EC-Council announces the official approval of both the Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) and the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) programs as new baseline skill certification opt
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EC-Council and RSA Security have teamed up to offer EC-Council certification and training programs to RSA Security’s vast range of clients, partners and employees. EC-Council and RSA Security LLC (“RSA”) have partnered to offer information security skills-based training to professionals globally. The deal was constructed to allow RSA to offer EC-Council courses to the RSA clients and partners to address the widening gap between the skills required by corporations to fend off cyberattacks and the labor pool. Companies of all sizes are struggling to hire qualified network defenders and threat intelligence analysts who are integral to staffing their SOCs and to keeping their infrastructure and data secure. EC-Council’s line up of certification programs are tailored to prepare the kind of professional that corporations need to reduce risk and ensure both security and compliance. RSA will be offering EC-Council training and certification programs including for example Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), Certified Network Defender (CND), ECCouncil Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH), Certified CISO (CCISO). Students will be able to choose from a variety of modes of learning including live online (virtual) and live in-person. Along with the programs themselves, and the opportunity to earn a new certification with each, is the cloud-based cyber range where students develop their tactical cybersecurity skills. This hands-on tool provides students with an opportunity to apply the program concepts to real world scenarios. According to Lisa J. Zeena, Sr. Director, RSA University, “With the growing cybersecurity skills gap, companies (in both public and private sectors) looking to recruit personnel with the required expertise to protect sensitive company information are extremely challenged. The partnership between EC-Council and RSA helps address this challenge by offering the necessary skills-based training using state-of-the-art solutions to manage digital risk.” With the escalation in cyber threats globally, organizations now recognize that an investment in security is a must. Hundreds of thousands of cybersecurity positions are unfilled in the US alone due to a shortage of cybersecurity experts. The partnership between EC-Council and RSA addresses the need to provide the required training, skills, and experience to address the cybersecurity skills gap. “In a digital world where everything is at risk of being compromised, it is critical that we produce world class cyber security talent to help curb the manifestation of “cyber insecurity” in large organizations. EC-Council’s partnership with RSA is a testament to the collective commitment of both organizations to bring high quality “hands-on” cyber security training into the heart of global institutions. This exciting alignment of RSA and ECCouncil cyber training will result in a scalable approach in creating world class cybersecurity teams with the hands-on skills and ability to perform their job duties from day one.” Jay Bavisi, CEO, EC-Council Group and Chairman of the Board, EC-Council University For more information on RSA University, the education services division of RSA and this partnership go to https://community.rsa.com/community/training. About EC-Council EC-Council has been the world’s leading information security certification body since the launch of their flagship program, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), which created the ethical hacking industry in 2002. Since the launch of CEH, EC-Council has added industry-leading programs to their portfolio to cover all aspects of information security including EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), among others. EC-Council Foundation, the non-profit branch of EC-Council, created Global CyberLympics, the world’s first global hacking competition. EC-Council Foundation also hosts a suite of conferences across the US and around the world including Hacker Halted, Global CISO Forum, TakeDownCon, and CISO Summit. For more information about EC-Council, please see https://staging-new.eccouncil.org.
