CEH vs Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer
Which certification is right for your career? Here's the full breakdown.
EC-Council
CEH
CEH v13
Certified Ethical Hacker — offensive security certification covering penetration testing methodologies and hacking tools.
Full guide →Google Cloud
Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer
ACE
Google Cloud's associate-level certification covering deploying, monitoring, and managing applications on Google Cloud Platform.
Full guide →Side-by-side comparison
| Category | CEH | Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Exam cost | $1199 USD | ✓$200 USD |
| Avg salary uplift | +$15,000/yr | ✓+$16,000/yr |
| Exam duration | 240 min | 120 min |
| Renewal period | Every 3 years | Every 2 years |
| Issued by | EC-Council | Google Cloud |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
CEH — Prerequisites
2 years IT security experience or EC-Council official training
Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer — Prerequisites
6 months Google Cloud hands-on experience recommended
Get CEH if…
- •You have 2–3 years of IT experience and want to specialise
- •You want a +$15,000/yr salary boost
- •You prefer credentials from EC-Council
Get Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer if…
- •You have 2–3 years of IT experience and want to specialise
- •You want a +$16,000/yr salary boost
- •You prefer credentials from Google Cloud
Best CEH courses
Best Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer courses
Frequently asked questions
Is CEH harder than Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer?
Both CEH and Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer are rated intermediate difficulty.
Which pays more — CEH or Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer?
CEH has an average salary uplift of +$15,000/yr, while Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer has +$16,000/yr. Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer has the higher salary impact.
Which should I get first — CEH or Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer?
CEH is the better starting point — it's rated intermediate and costs less. Use it as a stepping stone toward Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer.