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(210-090 / EHE)
Ethical Hacking EssentialsAbout the Certification
This is an EC-Council certification and is considered an entry point into the world of Ethical Hacking. It focuses on teaching attack and defense concepts in a simple, practical, and safe way for beginners. The certification validates an understanding of basic cybersecurity and penetration testing concepts, the ability to distinguish between real attacks and ethical testing, and knowledge of core ethical hacking principles such as reconnaissance, scanning, password attacks, and malware concepts. It also introduces the foundational methodology of penetration testing, making it suitable for entering the field in a safe and beginner-friendly way.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into six main sections
- Ethical Hacking Fundamentals and Cybersecurity Principles
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- Concept of ethical hacking
- Types of hackers (White Hat / Gray Hat / Black Hat)
- Cybersecurity basics
- Laws and professional ethics
- Web and Application Security Basics
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- Web application security fundamentals
- Common web application attacks
- Authentication and authorization issues
- Security misconfigurations
- Networking and Operating Systems Fundamentals
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- Networking basics
- TCP/IP and common protocols
- Linux and Windows fundamentals
- Role of operating systems in security
- Introduction to Ethical Hacking Tools and Techniques
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- Overview of testing tools
- Scanning and enumeration (conceptual level)
- Password attacks (high-level overview)
- Social engineering basics
- Cyber Defense, Best Practices, and Career Path
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- Cyber defense fundamentals
- Security best practices
- Security awareness
- Learning path and transition to advanced certifications
- Overview of Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
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- Types of cyber threats
- Common attacks
- Vulnerability concepts
- Attack surface
Exam Details :
- Exam code: 210-090 / EHE
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Number of questions: 50 questions
- Question type: Multiple choice
- Language: English
- Passing score: 65%
- Exam fee: USD 149–199 (may vary by country and include taxes)
- Certification validity: Lifetime
Do I need certifications before it ?
No, not required.
The certification is designed for beginners and does not require any prior experience.
Which certifications are recommended after this one ?
Not mandatory.
However, if you are looking for a strong path in penetration testing fundamentals, especially in vulnerability discovery, ethical attack techniques, and basic cybersecurity tools, then Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE) is the strongest option.
What are the main uses of the Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE) certification ?
- eJPT (Junior Penetration Tester) to move from fundamentals to hands-on penetration testing
- PenTest+ to strengthen methodological understanding of penetration testing and its tools
- CEH to expand theoretical and practical knowledge in ethical hacking
- Web Application Security (eWPT) to specialize in web application penetration testing
- Linux & Networking Fundamentals to strengthen the technical foundation required for any penetration tester
- Blue Team Fundamentals (optional) to understand the defensive side and improve offensive thinking
Your Entry Point into Ethical Hacking :
The EHE certification provides a strong foundation in ethical hacking principles, builds a safe and structured hacker mindset, and is an excellent step for anyone who wants to start a penetration testing or cybersecurity career in a professional and methodical way.
Who is this certification suitable for ?
- Beginners who want to enter Cybersecurity / Ethical Hacking
- Students or trainees in cybersecurity
- Junior IT / Helpdesk / Network roles
- Anyone interested in understanding how attackers think and how to protect themselves or their organization
- Those planning to continue toward CEH or Red Team paths