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Cybersecurity was in the spotlight at Niagara College in mid-November as information technology professionals from across Ontario gathered for the largest certified training program of its kind in the province. Read More…
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IDREAM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC announced their partnership to bridge the growing skill gap in cyber security, one of the fastest-growing careers in the U.S. and globally. iDREAM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC now offers the same EC-Council ‘Certified Ethical Hacking’ courses used by many of the U.S. Government’s military and security agencies. These IT certifications will increase income elevation and expert-level credibility for those in this field.EC-Council, a… Read More…
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Summary: The Oman CyberSec Summit 2018, part of the GCC Cyber series, aims to bring high-level information security professionals under one roof to address new cybersecurity initiatives in Oman on 30th October 2018. Oman is the top-ranked cybersecure state by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and therefore, the Information Technology Authority of Oman is working very closely with the government to ensure that they have resilient cybersecurity infrastructure. The Oman CyberSec Summit 2018 aims to focus on the importance of integrating modern technologies into cybersecurity to cope with advanced threats in real-time. “Security generally drives innovation. Every time an organization or institute finds that their security is at risk, a new technique has to be introduced to bridge that gap.” Jay Bavisi, President of EC-Council Group. The summit will cover crucial topics like the technical advantages and ROI of SOCs, technical innovations related to Blockchain, AI, and IoT; revolutionizing cybersecurity and blockchain technology; and other concepts that will contribute to the fourth Industrial Revolution of Oman. “Technologies such AI, blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), virtual reality (VR), and the ability to employ these technologies are the key elements on which countries’ abilities to achieve growth, progress, and prosperity will depend,” says Salim Al Ruzaiqi, CEO, Information Technology Authority, Sultanate of Oman. The summit boasts an impressive line of speakers with the guest of honor, His Excellency Dr. Hamed Salim Al Rawahi, Chief Executive Officer of Telecommunication Regularity Authority (TRA), and opening keynote to be delivered by Eng. Badar Ali Al-Salehi, Director General, Oman National CERT. Some of the other speakers include, Ali Hassan Moosa, CEO at Oman Banks Association; Nahla Juma Khamis Al Balushi, Head – Information Security at Central Bank of Oman; Fadi Nasser, General Manager, ICT Business and Senior Advisor to CEO at Omantel; Venu Sriraj, Chief Information Security Officer at UAE Exchange; and Dr. Paul Sant, Acting Head of the School of Computer Science and Technology at University of Bedfordshire, UK. The summit is expected to host honorable guests representing the Sultanate of Oman, industry leaders, policy makers and influencers, technologists, as well as delegates from many countries. The Oman Cybersec Summit 2018 is expected to discuss creating a resilient and cybersecure nation and to increase the pace of the fourth Industrial Revolution (an era where new technological breakthroughs will cause disruption in various industries and will be marked by robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain, among others technologies). The summit is scheduled to take place in Muscat, Oman. For more information on the summit, including registration and sponsorship details, please visit, https://ciso.eccouncil.org/portfolio/oman-cybersecurity-summit-2018/ About EC-Council EC-Council has been the world’s leading information security certification body since the launch of their flagship program, Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), which created the ethical hacking industry in 2002. Since the launch of CEH, EC-Council has added industry-leading programs to their portfolio to cover all aspects of information security including EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (C|HFI), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO), among others. EC-Council Foundation, the non-profit branch of EC-Council, created Global CyberLympics, the world’s first global hacking competition. EC-Council Foundation also hosts a suite of conferences across the U.S. and around the world including Hacker Halted, Global CISO Forum, TakeDownCon, and CISO Summit. For more information about EC-Council, please see https://staging-new.eccouncil.org. Media Contact Rakesh Acharya +91 7977828905 [email protected]
