EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES)
212-81V3
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Real Questions
2
Symmetric Cryptography & Hashes
3
Number Theory and Asymmetric Cryptography
4
Applications of Cryptography
5
Cryptanalysis
6
What topics are on the 212-81V3 exam?
How do I earn the EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES) certification?
Official Pathway Guidance
Track: Encryption and Cryptography
Prerequisites
- Basic IT and security knowledge recommended
Current Level
Alternative Paths
- 412-79ECSA - EC-Council Certified Security Analyst
Career Progression
0
- Encryption Specialist
1
- Cryptography Engineer
2
- Security Analyst
3
- Security Architect
4
- Chief Information Security Officer
Certification Maintenance
- Recertification Options:Earn 120 ECE credits over 3 yearsPass any higher-level EC-Council certificationRetake the current version of ECES examComplete approved training courses
How do I study for the 212-81V3 Exam?
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Official Resources
ECES v3 CoursewareECES v3 Training ProgramECES v3 Program BrochureEC-Council iClassFree Resources
CrypToolCrypTool ProjectNIST Cryptographic StandardsNISTCrypto101Crypto101.ioLearn more about this exam
Free ECES Sample QuestionsEDUSUMECES v3 TrainingKoenig SolutionsStudy Tips
- Focus heavily on symmetric and asymmetric cryptography (55% of exam)
- Practice with CrypTool for hands-on experience
- Understand mathematical foundations for asymmetric crypto
- Learn the differences between various cipher modes
- Master hash functions and their applications
- Study real-world implementations like SSL/TLS and VPNs
What's changed on this exam?
Upcoming Events
2025 Q1
EC-Council Global Cyber Summit
ECES updates and networking
2025-04-28
RSA Conference 2025
Cryptography trends and standards
Technology Coverage
Post-Quantum CryptographyNIST Standards 2024
Likely to be included in next exam update
Released: 2024-08-13TLS 1.3RFC 8446
Currently covered in exam
Released: 2018-08-01WPA3Wi-Fi Alliance Standard
Included in current syllabus
Released: 2018-06-01Industry Trends
- Quantum computing threat driving post-quantum cryptography adoption
- Zero trust architecture requiring granular encryption
- Cloud-native encryption services becoming standard
- Privacy regulations increasing encryption requirements
- AI/ML requiring specialized encryption techniques
Who should take this exam?
Recommended Experience
- Basic understanding of information security concepts
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals
- Basic mathematics knowledge
Experience Level: Intermediate
How do I register & what's the exam fee?
| Exam Cost | $250 USD |
| Testing Centers | EC-Council Store, ECC Exam Center, Pearson VUE |
| Online Proctoring | Available |
How long is the certification valid?
| Recertification |
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