EC-Council Ethical Hacking Essentials
Entry-level ethical hacking foundations course covering attack phases, footprinting, scanning, enumeration, and exploitation concepts. Includes hands-on labs, a capstone project, and a proctored exam voucher. Stepping stone to CEH for early-career red-team and SOC roles.
What you'll prove
- Explain the ethical hacking methodology and attack lifecycle phases
- Identify common attack types including social engineering and network attacks
- Describe footprinting and reconnaissance techniques used by attackers
- Explain scanning and enumeration concepts for target discovery
- Identify common exploitation techniques at a conceptual level
Frequently asked
How much does EC-Council EHE cost?
$299 for the standard package, which bundles the course, labs, courseware, capstone project, and a proctored exam voucher with one-year validity. EC-Council previously offered Essentials Series courses on the CodeRed platform; that platform was retired and pricing moved to the current paid model.
Is EC-Council EHE worth getting?
It carries less weight than CEH, but it's a legitimate proctored credential from a recognized vendor and a reasonable stepping stone for portfolios without prior security experience. The included labs and capstone are the main differentiator vs. cheaper foundational courses.