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Extant Group has entered into a collaboration with EC-Council with the aim of creating more cybersecurity ready professionals – a resolution to move closer to a common vision of bridging the large skill-gap in Africa by 2020. Through this partnership, both cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals in Nairobi, Kenya, will now have access to EC-Council’s credentials and training, preparing them for the requirements of the industries. Africa currently faces several Internet-related challenges in relation to security risk, intellectual property infringement, and protection of personal data. The lack of financial capacity to target or monitor electronic exchanges deemed sensitive for national security, and combined with the fact that 60% of identified vulnerabilities are left unprotected, means that there is a need for more professionals. This deficiency of cybersecurity in Kenya has been attributed to the dearth of skilled cybersecurity professionals, where the expected demand of 40,000 professionals overwhelms its current supply of 1600 cybersecurity experts. “Our assertion is that effective cybersecurity training on security basics and behavioral standards is not something accomplished through a one-time seminar or awareness session. From learning the language of security to behavioral basics and changing standards, professionals of every trade can now have an opportunity through EC-Council’s (the global leader in cybersecurity certification programs) online learning to get acquainted with cybersecurity, and then stay up to date as the world grows more connected, complex, and capable of devastating hacks, scams, and breaches,” says George H Wahome, Director Consultant – Enterprise Security & Cyber Risk at Extant Group. Through this partnership, EC-Council and Extant not only ensure that they contribute to the African ecosystem with the best security practitioners in the market, but also enhance security awareness and deliver value through a new-age mode of delivering quality training and certification. “Training a taskforce that will be enabled with the right skill-set and abilities to tackle the current and arising cyber-threats seems to be among the urgent needs for the hour in Africa. Through Extant Group, our ethical hacking, penetration testing, cyber forensics, and network security credentials will now be delivered to cybersecurity enthusiasts in Nairobi,” says Akash Agarwal, Director of IMEA at EC-Council. “It is important that we create enabled, skilled professionals in the industry who can tackle complex cybersecurity problems such as social engineered hacks and fake news, both of which have been prevalent in the Africa cyber industry.” This partnership with EC-Council allows Extant to provide industry-leading, globally recognized credentials such as ANSI Accredited Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (C|HFI), and Certified Network Defender (C|ND)––which are highly valued by employers in Kenya, as it is globally. About EC-Council EC-Council has been the world’s leading information security certification body since the launch of their flagship program, Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), which created the ethical hacking industry in 2002. Since the launch of CEH, EC-Council has added industry-leading programs to their portfolio to cover all aspects of information security including EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (C|HFI), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO), among others. EC-Council Foundation, the non-profit branch of EC-Council, created Global CyberLympics, the world’s first global hacking competition. EC-Council Foundation also hosts a suite of conferences across the U.S. and around the world including Hacker Halted, Global CISO Forum, TakeDownCon, and CISO Summit. For more information about EC-Council, please see https://staging-new.eccouncil.org About EC-Council Programmes EC-Council has certified over 200,000 security professionals. Individuals who have achieved EC-Council certifications include those from some of the finest organizations, militaries and governing bodies around the world. Many of these certifications are recognized worldwide and have received endorsements from various government agencies including the U.S. Federal Government via the Montgomery GI Bill, National Security Agency (NSA), Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) and the UK’s NCSC. Moreover, the United States Department of Defense has included the CEH program into its Directive 8570, making it one of the mandatory standards to be achieved by Computer Network Defenders Service Providers (CND-SP). About Extant Group Extant Group, established in 2009, is among the fastest-growing training sectors in IT Industry. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Extant group has a team filled with industry experts. As seasoned consultants for over 10 years in EMEIA, their mission is to enhance security, resilience, and reliability of their clients’ information and communication infrastructure, thereby making a positive impact in the cyberspace. Extant Consult is a market-led cybersecurity business unit specializing in enterprise-security and cyber risk to provide comprehensive, professional advice, and training in the IT security and cybersecurity field. The Extant Innovate business unit comprises of two divisions i.e. Next Dimension (NDM) and E-Hub. For more information, please visit https://extant.co.ke/ Source: https://digital4africa.com/2018/04/20/insights-africas-cyber-security-report/
