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Certified Professional Ethical Hacker exam · US

Key exam facts

Provider
Mile2
Format
Online multiple-choice examination through the Mile2 Learning Management System; standard on-demand account access.
Exam questions
Total questions: 100.
Time limit
Approximately 2 hours
Passing score
A minimum grade of 70% is required for certification.

Topics covered

  • Course Introduction

  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking

    • What is Ethical Hacking?
    • Threat Actors and Motivations
    • Hacker mindsets and methodologies
    • Rules of Engagement and Professional Conduct
    • Ethical Dilemmas and Gray Areas
    • Career Foundations

  • Cybersecurity Foundation

    • Core Cybersecurity Principles
    • Security Architecture Fundamentals
    • Essential Security Controls
    • Security Governance and Policy
    • Applying Controls and Architecture in Testing
    • Risk, Compliance, and Controls

  • Reconnaissance & Enumeration

    • Passive vs Active Reconnaissance
    • Practical Recon Tools
    • Enumeration Techniques
    • Applied Recon: Nmap, Scripting, and Enumeration
    • Practice Scenarios and Reporting
    • Capstone & Reflection

  • Cryptography

    • Cryptography Foundations
    • Symmetric Cryptography
    • Asymmetric Cryptography
    • Hashing
    • Hybrid Crypto Systems
    • Quantum Cryptography
    • Advancements in Cryptography
    • Attacking Weak Cryptography: Hashes, Keys, and Real-World Failures

  • Vulnerability Scanning & Analysis

    • Understanding VA
    • Vulnerability Assessment Methodologies
    • Interpreting and Validating Vulnerabilities
    • Prioritizing Risks in VA
    • What is Patch Management?
    • Different Types of Patches

  • Web and Application Attacks

    • OWASP Top 10 Explained
    • Bridging OWASP and CWE for Pen testers
    • API Top 10

  • Exploitation and Post-Exploitation

    • Exploitation Basics
    • Exploit Frameworks in Action
    • Post-Exploitation Fundamentals
    • Pivoting and Lateral Movement
    • Cloud Exploitation Basics

  • Social Engineering

    • Social Engineering Concepts and Psychology
    • Phishing and Digital Deception
    • Pretexting and In-Person Tactics
    • USB Drops and Device Attacks
    • Social Engineering Tools and Payloads
    • Case Studies and Field Operations

  • Wireless Pen testing

    • Wi-Fi Recon and Enumeration
    • Wi-Fi Tools
    • Sniffing
    • Authentication Attacks
    • Rogue AP
    • Wi-Fi Exploits
    • Threat Assessment

  • Reporting & Ethics

    • The Role of Reporting in Ethical Hacking
    • Writing Effective Reports
    • Ethics in Ethical Hacking
    • Professional Development and Accountability

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

Online multiple-choice examination through the Mile2 Learning Management System; standard on-demand account access.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 100.

How long is the exam?

Approximately 2 hours

What is the passing score?

A minimum grade of 70% is required for certification.

Official sources and references

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