Can I pursue self-study and attempt the exam instead of attending formal training? The answer is yes. You must show 2 years of work experience in security related field. You must also submit CEH exam eligibility application and obtain authorization from EC-Council before you can attempt the exam. For more details, please click HERE.
emilyanncr wrote: » Version 9 is a whole lot different than version 8. Check the forums out there. Those who've taken the exam have said only about 50% of the info provided in version 8 courseware is on v9 test. There are some who swear up and down that the questions are still the same and the only thing that's changed is the version # but that is bullcrap. Rather than buying the courseware, just download it for free from a torrent site. That's what I did.
OctalDump wrote: » I'd say the main reason you'd purchase is to be able to sit the exam. Otherwise get an old copy of the CEH all in one guide and start reading. The new guides are due 'soon' and will fill in the blanks to make you test ready. I had access to the v8 courseware, but didn't do much more than skim them. The book was more useful. Playing with nmap, ping, etc etc in the meantime is also worthwhile.