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How to Become a Certified Ethical Hacker in 2025: Skills, Courses, and Career Paths

By Dr Pritam Gajkumar Shah admin@cyberpritam.com Posted on 13 May 2025
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Cyber Security Certifications


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🚀 CyberPritam.com Certificate Programs (Start Here)


CyberPritam.com offers global online certification programs in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and more. Each certification comes with an official certificate issued from Australia.( Not Accrediated by ASQA)


Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

Network Penetration Testing

Web Application Security

Digital Forensics & Incident Response

Linux for Ethical Hackers

Wireless & Bluetooth Hacking

Bug Bounty & Responsible Disclosure

SIEM & Log Analysis with Wazuh

Blockchain & Crypto Security

Kali Linux Toolset Mastery

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Ethical hacking is one of the most in-demand career paths in 2025. A Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) uses the same tools as a malicious hacker, but for legal, authorized security testing and system hardening.


🛠️ Skills Needed


To become an ethical hacker, you need strong foundational knowledge in networking (TCP/IP, DNS), systems (Windows and Linux), scripting (Python, Bash), and tools such as Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, and Metasploit.


🎓 Learning Resources


While CyberPritam offers structured certification paths, other options include EC-Council iClass, TCM Security Academy, and Udemy.


📝 CEH Exam (v13)


The CEH exam consists of 125 multiple-choice questions, covering reconnaissance, system hacking, web apps, cloud security, IoT threats, cryptography, and more. Duration: 4 hours. You must score at least 70% to pass.


💼 Career Paths After CEH


Common job roles include Penetration Tester, Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC Engineer, Incident Responder, and Vulnerability Assessor. Salaries range from $80,000 to over $120,000 depending on role and region.


📚 More Resources


Visit CyberPritam Blog for articles, tutorials, and industry updates. Also see Wikipedia: CEH and Infosec Institute.


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