The Certified Ethical Hacker is a professional certification provided by the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council.) An ethical hacker is usually employed by an organization who trusts him or her to attempt to penetrate networks and/or computer systems, using the same methods as a hacker, for the purpose of finding and fixing computer security vulnerabilities. Unauthorized hacking (i.e., gaining access to computer systems without prior authorization from the owner) is a crime in most countries, but penetration testing done by request of the owner of the victim system(s) or network(s) is not. A Certified Ethical Hacker has obtained a certification in how to look for the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a hacker. The exam code for C|EH is 312-50. The certification is in Version 7.1 as of 14 June 2011. A version 8 has later been added. The EC-Council offers another certification, known as Certified Network Defense Architect (C|NDA). This certification is designed for United States Government Agencies, and is available only to members of selected agencies. Other than the name, the content of the course is exactly the same. The exam code for C|NDA is 312-99.[1]
Recertification[edit source | edit]EC-Council Continuing Education (ECE) points serve to ensure that all certified professionals maintain and further their knowledge. Professionals must meet ECE requirements to avoid revocation of certification. Members holding the C|EH/C|NDA designation (as well as other EC-Council certifications) must recertify under this program every three years for a minimum of 120 credits (at least 20 credits per year). Controversy[edit source | edit]Certain computer security professionals have objected to the term ethical hacker: "There's no such thing as an 'ethical hacker' - that's like saying 'ethical rapist' - it's a contradiction in terms."[5] Part of the controversy may arise from the older, less stigmatized, definition of hacker, which has since become synonymous with computer criminal. On the other hand, some companies do not seem to mind the association. According to EC-Council, there has been an increase of careers where C|EH and other ethical hacking certifications are preferred or required.[6][7][8] [9] Even the US government accepts this association and requires C|EH accreditation for some jobs per 8570 guidelines.[10] Further reading[edit source | edit]Walker, Matt; CEH Certified Ethical Hacker All-In-One Exam Guide, The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2011. ISBN 978-0-07-177229-7 Graves, Kimberly; CEH Certified Ethical Hacker Study Guide, Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated, 2010. ISBN 978-0-470-52520-3 Graves, Kimberly; Official Certified Ethical Hacker Review Guide, Sybex Publishing, 2006. ISBN 978-0-7821-4437-6 Gregg, Michael; Certified Ethical Hacker Exam Prep, Que Publishing, 2006. ISBN 978-0-7897-3531-7 DeFino, Steven; Greenblatt,Larry; Official Certified Ethical Hacker Review Guide: for Version 7.1 (EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (Ceh)), Delmar Cengage Learning, 2 Mar 2012. ISBN 978-1-1332-8291-4 References[edit source | edit]1.^ http://www.eccouncil.org/courses/certified_network_defense_architect.aspx Certified Network Defense Architect 2.^ a b c http://www.eccouncil.org/courses/certified_ethical_hacker.aspx Certified Ethical Hacker 3.^ https://cert.eccouncil.org/certification/certificate-categories/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh Become a Certified Ethical Hacker 4.^ Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (312-50) Exam. "CEH v8 Exam (312-50)". Retrieved May 27, 2012. 5.^ D'Ottavi, Alberto (2003-02-03). "Interview: Father of the Firewall". Retrieved 2008-06-06. 6.^ http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-6_unusual_high_paying_careers-600 7.^ https://cert.eccouncil.org/ Certification - CEH, CHFI, ECSA, LPT, ENSA, ECSP, ECVP, EDRP, CNDA, ECIH, ECSS 8.^ http://www.darkreading.com/security/management/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=213000149 9.^ http://www.esecurityplanet.com/hackers/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker.html 10.^ http://iase.disa.mil/eta/iawip/content_pages/iabaseline.html External links[edit source | edit]EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker and FAQs EC-Council Continuing Education (ECE) Delta Home Page [hide]v ·t ·eInformation security certifications CompTIA Security+ ·CASP Cisco Systems CCNA Security ·CCNP Security ·CCIE Security EC-Council ENSA ·CEH ·CHFI ·ECSA ·LPT ·CNDA ·ECIH ·ECSS ·ECVP ·EDRP ·ECSP ·ECSO ·C|CISO GIAC GSIF ·GSEC ·GCFW ·GCIA ·GCIH ·GCUX ·GCWN ·GCED ·GPEN ·GWAPT ·GAWN ·GISP ·GLSC ·GCPM ·GLEG ·G7799 ·GSSP-NET ·GSSP-JAVA ·GCFE ·GCFA ·GREM ·GSE ISACA CISA ·CISM ·CGEIT ·CRISC (ISC)² SSCP ·CAP ·CSSLP ·CISSP ·ISSAP ·ISSEP ·ISSMP ISECOM OPST ·OPSA ·OPSE ·OWSE ·CTA Offensive Security OSCP ·OSCE ·OSWP Open-Sec Open-Sec Ethical Hacker CERT CSIH eLearnSecurity eCPPT PCI SSC PCIP ·QSA ·PA-QSA ·QSA (P2PE) ·PA-QSA (P2PE) ·ISA ·QIR ·ASV Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Certified_Ethical_Hacker&oldid=567224881" Categories: Computer security qualificationsHacking (computer security)Information technology qualifications
