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December 20, 2022

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EC-Council Collaborates with Wissen International – Singapore to Launch the Certified Cloud Security Engineer (C|CSE) Program

One of the Leading Providers of Information Security and Cybersecurity Training Joins Hands with EC-Council to Train Students in a Unique Course That Offers Vendor-Specific and Vendor-Neutral Cloud Security Approaches TAMPA, Fla, December 20, 2022— EC-Council, the creators of the globally recognized Certified Ethical Hacker and other highly regarded cybersecurity certifications, has partnered with Wissen International to launch instructor-led training for the Certified Cloud Security Engineer (CCSE) program in Singapore. Wissen is the exclusive distributor and representative for EC-Council in 10 Asia Pacific Countries. The CCSE program is specially curated by cybersecurity experts and ensures cloud security concepts go beyond the fundamentals for candidates. While cloud adoption has accelerated in recent years, cloud security has also become critical. Data breaches in the cloud, misconfigurations, etc., pose significant concerns for organizations. Cloud security is an in-demand skill in 2022 and beyond, but the industry faces a massive shortage of skilled professionals to tackle the escalating crisis. The partnership between EC-Council and Wissen to deliver CCSE training will significantly contribute to closing the skills gap in cloud security by offering applicants specialized training on the best cloud security practices, technologies, and techniques. Jay Bavisi, CEO and President of EC-Council, says, “The demand for information security professionals with cloud security skillsets is only going to increase in the near future, owing to the rising security incidents in the cloud. Building a strong workforce equipped to deal with the cloud security crisis to help businesses operate smoothly is the focus of our partnership with Wissen”. As per Fortune Business Insights, the cloud security market is estimated to reach $106.02 Billion by 2029. Security professionals require a certification that offers a blend of vendor-neutral and vendor-specific concepts to enhance the core knowledge needed in cloud security. The CCSE program trains students on diverse cloud security approaches, resources, and methodologies with a hands-on learning experience. About EC-Council: The sole mission of EC-Council is to advance the state of the cybersecurity profession on a global scale. Helping organizations, educators, governments, and individuals address global workforce problems is at the heart of the company’s mission. To this end, it is developing and curating world-class cybersecurity education programs and certifications. It is also providing cybersecurity services to some of the largest businesses all over the world. More than 2,000 best universities, colleges, and training companies put their faith in EC-Council. This includes seven Fortune 10 companies, 47 Fortune 100 companies, the Department of Defense, global intelligence communities, and NATO. The standards for cybersecurity education are set by EC-Council programs, which have now been implemented in more than 140 countries worldwide. To acquire additional knowledge, please go to https://staging-new.eccouncil.org/. About Wissen: Wissen is the exclusive distributor and sole representative of EC-Council in 10 Asia-Pacific countries, being known as the cybersecurity competency development arm. Close to 100 EC-Council academia and accredited training partners across Singapore and Asia Pacific countries such as Australia, Hong Kong, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Vietnam are managed by Wissen. Wissen also works in collaboration with government and local associations to proliferate EC-Council’s cybersecurity courses.

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EC-Council and Bridging Minds Partner to Launch Instructor-Led Training for Certified Cloud Security Engineer (C|CSE) Program

An imminent education provider, Bridging Minds and EC-Council, collaborate to offer a unique cloud security certification that includes both vendor-neutral and vendor-specific concepts. Singapore, December 20, 2022 — EC-Council, a global leader in cybersecurity education, has partnered with BridgingMinds, a leading provider of competence management and learning certification, to offer instructor-led training for the Certified Cloud Security Engineer (C|CSE) program. BridgingMinds is an accredited training center for EC-Council programs in Singapore, and the partnership focuses on combating the global cybersecurity workforce gap. Designed by the industry’s subject matter experts, the program’s curriculum goes beyond teaching the traditional concepts of cloud security. Cloud Security is crucial in reducing risks and maintaining compliance regulations in cloud computing. The importance of bridging the gap in cybersecurity education and resolving the talent shortage in the industry has never been more prominent. EC-Council’s collaboration with BridgingMinds will go a long way in closing the skills gap in cloud security by providing specialized training to candidates on the best cloud security practices, technologies, and methodologies. Jay Bavisi, President and CEO of EC-Council, says, “Cloud security is one of the most in-demand skills today. Enterprises are exposed to security threats due to the lack of cloud security professionals, which also restricts the functionality of cloud infrastructure. EC-Council’s cloud security program is one-of-a-kind in the industry. Our partnership with BridgingMinds is a step ahead in equipping aspiring cloud security professionals with the tools, knowledge, and resources to secure critical assets in the cloud and minimize the risks”. Due to the exponential growth in data breaches over the past few years and the increasing adoption of the cloud by businesses, security concerns are also quite deep. Through the C|CSE program, candidates will learn how to configure well-known public cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). With access to 50+ labs they will get hands-on training to devise security policies to protect the cloud. Mapped to real-world job roles of cloud security professionals, the C|CSE curriculum was crafted to address the challenges organizations face in ensuring cloud security and enabling candidates to become job ready. About EC-Council: EC-Council’s objective is to improve the global state of the cybersecurity industry. EC-Council aims to assist institutions, educators, governments, and individuals in addressing issues related to the global workforce. Programs from the EC-Council, which are now in use in more than 140 nations worldwide, set the standards for education in cybersecurity. World-class cybersecurity education programs and certifications are being created and curated. Some of the biggest companies in the world are also receiving cybersecurity services from it. Over 2,000 top colleges, universities, and training organizations trust EC-Council. The Department of Defense, international intelligence communities, NATO, seven Fortune 10 companies, 47 Fortune 100 companies, and more are included. Please visit https://staging-new.eccouncil.org for more information. To learn more, visit  https://staging-new.eccouncil.org/. Media Contact: [email protected] About BridgingMinds BridgingMinds Network Pte Ltd was founded in 2011 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Exclusive Networks focuses on the delivering cybersecurity learning experience. With a strong belief in enabling individuals and human resources as the next milestone in companies’ growth.

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