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The finalists for four award categories in the EC-Council Academia Partner awards program attended a black-tie gala in their honor in Atlanta, GA on September 13th prior to the annual Hacker Halted and Global CISO Forum conferences on the 14th and 15th. In a black-tie ceremony, EC-Council honored academic leaders and innovators in information security by recognizing finalists and winners in four categories. The Academia Awards precedes both Hacker Halted, EC-Council’s largest annual cybersecurity conference, and the Global CISO Forum, EC-Council’s premier executive-level event. EC-Council’s Academia Awards recognize institutions each year that impact others through their commitment to educate and make a difference in the Cybersecurity workforce. EC-Council Academia Award recipients are first selected based on a specific award qualification category and criteria. EC-Council’s Executive Committee reviews each nominee’s impact, assessing their faculty, student experiences, industry exposure, and more prior to voting on an award recipient. The first award category was the Academia Best New Comer of the Year award. This award is presented to an institution based on their commitment to educate and make a difference in the Cybersecurity workforce, student feedback on EC-Council courses and faculty, evaluation reports, student interaction, ratio of students who move on to test out on EC-Council certification, and volume of students educated in Cybersecurity. The 2018 award winner was Queens College of Business Technology and Public Safety (Lambton College) in Mississauga, Canada. The college mission is to ensure that students are equipped with the most current and relevant tools to succeed in the workplaces of today and tomorrow. In a world of ever-increasing interconnectedness, the demand for properly trained security experts is increasingly vital. As such, equipping people with the principles, tools, techniques, and practical steps to defend against cyber threats is one of the fundamental imperatives of the institute. The next Academia award is the Academia Innovator of the Year award. This award is EC-Council Academia’s newest award category. The winner of this award was based on their commitment to educate and make a difference in the Cybersecurity workforce, instructor engagement and course development, student interaction, and continuous technology development in the classroom. The winner of this year’s award was Western Nevada College. Western Nevada College is a comprehensive community college that serves more than 5,000 students each year within a five-county area, spanning more than 10,000 square miles. Since 1971, Western Nevada College has helped students embark on the road to success by preparing them for a variety of careers through associate and bachelor’s degrees, industry certifications and workforce training. WNC offers exemplary academics, small classes, affordability and student satisfaction. Many Western grads become leaders in their communities and excel in their professions. With campuses in Carson City, Minden, and Fallon, and multiple online degrees and classes, Western can meet many students’ needs, whether they are residing in remote parts of Nevada or trying to fit in their education while balancing their commitments to work and family. The next Academia award category is the Academic Circle of Excellence. This award is presented to five institutions. The criteria for this category includes the commitment to educate and make a difference in the Cybersecurity workforce, student feedback on EC-Council courses and faculty, evaluation reports post class, student engagement, ratio of students who move on to test out on EC-Council certifications, volume of students educated in Cybersecurity, and continuous program development. This year’s winners were University of Maryland University College (UMUC), California Institute of Arts and Technology (CIAT), Tech Strategies International/Stetson University, Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), and Strayer University. Academia Circle of Excellence awards have been presented to some of the most prestigious, successful, and impactful Cybersecurity programs across the nation. These recipients are each hand selected from over a thousand Academia partners. The final Academia award category is the Academic Partner of the Year Award. This year’s 2018 winner was Western Governors University. Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors with a mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education, online, nonprofit WGU now serves more than 100,000 students nationwide and has 118,000 graduates in each state. Driving innovation as the nation’s leading competency-based university, WGU has been recognized by the White House, state leaders, employers, and students as a model that works in postsecondary education. In just 21 years, the university has become a leading influence in changing the lives of individuals and families, and preparing the workforce needed in today’s rapidly evolving economy. The award was given based on the universities commitment to educate and make a difference in the Cybersecurity workforce, successful evaluation reports post class, student engagement and interaction, the ratio of students that move on to successfully pass EC-Council certifications, continuous program development, and more. About EC-Council EC-Council has been the world’s leading information security certification body since the launch of their flagship program, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), which created the ethical hacking industry in 2002. Since the launch of CEH, EC-Council has added industry-leading programs to their portfolio to cover all aspects of information security including EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), among others. EC-Council Foundation, the non-profit branch of EC-Council, created Global CyberLympics, the world’s first global hacking competition. EC-Council Foundation also hosts a suite of conferences across the US and around the world including Hacker Halted, Global CISO Forum, TakeDownCon, and CISO Summit. For more information about EC-Council, please see https://staging-new.eccouncil.org.
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Jay Bavisi, President of the EC-Council Group, will deliver the opening keynote address at the HackIstanbul 2018 Capture the Flag contest taking place on September 22, 2018 at Turkey’s first aerospace and technology festival, Teknofest Istanbul. Bavisi will be presenting his keynote on ‘Challenges in Gamification and Hands-on Exams for Cybersecurity Practitioners.’ This event will welcome thousands of hackers from over 132 countries, who will demonstrate their skills in advanced real-life cyber-attack scenarios. “Many Fortune 500 companies have developed creative ways to find and hire those that can actually do the job and they spend millions of dollars and countless hours to achieve that. Hands-on exams for cybersecurity practitioners will help alleviate this growing concern,” says Bavisi. “It is an honor for us to host such a prominent member of the cybersecurity industry. His thought leadership has paved the way and inspired many in the industry and we hope that his message will be the fuel that our cybersecurity candidates in Turkey.” The 4-day festival will begin on Sept. 20 at the Istanbul Grand Airport and will also include air shows, aviation demonstrations, technology competitions in twelve different categories, seminars on cutting-edge technology, and an international entrepreneurship summit among with other activities. Only the top 10 teams from the CTF contest will challenge The Anti-Drone Air Defence System developed and produced by Aselsan, with the winner walking away 15,000 USD, to be awarded by the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Other speakers at the event include Jack Ma, Alibaba Group; Ali Taha Koç – President of Digital Transformation Office of Presidency of the Republic of Turkey; Keyaan Williams, ISSA International President; Batuhan Tosun, UITSEC Technology CEO & HackIstanbul Lead; Mehmet Ali Yalçındağ, MAY Cyber President; Paul Doany, Turk Telekom CEO; Alessandro Zanasi, Zanasi & Partners President; Victor Vevera, ICI Technical Director; and Peter Cassidy, APWG Secretary General. About EC-Council EC-Council has been the world’s leading information security certification body since the launch of their flagship program, Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), which created the ethical hacking industry in 2002. Since the launch of CEH, EC-Council has added industry-leading programs to their portfolio to cover all aspects of information security including EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (C|HFI), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO), among others. EC-Council Foundation, the non-profit branch of EC-Council, created Global CyberLympics, the world’s first global hacking competition. EC-Council Foundation also hosts a suite of conferences across the U.S. and around the world including Hacker Halted, Global CISO Forum, TakeDownCon, and CISO Summit. For more information about EC-Council, please see https://staging-new.eccouncil.org.
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The self-paced eLearning market grew to $46.9 billion in 2015 and has continued to grow since then, which has encouraged more professionals to achieve their long awaited dreams of becoming certified professionals. EC-Council’s partnership with The Learning People, a leader in cybersecurity training, aims to train professionals that require critical training but are unable to commit to a traditional learning path. Through this partnership, The Learning People will be able to offer a solution to busy professionals who need cybersecurity training through EC-Council’s self-paced learning option, iLearn. The collaboration provides a powerful solution in a market facing a severe shortage of cybersecurity professionals. Pat Aylmer, CEO and Founder of the Learning People commented, “We’re delighted that we have become an official reseller of C|EH training. As exclusive partners, our students will now receive official content from EC-Council themselves, meaning that we can offer more effective, exam-focused training from the people who created the exam themselves. With the cybersecurity industry facing a skills shortage, we’re delighted to be partnering with EC-Council to help combat the skills gap.” Europe alone is expecting a shortage of 350,000 cyber security professionals by 2022 with the global shortfall coming to a staggering 1.8m.U.K. business leaders have begun to view cybersecurity as a critical component of their businesses, but this anticipated shortage of approximately 1.8 million cybersecurity professionals has left many organizations unsure of their next step. “Government, business, and military institutions have increased their demand for certified cybersecurity professionals, and yet we still face a shortage of qualified professionals,” says Jay Bavisi, President of the EC-Council Group, “we are on the constant lookout for ways to provide a more flexible and convenient solution to educate and certify cybersecurity professionals of tomorrow. Through this initiative, our training and certification programs will increase security awareness and the level of competence in an institution.” EC-Council’s courses and certifications have received a number of accreditations, including ANSI 17024 and NCSC Certified Training, and have set the standard for what the world has come to expect from cybersecurity courses. The Learning People, as the exclusive EC-Council reseller in the U.K. and Ireland, will be offering all of EC-Council’s courses, ranging from technical courses such as the C|EH, to more strategic/leadership courses, such as C|CISO. About EC-Council EC-Council has been the world’s leading information security certification body since the launch of their flagship program, Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), which created the ethical hacking industry in 2002. Since the launch of CEH, EC-Council has added industry-leading programs to their portfolio to cover all aspects of information security including EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (C|HFI), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO), among others. EC-Council Foundation, the non-profit branch of EC-Council, created Global CyberLympics, the world’s first global hacking competition. EC-Council Foundation also hosts a suite of conferences across the U.S. and around the world including Hacker Halted, Global CISO Forum, TakeDownCon, and CISO Summit. For more information about EC-Council, please see https://staging-new.eccouncil.org About EC-Council Programmes EC-Council has certified over 200,000 security professionals. Individuals who have achieved EC-Council certifications include those from some of the finest organisations, militaries and governing bodies around the world. Many of these certifications are recognised worldwide and have received endorsements from various government agencies including the US Federal Government via the Montgomery GI Bill, National Security Agency (NSA), Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) and the UK’s NCSC. Moreover, the United States Department of Defense has included the CEH program into its Directive 8570 making it one of the mandatory standards to be achieved by Computer Network Defenders Service Providers (CND-SP). About the Learning People The Learning People have partnered with leading job boards around the world. These partnerships enable them to keep up to date with global workforce trends and ensure they provide certifications that are the most desired by employers. It is approved by the HMRC Government Procurement Service as one of their official suppliers of eLearning and is a leading accreditation body in learning and development. The Learning People is committed to raising professional standards and it is their desire to be a socially conscious organisation that looks after the needs of their students, our staff, our partners, and our local community. For more information on the Learning People, please visit https://www.learningpeople.co.uk/ Source: https://www.smart-el.co.uk/elearning-in-the-uk/ https://iamcybersafe.org/GISWS/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkauflin/2017/03/16/the-fast-growing-job-with-a-huge-skills-gap-cyber-security/#429ee3025163
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In a showcase of trust and confidence, NCSC provided the NCSC Certified Training accreditation to EC-Council’s globally renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) programs. This recognition is a feather in the cap for EC-Council’s much sought-after credentials, which are among the most comprehensive programs in the field of Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing. Many intelligence agencies including the Pentagon, FBI, the US Army, and most Fortune 500 companies prefer the CEH program to enhance the knowledge and skills of their security personnel. Over the years, more than 200,000 cyber professionals were trained and certified with what has become the standard norm for hiring authorities as well as security champions. Another Recognition, Another Seal of Trust The recent recognition by NCSC was yet another top accreditation body providing its seal of trust to CEH. CEH is also accredited by the American National Standard Institute and is a recognized certification for the DoD’s computer network defense Service Providers (CND-SP’s), a specialized personnel classification within the United States Department of Defense’s information assurance workforce among many other such recognitions. Mapped to the Job Roles of Many Countries The NCSC is based on the industry-recognized and highly-respected IISP skills framework, which not only illustrates the array of skills required of information security professionals to succeed in their respective job roles, but also evaluates the precise quality of the program’s training and courseware against NCSC’s standards. The ECSA program includes a comprehensive step-by- step penetration testing methodology that improves upon the best from ISO 27001, OSSTMM, and NIST Standards. This program and the CEH program is 100% compliant with the new NICE 2.0, CREST, and IISP skills frameworks, bringing real tangible benefits to employers. This affirms EC-Council’s commitment to offering high-quality certification programs that are developed to help arm information security professionals with the right skills to safeguard the cyber world and achieve successful professional roles. Jay Bavisi, Co-Founder and President of EC-Council commented, “NCSC’s accreditation reflects not only our commitment to quality but, equally important, our approach to continuously improving as a learning organization to ensure that EC-Council has certified programs for each stage of an information security professional’s career.” NCSC is one of the three U.K. Intelligence and Security Agencies – beside MI5 and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6). NCSC Certified Training is an initiative in the U.K., aimed at reducing the cybersecurity skills shortage. It certifies cybersecurity training programs at two levels — awareness (creating a foundation in cybersecurity) and application (an in-depth study for professionals and specialists in the field) — to differentiate the highest quality of cybersecurity training from others. During the accreditation process, the training program’s course material, quality of trainers, and course administration is rigorously assessed. Bavisi added, “We have worked extremely hard to meet the stringent requirements of the NCSC, scrutinizing and challenging every aspect of our certification and training program. This has resulted in setting a benchmark of excellence, which gives our customers even more confidence in the quality of our certification.” About EC-Council EC-Council has been the world’s leading information-security certification body since the launch of their flagship program, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), which created the ethical hacking industry in 2002. Since the launch of CEH, EC-Council has added industry-leading programs to their portfolio to cover all aspects of information security including EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), among others. EC-Council Foundation, the non-profit branch of EC-Council, created Global CyberLympics, the world’s first global hacking competition. EC-Council Foundation also hosts a suite of conferences across the US and around the world including Hacker Halted, Global CISO Forum, TakeDownCon, and CISO Summit. For more information about EC-Council, please visit staging-new.eccouncil.org
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