Passed CEHv10 (90%)!!! 12/1/19

Just passed the CEH. Got 113 out of 125. This was my first attempt. Finally!

To study i used:

• Matt Walker's AIO
• Boson
• Pocket Prep

AIO is necessary. Everyone should read it. Boson is also necessary. The questions are a little bit harder than the tests', imo. I scored about 70-85% the first time i took each test, so yeah. Retaking the tests really helps just for fixating port numbers and other trivia. Pocket prep is pretty good for studying on the go. The questions are very similar to the real exam, so i'd recommend it if you're scared like i was.

I also have the CCENT, and i strongly suggest you have a basic background in networking before attempting the exam because there are a LOT of questions that are basically network questions. At least you should read Tanenbaum's networking book. SECURITY+ covers a lot of the material in the CEH also, but with less depth and less networking, basically.

I know this has been said before, but you NEED to: -Remember common port numbers -Remember NMAP, HPING2, SNORT flags/usage -Read every question carefully. Check why your alternative is correct and why all others are incorrect (very important!). When in doubt, re-read the question very very carefully. -Antennae types and their usage

Also, i know the CEH has a fame for being poorly-written but i don't think that's true. The questions and their wording/grammar were fine. The only problem is that there is no formatting for code or tool output, so it can get a little messy.

One question: I got the course from ASPEN but didn't complete it. Do i need to evaluate it before getting my digital certificate?