Exam information
- Exam title: Certified Ethical Hacker v13
- Exam code: 312‑50
- Price: USD 650
- Delivery methods:
- Online via EC‑Council exam portal with remote proctoring
- In‑person at Pearson VUE testing centers
Exam structure
- Question format: multiple‑choice
- Number of questions: 125
- Duration: 4 hours (240 minutes)
- Passing score: varies by form, typically 60 %–85 %
Core domains covered
- Introduction to ethical hacking concepts
- Footprinting and reconnaissance techniques
- Network scanning and enumeration
- Vulnerability assessment methods
- Malware threats and analysis
- Packet sniffing and traffic analysis
- Social engineering attacks
- Denial‑of‑service attacks
- Session hijacking and man‑in‑the‑middle
- Evading intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and honeypots
- Web application hacking (including SQL injection)
- Wireless network hacking
- Mobile platform security
- Internet of Things and operational technology hacking
- Cloud computing security
- Cryptography principles and cryptanalysis
- AI‑driven ethical hacking techniques
Optional practical component
After passing the multiple‑choice exam, candidates can attempt the CEH Master practical exam
- Hands‑on challenges in a live cyber range
- 20 challenges
- 6‑hour duration
- Passing score typically 60 %–85 %
Eligibility requirements
- Complete an EC‑Council–accredited CEH training course
or - Have at least two years of verifiable information security experience and submit an application fee