Ethical Hacking (CEH Preparation)

Master the core techniques and technologies of penetration testing and ethical hacking and assess the security posture of systems in a lawful manner. The Ethical Hacking (CEH Preparation) Practice Test will help you learn the critical topics covered on the CEH exam.

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Course Description

The CEH v12: Certified Ethical Hacker Version 12 examination is a globally recognized certification for cybersecurity professionals with a focus on ethical hacking. This exam covers essential areas such as introduction to ethical hacking, footprinting and reconnaissance, scanning networks, enumeration, system hacking, and more.

Here's a breakdown of the main topics covered in the CEH exam:

Introduction to Ethical Hacking:

  • Basics of ethical hacking, its phases, attack vectors, and methodology.

Footprinting and Reconnaissance:

  • Techniques for gathering target information.

Scanning Networks:

  • Identifying live hosts, ports, and services.

Enumeration:

  • Extracting further network details, such as shares and user accounts.

Vulnerability Analysis:

  • Identifying system vulnerabilities.

System Hacking:

  • Exploiting vulnerabilities for unauthorized access.

Malware Threats:

  • Understanding and countering various malware types.

Sniffing:

  • Capturing and analyzing network traffic.

Social Engineering:

  • Manipulating users for information extraction.

Denial-of-Service:

  • Understanding and countering DoS and DDoS attacks.

Session Hijacking:

  • Exploiting web sessions.

Evading IDS, Firewalls, and Honeypots:

  • Bypassing network security.

Hacking Web Servers:

  • Exploiting web server vulnerabilities.

Hacking Web Applications:

  • Exploiting web application vulnerabilities.

SQL Injection:

  • Techniques to exploit SQL vulnerabilities.

Hacking Wireless Networks:

  • Exploiting wireless network vulnerabilities.

Hacking Mobile Platforms:

  • Addressing mobile platform threats.

IoT and OT Hacking:

  • Addressing vulnerabilities in IoT devices.

Cloud Computing:

  • Understanding cloud vulnerabilities and attacks.

Cryptography:

  • Grasping cryptographic ciphers, PKI, cryptographic attacks, etc.

Why Choose the Ethical Hacking (CEH) Practice Test on Cybrary?

  • Complements Cybrary's Course: This practice test is the ideal companion to the Ethical Hacking course available on Cybrary, ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded preparation approach.
  • Builds Confidence: The practice test is intended to help you build confidence by familiarizing yourself with the exam format and question types.
  • Comprehensive Content: With a plethora of practice questions, detailed answers, and a comprehensive set of flashcards, you'll have all the resources you need to grasp every aspect of the exam.
  • Outstanding Value: While similar practice tests typically come with a price tag of $149/test, Cybrary subscribers gain exclusive access to this valuable resource as part of their monthly subscription, delivering exceptional preparation value.

Ethical Hacking (CEH) Exam Details

  • Number of Questions: 125 questions
  • Duration: 240 minutes
  • Passing Score: 70%
  • Languages: Available in English
  • Exam Format: Multiple Choice/Multiple Response

Ethical Hacking (CEH) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Q: How long is the certification valid for?
  • A: The CEH certification is valid for three years. You can renew it by earning ECE (Continuing Education) credits from EC-Council.
  • Q: What are the prerequisites for this certification?
  • A: To be eligible to attempt the exam, you must undergo official training from the EC-Council or have at least two years of work experience in the Information Security domain.
  • Q: How should I optimally prepare for the exam?
  • A: Utilize this practice test in conjunction with the Ethical Hacking course on Cybrary. Additionally, review EC-Council's official study materials and engage in hands-on ethical hacking tasks.
  • Q: How closely does this practice test mirror the actual exam?
  • A: This practice test closely emulates the format, difficulty, and content of the real exam, ensuring that you are thoroughly prepared for every aspect of the certification test.

Practice Test Specifications

This Practice Test has a few options available to enhance your learning experience:

  • Customize your testing experience by configuring your practice test to suit your specific study needs. Select items by test objective, set study preferences and control how your answers are accessed.
  • Select preset tests. These tests are made to provide a testing experience similar to a real testing environment. They are timed and filter questions like the certification exam. This option will help you determine your readiness for the certification exam.
  • Flashcard review allows you to review concepts in a self-graded and unlimited environment. With hundreds of questions, these premade flashcards will help you understand concepts covered on the actual certification exam.

You'll receive immediate access to your practice test after purchase

System Requirements

Hardware and Software Minimum Requirements:

  • Processor: Min. 500MHz Processor, 128 MB RAM
  • Screen Resolution: Min. 1024x768 Note: Some courses may be better experienced by using a higher or lower screen resolution.

Operating Systems:

Supported System Platforms:

  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2003 (SP2 or later)
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Mac OS X v 10.4 or higher

Supported Browsers:

  • Microsoft IE 7
  • Microsoft IE 8
  • Microsoft IE 9
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari

Note: The browser version you're running must support 128-bit encryption or secured pages will not display correctly.

Firewalls:

  • A firewall is a system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. If your computer is located behind a company firewall, you might not be able to access portions of the Practice Test from work. Company firewalls sometimes block JavaScript, or won't let you log in to a secure server.
  • If your company's firewall blocks JavaScript, you won't be able to enter the Practice Tests from your work computer.
  • If your company firewall allows JavaScript but doesn't allow access to a secure server, you won't be able to access the classrooms from work.

