{"id":187578,"date":"2024-08-07T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liora.io\/en\/?p=187578"},"modified":"2026-02-06T07:56:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T06:56:28","slug":"all-about-certified-ethical-hackers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liora.io\/en\/all-about-certified-ethical-hackers","title":{"rendered":"What is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style>\n<p>Cybersecurity has become a major priority for businesses and governments. Each day, new cyber threats emerge, jeopardizing sensitive data and critical systems. Faced with this situation, it is crucial to have trained and certified professionals to protect digital infrastructures.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>CEH<\/b> certification, issued by the <b>EC-Council<\/b> (an organization founded in 2001, quickly established as a leader in the field of IT security training), is recognized worldwide as a benchmark in <b>ethical hacking<\/b> and <b>IT security<\/b>. It trains professionals to think like hackers to better secure systems and networks. By obtaining this certification, professionals acquire advanced skills to identify and fix vulnerabilities before cybercriminals can exploit them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/courses\/data-ai\/\"><br \/>\nDiscover a coure<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>What is an ethical hacker?<\/h3>\n<h4>Definition and Role<\/h4>\n<p>An ethical hacker, also known as a &#8220;<b>White Hat<\/b>&#8220;, is a cybersecurity expert who uses their hacking skills legally and ethically to help organizations enhance their security, as opposed to malicious hackers, called &#8220;<b>Black Hats<\/b>&#8220;, who exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain or harmful motivations. These ethical hackers work with the authorization of system owners to identify and fix security flaws.<\/p>\n<p>Their main role is to simulate real cyberattacks to test the robustness of IT systems and networks. They conduct thorough analyses to discover potential weaknesses that cybercriminals could exploit.<\/p>\n<p>The table below presents some techniques used by ethical hackers:<\/p>\n<style>\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image6-1.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image6-1.png 512w, https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image6-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image6-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\"><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/en\/all-about-pentest\"><u>Penetration Testing<\/u><\/a><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Simulate attacks on a computer system to identify <b>vulnerabilities<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Use automated tools and manual techniques to exploit potential <b>flaws<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image4-1.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image4-1.png 512w, https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image4-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image4-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\"><\/p>\n<h4>Vulnerability Analysis<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Simulate attacks on a computer system to identify <b>vulnerabilities<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Use automated tools and manual techniques to exploit potential <b>flaws<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image7-1.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image7-1.png 512w, https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image7-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image7-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\"><\/p>\n<h4>Social Engineering<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Use <b>psychological manipulation<\/b> techniques to obtain sensitive information.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Test employee awareness and <b>training<\/b> on security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image3-1.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image3-1.png 512w, https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image3-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image3-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\"><\/p>\n<h4>Source Code Analysis<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Examine the application code to detect <b>programming errors<\/b> that could be exploited.<\/li>\n<li>Propose <b>improvements<\/b> to enhance code security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image8-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image8-1-1.png 512w, https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image8-1-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image8-1-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\"><\/p>\n<h4>Computer Forensics<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Analyze traces left by <b>cyberattacks<\/b> to understand how they were conducted.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Help improve <b>defenses<\/b> based on attacker techniques.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Obtaining the CEH Certification<\/h3>\n<p>Achieving the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification requires rigorous preparation and an in-depth understanding of cybersecurity principles and techniques.<\/p>\n<h4>1. Prerequisites<\/h4>\n<p>A <b>professional experience of at least two years<\/b> in the field of information system security is recommended. However, a good understanding of networks, operating systems, and basic security concepts is essential.<\/p>\n<h4>2. Choosing the Training<\/h4>\n<p>EC-Council offers official training to prepare candidates for the <b>CEH exam<\/b>. These courses cover all exam topics and are available online, on-site, or in an intensive bootcamp format. Many other training options are also available, including online courses.<\/p>\n<h4>3. Exam Structure<\/h4>\n<p>It includes <b>125 multiple-choice questions<\/b> and lasts four hours. The questions cover a wide range of topics, including hacking techniques, networks, operating systems, web applications, and security incident management.<\/p>\n<h3>Certification Update<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/en\/all-about-ai-and-cybersecurity\">Cybersecurity is an ever-evolving field<\/a>, where threats and hacking techniques are constantly changing. It is therefore crucial that <a href=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/en\/all-about-cissp\">cybersecurity certifications<\/a>, such as the CEH, also evolve to remain relevant and effective.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image1-1.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image1-1.png 512w, https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image1-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image1-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\"><\/p>\n<h4>Evolution of Threats<\/h4>\n<p>Cybercriminals constantly develop new methods to breach security systems. Updates cover the latest techniques and strategies used by hackers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image2-1.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image2-1.png 512w, https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image2-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image2-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\"><\/p>\n<h4>Emerging Technologies<\/h4>\n<p>With the advent of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT, and cloud computing, security professionals must be trained to protect these innovative systems.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image5-1.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image5-1.png 512w, https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image5-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/liora.io\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/image5-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\"><\/p>\n<h4>Regulations<\/h4>\n<p>Cybersecurity laws and regulations also evolve. Updates to the CEH certification incorporate these changes to stay compliant with new legal and regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these points, the <b>EC-Council<\/b> is committed to keeping the program updated to address current cybersecurity challenges, with refreshed content and new modules and tools available.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The <b>CEH certification<\/b> is essential for security professionals, enabling them to stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity techniques and threats, thus <a href=\"https:\/\/liora.io\/en\/deciphering-the-role-of-an-it-security-administrator\">enhancing the protection of IT systems against cyberattacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/courses\/data-ai\/\"><br \/>\nFind a course for you<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cybersecurity has become a major priority for businesses and governments. Each day, new cyber threats emerge, jeopardizing sensitive data and critical systems. 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