— Your Complete, Hands‑On Path to Becoming a Certified Ethical Hacker

Cyber threats evolve rapidly—and so must the defenders. This comprehensive CEH v12 exam guide gives you the skills, mindset, and practical knowledge needed to think like an attacker, identify vulnerabilities, and build stronger defenses across modern digital environments.

Designed around the official 312‑50 exam objectives, this book walks you through every essential topic using real‑world examples, guided labs, and hands‑on activities. Whether you're strengthening your InfoSec foundations or preparing for certification, this guide ensures you develop both the theoretical insight and practical experience required to succeed.

Inside this updated exam guide, you will learn how to:

• Understand core InfoSec principles and the role of ethical hackers

• Apply reconnaissance and footprinting techniques to gather preliminary intelligence

• Conduct vulnerability assessments to uncover weaknesses before attackers exploit them

• Explore the tools and strategies malicious actors use—and how to defend against them

• Analyze network sniffing, evasion techniques, and secure traffic flows

• Recognize and mitigate social engineering attacks

• Understand common malware behavior and digital threat categories

• Secure wireless networks, mobile platforms, servers, IoT devices, and cloud environments

• Apply cryptography concepts to protect sensitive data

• Test your readiness with mock exams covering all CEH v12 domains

Who This Book Is For
Security professionals, system and network administrators, analysts, auditors, developers, and consultants preparing for CEH certification or expanding their ethical hacking skill set. Familiarity with networking (Network+) and two years of InfoSec experience are recommended.

By the end of this book, you’ll have the confidence, knowledge, and hands‑on practice necessary to pass the 312‑50 exam—and take the next major step in your cybersecurity career.