C|EH Practical is a six-hour, 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.
This is the next step after you have attained the highly acclaimed Certified Ethical Hacker certification.
Professionals that possess the C|EH credential will be able to sit for exam that will test them to their limits in unearthing vulnerabilities across major operating systems, databases, and networks.
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 domains as outlined in the C|EH program.
You will be presented with scenarios and will be asked to demonstrate the application of the knowledge acquired in the C|EH course to find solutions to real-life challenges.
The preparatory course for this certification is the Certified Ethical Hacker course. While there is no additional course or training required, we strongly recommend that you attempt the C|EH (Practical) exam only if you have attended the current C|EH course/equivalent. The aim of this credential is to help set gifted ethical hacking practitioners apart from the crowd.
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%
In order to maintain the high integrity of our certification exams, EC-Council Exams are provided in multiple forms (i.e., different question banks). Each form is carefully analyzed through beta testing with an appropriate sample group under the purview of a committee of subject matter experts that ensure that each of our exams not only have academic rigor but also have “real world” applicability. We also have a process to determine the difficulty rating of each question. The individual rating then contributes to an overall “Cut Score” for each exam form. To ensure each form has equal assessment standards, cut scores are set on a “per exam form” basis. Depending on which exam form is challenged, cut scores can range from 60% to 85%.
To be eligible to apply to sit for the Certified Ethical Hacker (Practical) Exam, a candidate must either:
Minors are not permitted to take the EC-Council exam without a written consent/indemnity letter signed by their parent or legal guardian, along with a supporting letter from their institution of learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of learning shall be considered.
Minor/Adult legal ages are defined by the country of residence/origin for the candidate. For further clarification or to submit a letter of consent, please contact certmanager@eccouncil.org. EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification status of candidates in case of non-compliance with this policy.
In order to proceed with the exam, the below steps will need to be completed:
Note: The exam dashboard code is valid for one year from the date of receipt, and it is not transferrable.
The trust that the industry places in our credentials is very important to us. We see it as our duty to ensure that the holders of this credential are proven hands-on, ethical hackers who are able to perform in the real world to solve real world challenges.
As such, the C|EH Practical is designed as a hands-on exam that will test the skills of the ethical hacker BEYOND just their knowledge.
This exam is a proctored, practical exam that can last up to 6 hours.
We know that travelling to an exam center can be difficult for many. We are pleased to announce that you can take the C|EH (Practical) exam from the comfort of your home, but you need to be prepared to be proctored by a dedicated EC-Council Proctor certification team under strict supervision.
To be eligible to apply to sit for the Certified Ethical Hacker (Practical) Exam, a candidate must either:
On an average, application processing time would be between 5-10 working days once the verifiers on the application respond to EC-Council’s requests for information.
No, the $100 application fee is not refundable.
The application process is valid for 3 months from the date of approval.
Dashboard consists of:
The candidate is required to complete their pen-testing challenge on the iLabs environment.
Yes, it’s an open book exam.
The Exam challenge is a 6 hour session.
Sessions should be booked at least 3 days in advance of the desired exam date.
Note: All exam sessions are proctored through EC-Council Remote Proctoring Service.
Once you are ready to proceed with your exam, please ensure you understand the below: