No problem guys.

I don't think they'll make you take it today. They'll either give you a new registration code or re-activate your prior code so you can re-schedule the exam.

As for quick update on what was discussed...

There is a review team that is responsible for the exam questions and mapping them to the objectives. How/why topics not in the objectives of the exam slipped through I'm not too sure. However, they are now considering forming another committee to take part in the review/development of exam questions.

Regarding the rounding of scores - it was unanimous that this should no longer occur. They will also be researching into moving from a %-based scoring system (e.g., 70% to pass) to a point-based system (700/1000 to pass). This will eliminate the marginal feeling associated with a "69.3%" on the exam, and it will be a strict 700 to pass. Keep in mind, these aren't the final numbers, just throwing them out there as an example.

Also the new point system has been finalized and been passed to the board for their approval. After that point, it should be implemented into the website.

Also, good luck on your test

BillV

I haven't found a third-party book which covers the V6 from CEH, but I am pretty sure that some will appear soon.
As far as I heard the official coursewear should be very good, however, I can't confirm this by myself as I haven't had a chance to take a look at them. If possible you may consider to buy them as they are from the source itself and should contain everything you need to pass.

You may take a look at the subforum on EH-Net for the V6 version (here), where you can find some threads which may help you (interview, wiki, ...), though there is not much info available yet.

However, it looks like V6 covers same as V5 but more questions on the modules but not about the optional modules.

Any news Sopwith?

Thanks for the update BillV.

I am looking to take the test this month. Will I encounter the same issue as Sopwith if I take the test?

His own situation largely mirrors my own. All my course material and study has been in v5.

Sorry for the lack of updates everyone. I have been dealing with a lot of personal family issues, and some other stuff that has prevented me from taking the exam.  I worked it all out with EC Council, and took it today. 


The results............



























Pass.  >75 %  Thanks again everyone and good luck to anyone taking the exam.

Awesome! Congrats!

Andrew:  I was MUCH MORE familiar with the material/questions this time around.   I felt that the test was a closer match to what I studied.  I passed with an 80.  It was actually a 79.7x.  So I didnt know it as well as I could have.  I also did self study, and a lot of what i learned was either hands on or from building labs.  There is a post here (forgot where) with a great guideline for passing with self study.  I followed it pretty closely. However my study time was limited to about 2 months. 

I have been enrolled in OSCP for 30 days, and purchased the 60 days worth of the lab. Everything said about OSCP is true, it IS the best training of all time. 

Another thing I did was ask to volunteer for my company's information security department.  Luckily they allowed it, and it helped me learn nmap, and a lot of other tools in an enterprise environment. 

I am going to stop testing after OSCP, while i love the learning, it will be time to put what i learned to use.

Congrats!

Congrats on the passing, hope the guide was a good one for you to pass it!