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Certified Ethical Hacker

The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential is the most trusted ethical hacking certification and accomplishment recommended by employers globally.

Online Skills to Advance Business Support Unit

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Course Overview

The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential is the most trusted ethical hacking certification and accomplishment recommended by employers globally. It is the most desired information security certification and represents one of the fastest-growing cyber credentials required by critical infrastructure and essential service providers.

This course is due to run Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

What are the entry requirements?

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years
  • QQI Level 4 Major Award, Leaving Certificate or equivalent
  • Good verbal and written command of the English language (Common European Framework B2 or equivalent)
  • Non EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland
  • Colour vision test Drivers license is desirable for progressing to suitable work placement and employment
  • Learners must have IT competence at a level of advanced end user
  • Learners must have a recent ComTIA Network +, CompTIA Security +, CCNA or equivalent within the last 5 years.

or

  • Learners currently working in the field and have 2 years relevant experience.

What will I study?

  • EC Council - Certified Ethical Hacker Specialist

Why should I apply?

Since the introduction of CEH in 2003, it is recognized as a standard within the information security community. CEH v11 continues to
introduce the latest hacking techniques and the most advanced hacking tools and exploits used by hackers and information security professionals today. The Five Phases of Ethical Hacking and the original core mission of CEH remain valid and relevant today: “To beat a hacker, you need to think like a hacker.”

What is the certification?

EC Council – Certified Ethical Hacker Specialist (312-50)

Fee Information

This course is offered under the Skills to Advance Initiative. With this, a certain eligibility criteria applies. To find out if you are eligible, contact the Business Support Unit on 066 714 9690 or [email protected].

A fee waiver is in place for applicants in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment. You can check your fee waiver eligibility with Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), INTREO or your Local Employment Service (LES) office.

Still have questions?

Call Claire 066 714 96 90 or get in touch by email: [email protected]

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