ECCouncil is a leader in cybersecurity for certification programs like Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). The certification is designed for professionals tasked with detecting and neutralizing any security threats that a network system may have been exposed to. CEH certification holders are literally authorized hackers trained in a way that they are able to hack the systems themselves and check for any vulnerabilities or threats. The ECCouncil puts it rightly this way, “To beat a hacker, you need to think like a hacker.” This way, it would be possible to put in place system security measures that would ensure safety of data and network systems.

To qualify for this certification, you must register and sit for CEH 312-50 exam. The exam registration and testing centers are either ECC Exam or Pearson VUE. This exam has a maximum of 125 multiple-choice questions. The allocated time for completion is 4 hours. This certification is renewed after every 3 years.

The intention of this qualification is to clearly spell out minimum standards and procedures that any security specialists must conform to in as far as ethical hacking is concerned. It is important that the public gets to know that Ethical hacking as a self-regulating institution produces professionals who meet the stated minimum standards.