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Tactical Cybersecurity Skills that Matter.

With critical Cybersecurity workforce roles unfilled across the world, the EC-Council Essentials Series offers industry certifications in key areas valued by employers, building a strong foundation to ensure certified members are confident in their areas of competency and skills!

Network Defense

Ethical Hacking

Digital Forensics

IoT Security

Threat Intelligence

Cloud Security

DevSecOps

Security Operations

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The US Bureau of Labour projects that the number of information security analysts will grow much faster than the average for all occupations between 2022 and 2032.

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Accelerate Your Students' Career and Skills in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Capabilities is Non-negotiable in Today’s Landscape

Challenges Confronting IT/Technology Teams:

84%

of organizations that experienced one or more breaches in the past 12 month

68%

of organizations face additional risks due to cybersecurity skills shortage.

56%

of organizations faced challenges in recruiting professionals with cybersecurity skills in 2023.
Cyber Strategy Vigilance by Leaders :

93%

of the respondents state that their board inquiries about cybersecurity.

90%

of leaders prioritize hiring candidates with technology-focused certifications.

72%

of leaders indicate hiring certified people has increased security awareness and knowledge within their organization.
Source: Fortinet 2023 Cybersecurity Skills Gap
With millions of job vacancies remaining unfilled globally, the need for skilled professionals is undeniable. EC-Council’s Essentials Series helps cybersecurity aspirants gain essential skills in areas from ethical hacking to DevSecOps and build a strong foundation with industry-ready skills for better opportunities in the industry. Further, it also helps candidates choose their area of competency and elevate their expertise for their next logical step.

Key Features of the Essentials Series for Students and Educators

Develop Technical Foundational Skills in Your University Students With:

Ethical Hacking | Network Défense | Cloud Security | IoT Security | Threat Intelligence Security | Digital Forensics | DevSecOps | SOC |
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