Preface

Ethical hacking is a special type of cybersecurity that aims to diagnose and find security flaws before malicious actors can. This guide will give you an overview of these threats as well as advice on how to prevent them, so you can start securing your network today!

As the use of and dependence on technology grows, so do the risks associated with it. While there are many challenges in maintaining a secure network environment, one of the biggest problems cyber attackers face is finding vulnerabilities to exploit. This is where ethical hacking comes in. Ethical hackers use the tools and techniques developed by malicious actors to find security weaknesses before they can be taken advantage of.

One of the most popular and well-known ethical hacking certifications is the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential offered by the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council). To become a CEH, individuals must pass an exam that covers a range of ethical hacking topics, including reconnaissance, footprinting, scanning, and enumeration, gaining access to systems (including Trojans and viruses), stealing data, hiding tracks, and social engineering.

This guide will give you the preparation for the CEH 312-50 exam. We'll cover the topics listed on the exam blueprint, as well as additional resources you can use to study for the test. By the end of this guide, you should have a good understanding of what ethical hacking is and how to perform it effectively.

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