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EC-Council · 312-50v13
Prepare for CEH v13: Master ethical hacking techniques across network, web, cloud, IoT, and system attack vectors.
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The CEH v13 exam validates your ability to think like a hacker and use offensive security techniques to identify and exploit vulnerabilities ethically. This intermediate-level certification targets security professionals who perform penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security audits across network, web application, wireless, cloud, IoT, and mobile environments. The v13 update includes AI-driven attack and defense scenarios and expanded cloud and IoT coverage. You'll demonstrate proficiency in the full ethical hacking methodology from reconnaissance through exploitation and reporting. As organizations invest in offensive security, CEH certified professionals who find weaknesses before attackers do are in growing demand.
You're a fit for 312-50v13 if you:
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| Domain | Weight | What This Means |
|---|---|---|
| Information Security and Ethical Hacking Overview | 6% | Understand the ethical hacking methodology, legal frameworks, and information security fundamentals |
| Reconnaissance Techniques | 17% | Perform OSINT, scanning, and enumeration to map attack surfaces and identify targets |
| System Hacking Phases and Attack Techniques | 15% | Exploit vulnerabilities to gain access, escalate privileges, maintain persistence, and cover tracks |
| Network and Perimeter Hacking | 24% | Attack network infrastructure including sniffing, spoofing, DoS, and firewall/IDS evasion techniques |
| Web Application Hacking | 14% | Exploit web vulnerabilities including SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and authentication bypass |
| Wireless Network Hacking | 5% | Crack Wi-Fi encryption, perform rogue access point attacks, and exploit wireless protocols |
| Mobile Platform, IoT, and OT Hacking | 10% | Attack mobile applications, IoT devices, and operational technology systems |
| Cloud Computing | 5% | Exploit cloud misconfigurations, insecure APIs, and cloud-specific attack vectors |
| Cryptography | 5% | Understand encryption algorithms, attack cryptographic implementations, and use cryptanalysis techniques |
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The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v13 exam, coded 312-50v13, consists of 125 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are allotted a total of 4 hours to complete the examination in a proctored environment.
The passing score for the CEH exam is determined based on the difficulty of the specific exam form administered. Because EC-Council uses multiple question banks, the passing percentage typically ranges from 60% to 85%. ExamOS offers scenario-based practice quizzes that build real exam confidence and help you gauge if you are meeting these scoring thresholds.
The exam is divided into nine specific domains that test your knowledge of offensive security:
To master the latest hacking tools and AI-driven penetration testing workflows, you should utilize a variety of materials:
The cost of the CEH v13 can vary depending on the region and the training package selected. Generally, the exam voucher is priced around $1,199. If you choose to self-study without official EC-Council training, there is an additional non-refundable $100 eligibility application fee.
If you do not pass the exam on your first attempt, you can retake it immediately. However, for the second through fifth attempts, a 14-day waiting period is required between each retake. Candidates are limited to a maximum of five attempts per year. Each retake usually requires a discounted exam voucher fee.
The CEH v13 certification is valid for three years. To maintain the credential, you must participate in the EC-Council Continuing Education (ECE) program. This requires earning 120 ECE credits within every three-year cycle, which can be achieved through attending webinars, writing whitepapers, or obtaining other certifications.
The CEH v13 is designed for security officers, auditors, system administrators, and network specialists. To be eligible to sit for the exam, you must either:
Holding the CEH v13 credential significantly boosts your employability in the cybersecurity sector. Organizations across all sectors offer premium salaries for professionals who can proactively defend their perimeters. Common job titles include:
Once you have mastered the offensive security fundamentals in CEH v13, you can advance your career by pursuing more specialized or management-level certifications. Recommended next steps include: