EC-Council’s CEH Hall of Fame 2025 Industry Report provides a comprehensive look at the value of Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credentials. The report highlights the benefits and skills gained from CEH certification, pulling data from 481 security professionals to showcase the impact of CEH credentials on a range of cybersecurity careers, from analysts to CISOs. 

After earning a CEH, 100% report greater respect and recognition in the workplace. 100% would also recommend a CEH certification to others in the industry.  

Other key findings from the report include: 

• 99% believe pursuing a CEH positively impacted their careers.
• 99% report virtual labs were essential for developing practical hacking skills. 
• 97% say a CEH has supported them in addressing emerging cyber trends and threats. 
• 91% state CEH provided them a competitive career edge compared to other certifications.