Certified Ethical Hackers use the knowledge and tools of malicious attackers to uncover vulnerabilities in an organization's computer systems. Upon assessing the target system's security posture, a CEH performs the indicated preventive, corrective and protective measures to safeguard the system before an actual breach can occur. CEH certification is vendor-neutral, so certified ethical hackers can protect a wide range of systems, regardless of make.

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Skills Measured by the Certified Ethical Hacker Exam

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Here are some of the key skills and knowledge areas covered in the CEH exam:

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Certified Ethical Hackers

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• possess a strong background knowledge of networking, telecommunications, web and computer systems.

• understand the current security protocols for popular operating environments, e.g., Linux, Windows & Mac OS.

• "hack" into an organization's network/systems - with its permission - to assess weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

• undertake preventive, corrective and protective countermeasures to safeguard systems against malicious attack.

• have the ability to identify and crack multiple types of passwords, and effectively counter password attacks.

• comprehend the terminology, stages, classes, phases and methodologies of ethical hacking.

• can cover their tracks and erase digital evidence of networks and system intrusions.

• understand cryptography & encryption techniques, and private/public key infrastructure.

• adhere to a code of ethics governing professional conduct & the appropriateness of hacking.

• understand common cyber attacks, e.g., social engineering, phishing, identity theft, URL obfuscation, trojans, dumpster diving, insider attacks, etc., and can undertake the appropriate evasion techniques and countermeasures.

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Further detail can be found here: https://www.eccouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/CEHv10-Brochure.pdf