EssentialEssential Series

Six foundational courses in one bundle, for anyone starting a career in cybersecurity.

LevelEntry1 of 5
Exam2 hours
Valid for3 years
TrackFoundations
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What Essential covers.

The EC-Council Essential Series bundles six foundational programs: Network Defense Essentials (NDE), Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE), Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE), DevSecOps Essentials, SOC Essentials and Cloud Security Essentials. It is designed for students, recent graduates and career changers entering cybersecurity.

Skills you gain

  • Develop foundational cybersecurity knowledge across 6 disciplines
  • Prepare for intermediate-level EC-Council certifications
  • Build practical hands-on security skills
  • Launch a career in cybersecurity with verified credentials

Exam domains

  1. Network Defense Essentials (NDE)
  2. Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)
  3. Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)
  4. DevSecOps Essentials
  5. SOC Essentials
  6. Cloud Security Essentials

How ordering works.

Send a request

Use the contact page and name the certification you want.

We confirm the details

Our team replies with availability, final price and payment steps.

You receive the voucher

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 Essential exam structured?
The Essential 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.

Essential voucher, $299.

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