EC-Council careers — 7 jobs you can get with EC-Council C|EH
Fleur Meuleman
29 November, 2023
Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), developed by EC-Council, is one of the most well-known and respected IT certifications in the world.
Hacking is the process of sequentially finding security holes in a system and using those gaps to gain unauthorized access and perform malicious actions, such as erasing system files or stealing confidential information.
Certified Ethical Hackers use the skills and resources of malevolent attackers to uncover weaknesses in the network systems of a company. Organizations hire ethical hackers to break into their systems and find weak points and vulnerabilities. A CEH performs the specified corrective, preventive, and protective actions to secure the system before a real breach can happen after assessing the target system's security posture.
As EC-Council C|EH is a vendor-neutral certification, it enables CEHs to secure a wide range of systems. By taking this certification, you can apply for a range of roles, from Auditor and Penetration Tester to Network Security Specialist, in both public and Government sectors.
Here are seven careers you can embark on if you attain the C|EH.
1. Ethical Hacker
As mentioned above, an Ethical Hacker is a networking and computer specialist who tries to gain access to a company's network or computer system on behalf of the company.
Terrorist groups fund cybercriminals to breach security systems during international conflicts, either to undermine national security measures or to demand large sums of money by infecting systems with malware and blocking access. Therefore, organizations face the continuous challenge of updating hack-preventing strategies and installing different technologies to secure the system before falling prey to hackers.
2. Network Security Engineer
Network security systems are kept secure by Network Security Engineers. Using the same skills as a CEH, they can ensure a company's operations can resume even after problems brought on by natural disasters, hacker attacks, or other resources.
3. Computer Forensics Investigator
Throughout the world, government, law enforcement, and corporate organizations employ computer forensic techniques. The terms "computer security" and "computer investigations" are always evolving. Digital forensics, computer investigations, computer crime, and even basic computer data recovery are just a few of the many tools that are created every day to carry out computer investigations.
4. Security Auditor
Security Auditors are hired to conduct an audit of the organization's security systems. After this is finished, the Security Auditors provide the company with an extensive information systems report. This facilitates the organization's ability to improve system security by making necessary corrections where needed. A Security Auditor can operate both independently and in a group.
5. Data Security Analyst
Also referred to as Data Security Specialists, Data Security Analysts plan and carry out an organization's data security measures on its computers and networks. They collaborate with company staff members, providing them with security protocol education. Typically, an Information Technology manager oversees them.
6. Information Security Officer
The senior manager responsible for advancing the enterprise strategy and concept within an organization to ensure that technologies and information resources are appropriately protected is known as the Information Security Officer. He supports the employees in developing, implementing, and upholding procedures that reduce information risks. He bears responsibility for compliance pertaining to information.
7. IT Security Administrator
The IT Security Administrators oversee the development and implementation of security policies and procedures for an organization’s IT infrastructure. This involves the implementation and management of various security measures, such as firewalls, prevention systems and intrusion detection, anti-virus software, and encryption tools.
If any of the above sounds interesting to you, you may consider a career in Cyber Security.
As the world moves toward a digital economy, the field of ethical hacking will see exponential growth in the years to come. Developing industries across the board will hire Cyber Security experts in the form of CEHs to keep their systems secure and out of the hands of black hat hackers.
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