Certified Ethical Hacker

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 code for the CEH exam is 312-50. The certification is in Version 8 as of late 2013.

The EC-Council offers another certification, known as Certified Network Defense Architect (C|NDA). This certification is designed for United States GovernmentAgencies, 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.

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 code for the CEH exam is 312-50. The certification is in Version 8 as of late 2013.

The EC-Council offers another certification, known as Certified Network Defense Architect (C|NDA). This certification is designed for United States GovernmentAgencies, 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.

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.

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. Even the US government accepts this association and requires C|EH accreditation for some jobs per DoD 8570.01-M guidelines.

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