🛡️ CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker (Professional Overview)

The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) is a globally recognized cybersecurity certification provided by EC-Council. It trains cybersecurity professionals to understand how attackers think — only to defend systems ethically and legally.

CEH focuses on strengthening your ability to:

✔ Identify vulnerabilities

✔ Defend networks

✔ Analyze threats

✔ Understand common attack vectors (in a controlled, legal environment)

✔ Protect systems using industry best practices

It is one of the most respected entry-level certifications for careers in ethical hacking, penetration testing, SOC operations, and cyber defense.

🔍 What CEH Teaches (Safe & Defensive Overview)

1️⃣ Network Security Fundamentals

How networks operate and where common weaknesses appear.

2️⃣ Security Policies & Access Control

Identity management, permissions, and secure authentication.

3️⃣ Vulnerability Assessment (Legal & Controlled)

How to identify weak points so organizations can fix them.

4️⃣ Web & System Security Concepts

Understanding how servers, Linux/Windows systems, and applications must be protected.

5️⃣ Cryptography & Data Protection

Hashing, encryption principles, secure communication protocols.

6️⃣ Cloud, IoT, and Emerging Threats

Modern security challenges and defense strategies.

7️⃣ Incident Handling & Response

How security teams detect, analyze, and respond to attacks.

Everything is taught from a defender’s perspective, following legal and ethical standards.

🎯 Who Should Learn CEH

• Cybersecurity beginners
• SOC Analysts
• IT Support / System Administrators
• Network Engineers
• Red Team / Blue Team beginners
• Anyone planning a cybersecurity career

🚀 Career Opportunities After CEH

✔ Ethical Hacker (Entry Level)

✔ Cybersecurity Analyst

✔ SOC Level 1 / Level 2

✔ Vulnerability Analyst

✔ Information Security Associate

✔ Network Security Technician