Recertification[edit source | edit]EC-Council Continuing Education (ECE) points serve to ensure that all certified professionals maintain and further their knowledge. Professionals must meet ECE requirements to avoid revocation of certification. Members holding the C|EH/C|NDA designation (as well as other EC-Council certifications) must recertify under this program every three years for a minimum of 120 credits (at least 20 credits per year). Controversy[edit source | edit]Certain computer security professionals have objected to the term ethical hacker: "There's no such thing as an 'ethical hacker' - that's like saying 'ethical rapist' - it's a contradiction in terms."[5] Part of the controversy may arise from the older, less stigmatized, definition of hacker, which has since become synonymous with computer criminal. On the other hand, some companies do not seem to mind the association. According to EC-Council, there has been an increase of careers where C|EH and other ethical hacking certifications are preferred or required.[6][7][8] [9] Even the US government accepts this association and requires C|EH accreditation for some jobs per 8570 guidelines.[10] Further reading[edit source | edit]Walker, Matt; CEH Certified Ethical Hacker All-In-One Exam Guide, The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2011. ISBN 978-0-07-177229-7 Graves, Kimberly; CEH Certified Ethical Hacker Study Guide, Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated, 2010. ISBN 978-0-470-52520-3 Graves, Kimberly; Official Certified Ethical Hacker Review Guide, Sybex Publishing, 2006. ISBN 978-0-7821-4437-6 Gregg, Michael; Certified Ethical Hacker Exam Prep, Que Publishing, 2006. ISBN 978-0-7897-3531-7 DeFino, Steven; Greenblatt,Larry; Official Certified Ethical Hacker Review Guide: for Version 7.1 (EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (Ceh)), Delmar Cengage Learning, 2 Mar 2012. ISBN 978-1-1332-8291-4 References[edit source | edit]1.^ http://www.eccouncil.org/courses/certified_network_defense_architect.aspx Certified Network Defense Architect 2.^ a b c http://www.eccouncil.org/courses/certified_ethical_hacker.aspx Certified Ethical Hacker 3.^ https://cert.eccouncil.org/certification/certificate-categories/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh Become a Certified Ethical Hacker 4.^ Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (312-50) Exam. "CEH v8 Exam (312-50)". Retrieved May 27, 2012. 5.^ D'Ottavi, Alberto (2003-02-03). "Interview: Father of the Firewall". Retrieved 2008-06-06. 6.^ http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-6_unusual_high_paying_careers-600 7.^ https://cert.eccouncil.org/ Certification - CEH, CHFI, ECSA, LPT, ENSA, ECSP, ECVP, EDRP, CNDA, ECIH, ECSS 8.^ http://www.darkreading.com/security/management/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=213000149 9.^ http://www.esecurityplanet.com/hackers/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker.html 10.^ http://iase.disa.mil/eta/iawip/content_pages/iabaseline.html External links[edit source | edit]EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker and FAQs EC-Council Continuing Education (ECE) Delta Home Page [hide]v ·t ·eInformation security certifications CompTIA Security+ ·CASP Cisco Systems CCNA Security ·CCNP Security ·CCIE Security EC-Council ENSA ·CEH ·CHFI ·ECSA ·LPT ·CNDA ·ECIH ·ECSS ·ECVP ·EDRP ·ECSP ·ECSO ·C|CISO GIAC GSIF ·GSEC ·GCFW ·GCIA ·GCIH ·GCUX ·GCWN ·GCED ·GPEN ·GWAPT ·GAWN ·GISP ·GLSC ·GCPM ·GLEG ·G7799 ·GSSP-NET ·GSSP-JAVA ·GCFE ·GCFA ·GREM ·GSE ISACA CISA ·CISM ·CGEIT ·CRISC (ISC)² SSCP ·CAP ·CSSLP ·CISSP ·ISSAP ·ISSEP ·ISSMP ISECOM OPST ·OPSA ·OPSE ·OWSE ·CTA Offensive Security OSCP ·OSCE ·OSWP Open-Sec Open-Sec Ethical Hacker CERT CSIH eLearnSecurity eCPPT PCI SSC PCIP ·QSA ·PA-QSA ·QSA (P2PE) ·PA-QSA (P2PE) ·ISA ·QIR ·ASV Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Certified_Ethical_Hacker&oldid=567224881" Categories: Computer security qualificationsHacking (computer security)Information technology qualifications