Reconnaissance
Understand information gathering, footprinting and attack-surface discovery.
Professional Cybersecurity Training · EC-Council Curriculum
Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) v13
Build an attacker-aware security mindset with structured ethical hacking training, practical lab concepts and preparation for the EC-Council C|EH knowledge exam.
20 subject areasEthical & authorised testingAI-related conceptsExam preparation
EC-COUNCIL
CERTIFIED ETHICAL HACKER · AI-ENHANCEDThink like an attacker. Work as a defender.
Learn to identify, assess and communicate security weaknesses within authorised environments.
EC-Council owns the C|EH certification. Training enrolment and exam certification are separate matters; confirm your package with SysCare.
20Curriculum subject areas
312-50Knowledge exam code
125Multiple-choice questions
4 hoursKnowledge exam duration
The professional pathway
Move beyond theory into a security professional's mindset.
C|EH is an EC-Council professional certification programme focused on the tools, techniques and processes used in ethical hacking and security assessments.
This page outlines a training pathway based on the 20 CEH v13 subject areas. Students explore how weaknesses are discovered, how findings are reported and why permission, scope and professional conduct matter.
- Structured coverage of the CEH v13 knowledge domains
- Security assessment and defensive analysis concepts
- Practice-oriented learning in controlled environments
- Preparation guidance for the EC-Council knowledge exam
Learning outcomes
What you'll learn to understand and assess
Professional ethical hacking starts with a methodical process and ends with meaningful security improvements.
Network assessment
Explore network scanning, enumeration and exposure analysis.
System security
Review host weaknesses, malware risks and access controls.
Web & application security
Recognise web-server, application and injection vulnerabilities.
Modern environments
Study wireless, mobile, IoT, OT and cloud security concerns.
Responsible reporting
Communicate findings and connect assessment results to defensive actions.
Course structure
Explore all 20 CEH v13 subject areas.
All modules are displayed below in two easy-to-scan columns. The exact teaching sequence, lab access and materials should be confirmed with SysCare.
01
Introduction to Ethical Hacking
Explore professional ethics, authorization, attack phases and defensive responsibilities.
02
Footprinting and Reconnaissance
Learn how publicly available information can reveal an organisation's attack surface.
03
Scanning Networks
Understand host discovery, network mapping and service identification in authorised labs.
04
Enumeration
Examine how exposed services and configurations can reveal system information.
05
Vulnerability Analysis
Assess weaknesses, interpret findings and prioritise remediation.
06
System Hacking
Study operating-system security weaknesses and methods for reducing exposure.
07
Malware Threats
Recognise malware behaviours, common infection routes and defensive controls.
08
Sniffing
Understand packet capture concepts and the risks of insecure network traffic.
09
Social Engineering
Identify manipulation tactics and design effective awareness and verification controls.
10
Denial-of-Service
Explore availability threats and practical resilience and mitigation strategies.
11
Session Hijacking
Understand session security, token handling and protections against misuse.
12
Evading IDS, Firewalls, and Honeypots
Examine how monitoring and perimeter defences work and how to validate them.
13
Hacking Web Servers
Review common web-server misconfigurations and hardening principles.
14
Hacking Web Applications
Explore application security weaknesses, testing methodology and secure design.
15
SQL Injection
Understand injection risks, safe validation and parameterised query defences.
16
Hacking Wireless Networks
Study wireless security models, misconfigurations and secure deployment practices.
17
Hacking Mobile Platforms
Explore mobile application risks, permissions and secure data handling.
18
IoT and OT Hacking
Understand connected-device and operational-technology attack surfaces.
19
Cloud Computing
Review cloud identity, shared responsibility, misconfiguration and monitoring.
20
Cryptography
Understand encryption, hashing, key management and common implementation pitfalls.
Practice-oriented training
A professional approach to security assessments
Learn the purpose of each stage of an authorised security assessment—not just individual tools.
01
Define scope
Establish written permission, systems in scope and testing boundaries.
02
Discover
Identify assets, exposed services and relevant security concerns.
03
Validate safely
Assess findings using controlled, non-destructive methods.
04
Report & improve
Document risk, evidence and practical remediation priorities.
Certification pathway
Understand the C|EH knowledge exam.
The EC-Council C|EH knowledge exam is commonly identified as 312-50. It is distinct from hands-on practical certification assessments and from simply completing a training course.
Confirm current eligibility, exam versions, fees, voucher inclusion and assessment requirements directly with EC-Council or SysCare before enrolling.
Visit EC-Council ↗312-50Knowledge exam code
125Multiple-choice questions
4 hoursExam duration
Exam voucherConfirm whether included in training fees
Before you enrol
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to help you choose the right training path.
Is this an EC-Council professional certification course?
The curriculum is aligned with the C|EH v13 professional certification subject areas. Confirm the training provider's current authorisation status and the exact certification package before enrolment.
Do I need cybersecurity experience?
Networking, operating systems and basic security knowledge are helpful. Contact SysCare for advice on the appropriate entry level and current batch prerequisites.
Does course completion automatically grant C|EH certification?
No. Earning the EC-Council certification requires meeting the applicable eligibility and examination requirements. Training attendance alone does not grant it.
Is the exam voucher included?
Voucher inclusion, fees, resit terms, course materials and lab access depend on the enrolment package. Request written confirmation from SysCare.
What jobs can this help prepare me for?
Relevant career directions include security analyst, vulnerability analyst, penetration-testing trainee and security consultant. Job eligibility depends on practical experience and other qualifications.
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