INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION GUIDE
EC-Council certifications, courses and exam preparation
Compare 36 current EC-Council program paths across ethical assessment, defense, investigations, cloud, leadership, AI and more. Start with the credential that fits your work, then check the official exam and eligibility rules before enrolling or paying.
ITCertPath is independent of EC-Council. A listed program does not imply ITCertPath is accredited for that program, that a cohort is scheduled, or that a voucher is in stock. Practical and beta assessments may use routes unlike the CEH knowledge exam.
START WITH A VERIFIED PATH
Connect learning, practice and exam access
ETHICAL ASSESSMENT
CEH 312-50
Start with scope, assessment concepts and defensive interpretation.
Explore path →FREE DIAGNOSTIC25 original CEH scenarios
A focused timed check, not a full-length or official CEH exam.
Explore path →FULL-LENGTH PRACTICE125-question CEH set
Independent four-hour practice; 25 items also appear in the diagnostic.
Explore path →EXAM ACCESSCEH eligibility and voucher checks
Verify training route, application, delivery and policy before paying.
Explore path →REVIEWED DEFENSIVE PATHS
Study the work behind the credential
These independent guides contain original, program-specific lessons and authorized exercises. They are not official EC-Council training or a promise that a class is currently scheduled.
312-38
Certified Network Defender (CND)
Choose CND when your work centers on network configuration, segmentation, endpoint controls, monitoring and the first defensive response. It is not a substitute for a penetration-testing qualification.
Read learning plan →312-39Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
Choose CSA for detection operations, SIEM analysis, threat context and response coordination. Its center of gravity is analyst judgement, not building an enterprise network or conducting a forensic acquisition.
Read learning plan →EC0 312-49Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
Choose CHFI when your work needs defensible acquisition, integrity checks, artifact analysis and reporting. It is not legal advice or a license to search a device without authority.
Read learning plan →EC-COUNCIL PROGRAM DIRECTORY
Find the certification that matches your role
Program titles, publicly listed codes and format cues were checked against EC-Council's certification body and training catalogue on 16 October 2026. A blank code means we could not confirm one from that primary source; never infer a code from an unrelated exam.
Ethical hacking & penetration testing
Certified Ethical Hacker (Practical)
Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT)
Web Application Hacking and Security (WAHS)
Defense & incident response
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
Certified Network Defender (CND)
Certified Cybersecurity Technician (CCT)
EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH)
Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA)
Cloud, application & DevSecOps
Certified Cloud Security Engineer (CCSE)
EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer (ECDE)
Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE) Java
Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE) .NET
Leadership, governance & resilience
Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
Associate CCISO
EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP)
ICS/SCADA Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity essentials
Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES)
Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)
EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS)
Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)
Network Defense Essentials (NDE)
Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)
Cloud Security Essentials (CSE)
DevSecOps Essentials (DSE)
IoT Security Essentials (ISE)
SOC Essentials (SCE)
Threat Intelligence Essentials (TIE)
AI security & management
Artificial Intelligence Essentials (AIE)
Certified AI Program Manager (CAIPM)
Certified Responsible AI Governance & Ethics (CRAGE)
Certified Offensive AI Security Professional (COASP)
Blockchain
Blockchain Developer Certification (BDC)
Blockchain Fintech Certification (BFC)
Blockchain Business Leader Certification (BBLC)
See the official EC-Council training and certification catalogue for current availability. Beta status and exam format may change.
BEFORE PAYMENT
Do not buy by credential name alone
Confirm the exact assessment
CEH 312-50, CEH Practical and CPENT are not interchangeable. Check the current exam code where published, knowledge versus practical format, prerequisite route and official test-delivery channel.
Confirm country and terms
Verify India, USA or your actual country; currency, taxes, voucher validity, transfer/refund restrictions, extension policy and retake rules at the official checkout. Avoid unverified resale offers.
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
EC-Council certification FAQs
Which EC-Council path should I start with?
Choose by role rather than certification count. CEH focuses on ethical-assessment knowledge, CND on network defense, CSA on SOC work, CHFI on investigations, and CCISO on senior security leadership. Check the official candidate requirements for the credential you choose.
Are CEH and CEH Practical the same exam?
No. CEH 312-50 is a 125-question, four-hour multiple-choice knowledge exam. CEH Practical is a separate hands-on assessment with different requirements. Confirm the exact credential before booking.
Are all EC-Council exams available as ordinary retail vouchers?
Do not assume so. Eligibility, delivery, purchase channel and voucher terms differ by program and country. The EC-Council certification body controls official exams; use its current pages to verify each route before payment.
Does ITCertPath issue EC-Council certifications or sell every exam voucher?
No. EC-Council controls credentials and exams. ITCertPath offers independent CEH, CND, CSA and CHFI study material, plus original CEH diagnostic and full-length practice. Our exam-access pages are guidance, not a claim of accreditation, authorization or voucher inventory.
Reviewed 16 October 2026. Official EC-Council pages control current program availability, candidate eligibility, exam delivery and policies.