
Drive your cybersecurity career forward with CEH, enhanced by the power of AI
Teams and organizations
Turbocharge your team’s knowledge with certified ethical hacking powered by AI
Government and military
CEH is trusted and highly valued globally by government departments and defense bodies
Educators
Create and grow your own cybersecurity courses and programs
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Before I started, I had some knowledge about KaliLinux, BackTrack, Wireshark and other tools, but the CEH gave me a more advanced training on these tools and many more.
Iskren-Yankon
Chief Expert Information Security Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry​
CEH was my first confidence booster and helped land me a job on a Red team in the government sector.
Farzan Karimi
Engineering Manager, Android Offensive Security, Google​
Knowledge I gained from CEH gave me the confidence I needed to step into a role as a security engineer and penetration tester.
Roy Davis
Security Engineer, Zoom
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FAQs
CEH master
CEH training
CEH master
What is CEH Master? How is it not the same as the regular CEH
AI
CEH Master
is the next evolution of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH
AI
) program. It’s the logical ‘next step’ for professionals who already hold the CEH
AI
certification. CEH
AI
lays the foundation for ethical hacking, while the CEH Practical exam allows you to prove your ethical hacking skills and abilities. Earning the CEH Master designation demonstrates, “I learned it, I know it, I proved it.”
The CEH Master is a whole different level. It’s designed to prove to employers, peers, and yourself that you can handle ethical hacking challenges under pressure. To become a
CEH Master
, you must pass both the CEH Knowledge Exam and a real-world-style
CEH Practical exam
In the CEH Practical Exam, we don’t give you exam simulations. We test your abilities with real-world challenges in a real-world environment and under a time limit, just like on the job. It’s less about knowing the tools and more about how well you can
master hacking
scenarios when the pressure is on.
Is a CEH Master the same as having a master’s in ethical hacking?
While
CEH Master
isn’t
a university
-issued
ethical hacking master
s degree
it
holds serious weight
in the
cybersecurity industry. It
often
considered
on par with a
aster
-level credential
ue to the rigorous requirements. To earn
the
CEH
aster
candidates must complete the in-depth
CEH
training
and
pass
the
CEH
ractical exam
, which
validate
thei
r cybersecurity prowess to employers.
How do I get the CEH Master certification?
Step one:
Complete
the CEH
training and
pass the CEH
knowledge
exam.
This is
where
you
’ll
learn the
core
principles
of cybersecurity and master
the phases of
ethical hacking
, enhanced
with AI skills
Step two:
Pass
the
CEH Practical
xam
In th
is
six
hou
r,
100
hands-on assessment
ou
’ll
work
with
real systems
and
demonstrate
your ability to ethically
break into
them
, just like in real-world scenarios
What’s the CEH course duration like?
The course duration d
epends
on the
learning
option
you select
. If
you’re
studying independently
, the
CEH
course
might stretch over 8–12 weeks. In a boot
camp or instructor-led setup, it
could take just
5–10 days.
Keep in mind
if
you
’re
aiming to
becom
CEH
Master
it’s
wise to allow
some extra prep time
especially for the
CEH
ractical
xam
Do you know how much the CEH Practical exam costs?
The
CEH
Practical exam cost
may vary
For the most
accurate
and up-to-date pricing, c
ontact
your
course provider or
a certified
training advisor.
you’re
serious about proving your skills with a
master hack
test,
the exam is
a worthwhile
investment.
Why not just stop at CEH ? Why go for CEH Master?
he CEH
help
you build
a strong foundation
in cybersecurity and
opens up
opportunities in the field of ethical hacking
However,
the
CEH
Master
will set you apart
It proves that
ou’re
not just reading about
exploits
but
also
fixing them under pressure. And in a world where companies are looking for top-tier pr
ofessionals
, having
the
CEH
Master credential
is
like
having a
aster
s in ethical hacking
which
make
all the difference.
What are the DCWF (DoD 8140) job roles aligned with the CEH certification?
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes the
CEH
certification for several key cybersecurity roles under its Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program—DoD 8140. The approved job roles that recognize
CEH
are:
111 – All-Source Analyst
141 – Warning Analyst
511 – Cyber Defense Analyst
531 – Cyber Defense Incident Responder
541 – Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
661 – Research & Development Specialist
CEH training
What will I get out of the CEH course?
In the course, you’ll dive deep into how attackers think and operate. You’ll get hands-on practice in finding weak spots in systems using the five phases of ethical hacking, learn 550 attack techniques, and explore new AI-powered methods through real-world scenarios. From probing networks to simulating attacks and figuring out why something is vulnerable, the
CEH
is designed to equip you with skills you can use on the job.
Course features include:
221 advanced labs
20 modules covering the core of cybersecurity
4,000+ hacking and security tools
Integrated AI skills mapped to the five phases of ethical hacking
Training in offensive AI techniques
Dual assessment: Practical and knowledge-based exams
CEH
Engage for real-world ethical hacking assignments
Dedicated labs to practice AI skills
CEH
Compete with one-year access to 12 monthly CTF challenges
ANAB and U.S. DoD 8140 approved certification
Where does the whole “AI” thing fit into ethical hacking?
AI is shaking things up in cybersecurity, and this course makes sure
you’re
ready for that shift.
anually sifting through mountains of data or constantly scanning for hidden threats
is
exhausting
We’ll
show you how AI tools can take on a lot of that grunt work.
They’re
great at spotting patterns, flagging potential risks much faster, and sometimes even helping predict where an attack might come from. Think of it as adding a brilliant assistant to your security team, helping you make better decisions
faster.
CEH
make
you ready for th
paradigm
shift
AI
is driving
in cybersecurity.
I’m not an AI expert. Will I be lost taking CEH ?
Not a chance! EC-Council
designed
this
CEH
course
assuming that
you’re
not
an AI
expert
It
starts
with the fundamentals you need before
moving o
to the trickier stuff. If
you’re
already
familiar
with basic cybersecurity
concepts
or how networks
generally work
, you can follow along without any problem. The real goal is to get you comfortable understanding and
using
AI tools specifically for security tasks so
that
you
can
double
your productivity.
No advanced degree is
required
How will learning ethical hacking with AI help my career?
Breaking into or moving
up in
cybersecurity takes effort. But here’s the thing: professionals who combine traditional hacking know-how with these newer AI approaches
are
in high demand. Companies increasingly want people who can do more than just run down a checkli
st. They need
critical thinkers who adapt quickly and know how to use the latest, most innovative tools effectively. This blend of skills
will
make you stand out, whether
you’re
looking for that first role, a better job, or a promotion.
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