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Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing by EC-Council provides essential skills to identify and remediate vulnerabilities before malicious exploitation. This training prepares students for high-demand roles like penetration testers and security analysts, often leading to significant salary increases. With the global cybersecurity talent gap reaching millions, 80 percent of organizations now prioritize these certifications for security hires. Core modules include penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and social engineering, all aligned with NIST and ISO frameworks. By mastering these techniques, professionals gain the validated expertise required to secure enterprise environments. This curriculum is a critical component of the EC-Council ecosystem, ensuring you remain competitive in an evolving threat landscape while addressing the urgent industry need for qualified security experts.
Network Fundamentals
Explain TCP/IP protocols, subnetting, and common network services
System Administration
Manage user accounts, file systems, and services on Windows and Linux
Security Concepts
Understand vulnerabilities, threats, and basic risk assessment principles
Reconnaissance Techniques
Perform footprinting, scanning, and enumeration using tools like Nmap
Web Application Basics
Identify common web protocols, architectures, and OWASP Top 10 risks
Scripting Fundamentals
Write and modify simple scripts in Python or Bash for automation
The building blocks every Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing solution is made of
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312-50Certified Ethical Hacker
CEH (Practical)Certified Ethical Hacker Practical
PT0-003PenTest+
GPENPenetration Tester
CPENTCertified Penetration Testing Professional
LPT (Master)Licensed Penetration Tester Master
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Every factor that determines whether you actually pass your Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing exam — rated across every training format available.
| Criteria | Koenig | Free Platform | Self-Paced Platform | ALP Provider | Legacy Provider | Note |
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| Live Instructor-Led Delivery | Partial | — | ||||
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| EC-Council Official Courseware | Partial | — | ||||
| EC-Council Training Credits Accepted | — | |||||
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| On-Site or Fly-Me-a-Trainer | Partial | — | ||||
| Global Delivery Reach | Partial | — | ||||
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| Exam Pass Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | Data unverified for this provider | ||
| Entry Price (Fundamentals) | ~$745 · best value | Free | $15-30/mo | ~$1,500+ | $15-30/mo | — |
| Verified Learner Reviews | 18,400+ · 4.9★ | 1M+ | Limited | Limited | Limited | — |
Data sourced from public pricing pages and review platforms. Accurate as of March 2026. Partial = available in select regions only.
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