OVERVIEW

Properly securing servers and networks is a significant challenge due to the ever changing attack methods used by hackers. The most successful security technicians have a thorough understanding of the tools and techniques used by the hackers themselves. This practical knowledge of attack methods allows a defender to assemble more flexible protections for their systems. The Certified Ethical Hacker certification is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical and practical knowledge. This is the first step to becoming a Penetration Tester and increasing your ability to secure a network.

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) is a qualification obtained by assessing the security of computer systems, using penetration testing techniques. The code for the CEH exam is 312-50, and the certification is in Version 9 as of 2016.

An ethical hacker is a computer and networking expert who systematically attempts to penetrate a computer system or network on behalf of its owners for the purpose of finding security vulnerabilities that a malicious hacker could potentially exploit.