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Exam Information
Official specifications published by EC-Council
Exam Format
240 min
125
Variable (60-85% depending on exam form)
Intermediate
Registration
$1199 USD
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English, Spanish, Japanese, German
Validity
3 years
Earn 120 ECE credits over 3 years; Pass the current version of CEH exam; Pass any higher-level EC-Council certification
312-50V13 Exam Topics and Domains
312-50V13 is organized into 9 weighted domains. Expect to work with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform.
1
Information Security and Ethical Hacking Overview
6%
Introduction to Ethical Hacking
Information Security OverviewHacking Methodologies and FrameworksEthical Hacking ConceptsInformation Security ControlsInformation Security Laws and StandardsAI-Driven Ethical Hacking
- Understand the core concepts of information security
- Apply ethical hacking methodologies and frameworks
- Leverage AI tools for ethical hacking tasks
2
Reconnaissance Techniques
17%
Footprinting and Reconnaissance
Footprinting Concepts and MethodologyFootprinting through Search EnginesFootprinting through Web ServicesFootprinting through Social Networking SitesWebsite and Email FootprintingDNS and Network FootprintingDark Web Footprinting
- Master passive and active reconnaissance techniques
- Use advanced search techniques for OSINT
- Perform comprehensive footprinting across multiple sources
Scanning Networks
Network Scanning ConceptsHost DiscoveryPort and Service DiscoveryOS DiscoveryScanning Beyond IDS and Firewall
Enumeration
NetBIOS EnumerationSNMP EnumerationLDAP and Active Directory EnumerationOther Enumeration Techniques
3
System Hacking Phases and Attack Techniques
15%
Vulnerability Analysis
Vulnerability Assessment ConceptsVulnerability Assessment ToolsVulnerability Assessment Reports
System Hacking
Gaining AccessPassword CrackingPrivilege EscalationMaintaining AccessClearing Logs
4
Network and Perimeter Hacking
24%
Malware Threats
Malware ConceptsAPT ConceptsFileless MalwareMalware AnalysisAI-Powered Malware
Sniffing
Sniffing ConceptsMAC AttacksARP PoisoningDNS PoisoningSniffing Tools and Countermeasures
Social Engineering
Social Engineering ConceptsSocial Engineering TechniquesInsider Threats and Identity Theft
Denial-of-Service
DoS/DDoS ConceptsBotnetsDoS/DDoS Attack Techniques
Session Hijacking
Session Hijacking ConceptsApplication-Level Session Hijacking
5
Web Application Hacking
14%
Evading IDS, Firewalls, and Honeypots
IDS, IPS, and Firewall ConceptsEvasion TechniquesHoneypot Detection
Hacking Web Servers
Web Server ConceptsWeb Server AttacksPatch Management
Hacking Web Applications
Web Application ConceptsWeb Application AttacksWeb API and Web Services
SQL Injection
SQL Injection ConceptsSQL Injection TechniquesSQL Injection Countermeasures
6
Wireless Network Hacking
5%
Wireless Concepts and Hacking
Wireless Standards and EncryptionWireless Threats and AttacksBluetooth HackingWireless Security Tools and Countermeasures
7
Mobile Platform, IoT, and OT Hacking
10%
Mobile Platform Hacking
Mobile Platform Attack VectorsAndroid HackingiOS HackingMobile Device Management
IoT and OT Hacking
IoT Concepts and ArchitectureIoT Attacks and VulnerabilitiesOT/ICS SecurityIoT and OT Countermeasures
8
Cloud Computing
5%
Cloud Security
Cloud Computing ConceptsContainer TechnologyServerless ComputingCloud Computing ThreatsCloud Hacking and Security
9
Cryptography
5%
Cryptography
Cryptography ConceptsEncryption AlgorithmsPublic Key InfrastructureEmail and Disk EncryptionCryptanalysisCryptography Tools and Countermeasures
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 312-50V13 earns the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification. It sits in the Ethical Hacking track.
Current Level Exams
312-50P - CEH Practical Combined with CEH v13 earns CEH Master
Next Level Options
- 312-76 - Certified EC-Council Instructor (CEI)
- 412-79 - EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)
- LPT - Licensed Penetration Tester (Master)
- 312-39 - Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
Alternative Paths
- 312-38 - Certified Network Defender (CND)Defensive security focus
- 312-49 - Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) Incident response and forensics
- 312-40 - Certified Cloud Security Engineer (CCSE)Cloud-focused security
- 312-96 - Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE)Secure coding and AppSec
- 312-85 - Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA)Threat analysis and hunting
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-09-23
- Announcement date: 2024-09-01
Updates
- ShellGPT Latest Core component of CEH v13 AI labs • Release date: 2024-09-23
- AI-Powered Attack Tools Understanding and defending against AI threats
- Cloud Platforms Expanded cloud security coverage
- IoT/OT Security 10% of exam content
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Security Officers and Security Professionals.
- 2 years of work experience in Information Security
- Understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems
- Basic understanding of security concepts