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Certified Ethical Hacker Certificate

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What can a Certified Ethical Hacker Certificate do for you?

In today’s digital landscape, cyberattacks are more advanced (and more relentless) than ever. Organizations in every sector are under constant pressure to defend their networks, systems, and applications from malicious intrusions. That’s where you come in.

The Certified Ethical Hacker program equips you with the skills to think like a hacker — so you can stop one. You’ll learn to ethically probe network infrastructures, uncover vulnerabilities, and deploy effective defenses that protect critical data and systems.

Becoming a Qualified Certified Ethical Hacker

The 100% online Certified Ethical Hacker certification course at Molloy University equips you with the skills to identify vulnerabilities and defend digital systems with confidence.

Key Program Topics

The Certified Ethical Hacker course covers a variety of topics, including some of the following:

Ethical Hacking

Footprinting and Reconnaissance

Scanning Networks

Wireless Security

Crytography

Malware and Sniffing

Skills-Based Labs and Activities

Throughout the course, you will experience some of the following skills-based labs and activities, including:

Mirroring sites with HTTrack
Using Zenmap and OpenVAS
Exploiting Windows 7 Using Metasploit
Cracking a Linux Password Using John the Ripper
Using the SET Tool
Attacking a Website Using XSS Injection

Is a Career as an Ethical Hacker Right for You?

Take the Molloy University “Ethical Hacker Certificate Readiness Quiz”

This fun, online quiz takes just 3 minutes to complete and provides you with a personalized report to find out if a short-term online certificate program is right for you. The report identifies your strengths and social style, plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.

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What Can You Do with a Certified Ethical Hacker Certification?

Earning a Certified Ethical Hacker certification opens the door to a wide range of cybersecurity career paths.

Careers to Explore

As a graduate of this program, you may find employment as a:

Cybersecurity Consultant
Security Analyst
Network Security Engineer
Ethical Hacker (Penetration Tester)
Information Security Manager
Incident Responder

Demand is High for Information Security Analysts

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 33% increase in employment for computer support specialists between 2023 and 2033, with a median annual salary of $124,910 in 2024.**

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

If you complete the Certified Ethical Hacker course, you are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company, agency, or organization whose work aligns with this area of study, allowing you to gain valuable hands-on experience. As you progress through the program, an Externship Coordinator will contact you to coordinate your placement.

Note: Additional documentation, including health records, immunizations, drug screening, criminal background checks, etc., may be required by the externship facility.

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Get Certified as a Certified Ethical Hacker & Become a Top Standout to Employers

Upon completing the Certified Ethical Hacker Course, you will be ready to assume roles in IT security. The program is accredited by:

EC-Council

Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) Exam

Additionally, you will be fully prepared to take the certification exam essential for ethical hackers.

You will receive a complimentary voucher for this certification exam.

How Much Does the Certified Ethical Hacker Certification Cost?

$2,000

Total Tuition

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Payment Plan Details: Enrollment requires a minimum deposit of $500. Installment payments will begin 30 days after the course start date.

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