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Master the core techniques and technologies of penetration testing and ethical hacking and assess the security posture of systems in a lawful manner. The Ethical Hacking (CEH Preparation) Practice Test will help you learn the critical topics covered on the CEH exam.

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Course Description

The CEH v12: Certified Ethical Hacker Version 12 examination is a globally recognized certification for cybersecurity professionals with a focus on ethical hacking. This exam covers essential areas such as introduction to ethical hacking, footprinting and reconnaissance, scanning networks, enumeration, system hacking, and more.

Here's a breakdown of the main topics covered in the CEH exam:

Introduction to Ethical Hacking:

  • Basics of ethical hacking, its phases, attack vectors, and methodology.

Footprinting and Reconnaissance:

  • Techniques for gathering target information.

Scanning Networks:

  • Identifying live hosts, ports, and services.

Enumeration:

  • Extracting further network details, such as shares and user accounts.

Vulnerability Analysis:

  • Identifying system vulnerabilities.

System Hacking:

  • Exploiting vulnerabilities for unauthorized access.

Malware Threats:

  • Understanding and countering various malware types.

Sniffing:

  • Capturing and analyzing network traffic.

Social Engineering:

  • Manipulating users for information extraction.

Denial-of-Service:

  • Understanding and countering DoS and DDoS attacks.

Session Hijacking:

  • Exploiting web sessions.

Evading IDS, Firewalls, and Honeypots:

  • Bypassing network security.

Hacking Web Servers:

  • Exploiting web server vulnerabilities.

Hacking Web Applications:

  • Exploiting web application vulnerabilities.

SQL Injection:

  • Techniques to exploit SQL vulnerabilities.

Hacking Wireless Networks:

  • Exploiting wireless network vulnerabilities.

Hacking Mobile Platforms:

  • Addressing mobile platform threats.

IoT and OT Hacking:

  • Addressing vulnerabilities in IoT devices.

Cloud Computing:

  • Understanding cloud vulnerabilities and attacks.

Cryptography:

  • Grasping cryptographic ciphers, PKI, cryptographic attacks, etc.

Why Choose the Ethical Hacking (CEH) Practice Test on Cybrary?

  • Complements Cybrary's Course: This practice test is the ideal companion to the Ethical Hacking course available on Cybrary, ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded preparation approach.
  • Builds Confidence: The practice test is intended to help you build confidence by familiarizing yourself with the exam format and question types.
  • Comprehensive Content: With a plethora of practice questions, detailed answers, and a comprehensive set of flashcards, you'll have all the resources you need to grasp every aspect of the exam.
  • Outstanding Value: While similar practice tests typically come with a price tag of $149/test, Cybrary subscribers gain exclusive access to this valuable resource as part of their monthly subscription, delivering exceptional preparation value.

Ethical Hacking (CEH) Exam Details

  • Number of Questions: 125 questions
  • Duration: 240 minutes
  • Passing Score: 70%
  • Languages: Available in English
  • Exam Format: Multiple Choice/Multiple Response

Ethical Hacking (CEH) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Q: How long is the certification valid for?
  • A: The CEH certification is valid for three years. You can renew it by earning ECE (Continuing Education) credits from EC-Council.
  • Q: What are the prerequisites for this certification?
  • A: To be eligible to attempt the exam, you must undergo official training from the EC-Council or have at least two years of work experience in the Information Security domain.
  • Q: How should I optimally prepare for the exam?
  • A: Utilize this practice test in conjunction with the Ethical Hacking course on Cybrary. Additionally, review EC-Council's official study materials and engage in hands-on ethical hacking tasks.
  • Q: How closely does this practice test mirror the actual exam?
  • A: This practice test closely emulates the format, difficulty, and content of the real exam, ensuring that you are thoroughly prepared for every aspect of the certification test.

Practice Test Specifications

This Practice Test has a few options available to enhance your learning experience:

  • Customize your testing experience by configuring your practice test to suit your specific study needs. Select items by test objective, set study preferences and control how your answers are accessed.
  • Select preset tests. These tests are made to provide a testing experience similar to a real testing environment. They are timed and filter questions like the certification exam. This option will help you determine your readiness for the certification exam.
  • Flashcard review allows you to review concepts in a self-graded and unlimited environment. With hundreds of questions, these premade flashcards will help you understand concepts covered on the actual certification exam.

You'll receive immediate access to your practice test after purchase

System Requirements

Hardware and Software Minimum Requirements:

  • Processor: Min. 500MHz Processor, 128 MB RAM
  • Screen Resolution: Min. 1024x768 Note: Some courses may be better experienced by using a higher or lower screen resolution.

Operating Systems:

Supported System Platforms:

  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2003 (SP2 or later)
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Mac OS X v 10.4 or higher

Supported Browsers:

  • Microsoft IE 7
  • Microsoft IE 8
  • Microsoft IE 9
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari

Note: The browser version you're running must support 128-bit encryption or secured pages will not display correctly.

Firewalls:

  • A firewall is a system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. If your computer is located behind a company firewall, you might not be able to access portions of the Practice Test from work. Company firewalls sometimes block JavaScript, or won't let you log in to a secure server.
  • If your company's firewall blocks JavaScript, you won't be able to enter the Practice Tests from your work computer.
  • If your company firewall allows JavaScript but doesn't allow access to a secure server, you won't be able to access the classrooms from work.

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