ECESEC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist

The mathematics and mechanics of cryptography, from symmetric ciphers to public key infrastructure.

LevelIntermediate2 of 5
Exam2 hours
Valid for1 year
TrackCloud, application and data security
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What ECES covers.

ECES gives security professionals practical knowledge of cryptographic systems. The 50-question, 2-hour exam covers symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, hash functions, digital signatures, and real-world applications including VPNs and BitLocker.

Skills you gain

  • Understand and apply cryptographic principles
  • Implement symmetric and asymmetric encryption systems
  • Evaluate cryptographic solutions for organizational needs
  • Design secure data protection strategies using encryption

Exam domains

  1. Cryptographic fundamentals & mathematics
  2. Symmetric cryptography (DES, AES, stream ciphers)
  3. Asymmetric cryptography & key management
  4. Hash functions & digital signatures
  5. Cryptographic applications (VPN, disk encryption)
  6. Practical cryptography implementation

Prerequisites

  • No formal prerequisites (basic mathematics helpful)

How ordering works.

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The voucher and booking instructions arrive by email.

Common questions.

How do I schedule the exam?
Booking instructions come with the voucher. Exam slots are booked through EC-Council.
How is the ECES exam structured?
The ECES exam runs for 2 hours. Its format and passing score are set by EC-Council; the details for this track are in the description above.
What if I need a retake?
Retake terms are set by EC-Council. If you want a retake option included, mention it when you send your request.
Can I order for a team?
Yes. Send the number of seats and the certifications you need, and we reply with one quote.

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