CEH v13
Certified Ethical Hacker
A practitioner credential covering recon, system hacking, web/wireless/cloud attacks, and cryptography. CEH v13 introduces AI-augmented offensive techniques.
- Exam length
- 240 min
- Pass score
- ~70% (variable cut)
- Questions
- 125
- Domains
- 9
Suggested prep: 6–10 weeks · Difficulty: Professional
Domain breakdown
Official weights from the EC-Council exam outline. We track your mastery on each domain individually so you know where to focus.
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An analyst reviews an incident where a capable adversary quietly held network access for many months, rotated tooling whenever detections improved, and prioritized long-term intelligence collection over quick wins. Which category best labels this actor?
- AAdvanced persistent threat (APT)
- BScript kiddie
- CHacktivist collective
- DInsider threat
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Correct answer
Advanced persistent threat (APT)
An advanced persistent threat is a capable, well-resourced adversary that establishes and maintains long-term covert access while adapting to defenses to achieve strategic goals. A script kiddie uses prebuilt tools opportunistically, an insider threat originates from a trusted person, and a hacktivist is ideologically motivated, none of which captures the sustained, adaptive, resource-rich campaign that defines this actor.
CEH v13 FAQ
How many questions are on the CEH v13 exam?
The EC-Council CEH v13 exam has 125 questions and runs 240 minutes. A passing score is ~70% (variable cut).
What domains does CEH v13 cover?
9 domains, per the official EC-Council outline: Information Security and Ethical Hacking Overview (6%), Reconnaissance Techniques (21%), System Hacking Phases and Attack Techniques (17%), Network and Perimeter Hacking (14%), Web Application Hacking (16%), Wireless Network Hacking (6%), Mobile, IoT, and OT Hacking (8%), Cloud Computing (6%), Cryptography (6%).
How long should I study for CEH v13?
Typical prep time is 6–10 weeks, depending on your experience. TierOne's spaced-repetition queue is built for short daily sessions, so progress compounds even on a busy schedule.
Can I try CEH v13 practice questions for free?
Yes. The free tier includes 50 real CEH v13 practice questions with cited sources, the Question of the Day, and the AI tutor (5 explanations per day). No credit card required.
Is there a pass guarantee?
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