CEH Exam fee and pre-requisite

uchihadave

Hi guys,

I'm new to Cybersecurity and planning to take CEH as my first cybersec cert. 

https://cert.eccouncil.org/application-process-eligibility.html?id=ceh

So the above site mentioned that 2 years of infosec working experience which I don't have. But if I understand correctly, if we take their accredited training class, then we can exempt from those 2 years of infosec working experience?

Also, how much does it cost to take the exam and obtain the cert? Some people say $500, some said $950. I'm confused. 

JDMurray

According to the CEH exam registration page at Pearson Vue, the cost to take 312-50: Certified Ethical Hacker Exam is USD $1199. That does not include the non-fundable $100 fee just to apply to take the CEH exam.

The lesser costs posted were probably from years ago before EC-Council jacked-up their prices when the CEH was accepted by the US DoD.

itdept

Why CEH as your first cybersec cert? Have you had a cybersecurity role before? I've seen quite a bit of feedback about CEH not being worth it.

uchihadave

The reason why I want to take CEH is because most IT security jobs in my area is looking for CEH, CISSP, CISA instead of Comptia certs.  CEH is like the A+ cert of IT support, and for some reason HR prefer this cert over comptia security+ in my area.

shochan

Avoid this cert - not even worth it

E Double U

uchihadave said:

The reason why I want to take CEH is because most IT security jobs in my area is looking for CEH, CISSP, CISA instead of Comptia certs.  CEH is like the A+ cert of IT support, and for some reason HR prefer this cert over comptia security+ in my area.

If you want it only to check a box, then get it fast and move on to something else to wash the stink off. 

denisehilton

There is no pre-requisite for the CEH exam but you need to have a general understanding of how Computer systems and the Internet works.

Crucio666

I suggest the Comptia Security+ as your first exam to get a grip on terms and lay a foundation before you start the CEH. The CEH has a focus point on the tools you need to identify and attempt successful attacks.