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The Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education Industry Award
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June, 2013 RECIPIENT: MR. JAY BAVISI Whereas he had led the development of the Training and Professional Development Program in the areas of Secure Analyst & Licensed Penetration tester, and, Whereas he has been an international leader and promoter for Information Assurance Education and Training, and Whereas he has been a long-time advocate for the teaching of ethics in Information Assurance Education programs, and Whereas he has been recognized for his outstanding leadership in promoting Information Assurance educational programs, and Whereas his leadership has been instrumental in developing global cyber ompetitions in information assurance, and Whereas he has consistently been available to support and address The Colloquium, and Whereas he has given generously of his leadership to colleges and universities around the nation, and Whereas he has been recognized, nominated, and elected by The Colloquium Board of Directors for his continuing contribution, Therefore be it known that Mr. Jay Bavisi is the recipient of the 2013 Colloquium Award for Government services along with the perquisites and privileges attaching thereto

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CEO, EC-Council Group, and Chairman of the Board, EC-Council University Honored at the United States National Security Agency Colloquium 2013 awards with the 2013 Industry Leadership Award
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Top officials and thought leaders in Academia, Government and Industry Honor Jay Bavisi, CEO, EC-Council Group, and Chairman of the Board, EC-Council University, for outstanding leadership in the Cyber Security Industry and Information Assurance Education. India- June 13th: William Maconachy, PhD former deputy senior computer science authority at the National Security Agency (NSA) on behalf of National Security Agency’s Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education Honored Mr.  Bavisi with the 2013 Industry Leadership Award. Every year, the Colloquium Awards honor one outstanding individual from Academia, Industry and Government respectively. This year, Mr. Jay Bavisi was the recipient of the 2013 Colloquium Industry Award that recognizes outstanding leadership in industry relations with information assurance education. Jay humbly accepted the award at the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) Award Ceremony during the 17th Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education (CISSE) Conference, held June 10th – 12th, 2007, on the campus of University of South Alabama, Mobile Bay, Alabama. Founded in 1996, the Colloquium has become the leading proponent for implementing courses of instruction in information security education and provides a forum for academia, government and industry experts to discuss and form needed direction in information security undergraduate and graduate curricula, common requirements, specific knowledge, skills and abilities, certification requirements and establishment of professional certification boards. “It is truly an honor to be selected as the opening Keynote at the Colloquium 2013 as well as to receive this prestigious award. I am grateful to the entire Board and the National Security Agencies CAE Community as a whole for this award and recognition” stated Jay. Jay delivered his keynote address at the event and lent an interesting perspective, entitled “The Cyber Security Quagmire: Finding the Panacea” which aimed to elucidate the information security industry’s successes, failures, and future out of the box solutions that the cyber security industry can implement, as they learn from the pharmaceutical industry in their fight against diseases. Dr. Maconachy indicated it was the Board of Directors nomination and election to award Jay Bavisi based on outstanding leadership in promoting Information Assurance Training programs, long time advocacy in teaching ethics Information Assurance Education programs as well as generous philanthropic efforts to colleges and universities around the nation, and his leadership in developing cyber competitions in information assurance. Jay, is the Co-Founder and President of one of the largest IT Security certification bodies in the world, EC-Council, and the co-creator of the groundbreaking Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification that launched ethical hacking as a mainstream career. Jay has been widely credited for being the brain child of the Global Cyberlympics competition that is supported by the Secretary General of the International Telecommunications Union a United Nations Agency, whose patron is Dr. Hamadoun Toure. Bavisi’s other work at the EC-Council Foundation includes the announcement of a grant of $350,000 toward the wounded warrior program that aims to retrain wounded warriors to become cyber warriors. The Foundation will also provide over 100 schools in North America with the support to launch Cyber Security Awareness programs for children in K-12 programs titled Live.Learn.Secure. He is possibly the first non US citizen to be the recipient of this award. The Colloquium is active throughout the year and holds an annual conference in June. Conference information is available on the Colloquium website at www.cisse.info. The Colloquium board consists of members such as Brenda Oldfield, formerly the Director of the National Cyber Security Division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, William Maconachy, PhD former deputy senior computer science authority at the National Security Agency (NSA) as well as Daniel P Shoemaker, PhD, Principal Investigator and Senior Research Scientist at UD Mercy’s Center for Cyber Security and Intelligence Studies. About EC-Council EC-Council (International Council of E-Commerce Consultants) is one of the world’s largest certification bodies for Information Security professionals. EC-Council is a member-based organization that certifies individuals in various information security and e-business skills. It has been certified by American National Standards Institute to meet its ANSI 17024 standard. It is the owner and creator of the world famous Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) and EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)/License Penetration Tester (LPT) programs, and as well as many others programs. These programs are offered in over 92 countries and over have trained over 120,000 & certified more than 60,000 security professionals through a training network of over 500 training partners globally. Individuals who have achieved EC-Council certifications include those from some of the finest organizations around the world such as the US Army, the FBI, Microsoft, IBM and the United Nations. For more information visit: staging-new.eccouncil.org

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Cyber Security Professional of the Year
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2015 – Jay Bavisi has been recognized by CyberSecurity Malaysia for his contribution to protect cyberspace and advance the cyber security profession. The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia (MOSTI) and CyberSecurity Malaysia today named Jay Bavisi, President and CEO of EC-Council, as the Cyber Security Professional of the Year, 2015. Jay is the Chairman of the Board, EC-Council University, and CEO of EC-Council Group, 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. Formed following the 9/11 incident, EC-Council addresses issues of cyber terrorism raised at the forefront of security of nations at large. It is the owner and developer of the world famous Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), Secure Analyst (ECSA), and Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) programs. He has been credited as the Chairman of the EC-Council Foundation, a not for profit charity dedicated to raise awareness of information security, build capacity and promote world peace. He has contributed in projects to help those less fortunate gain technical knowledge, help wounded warriors become cyber experts and help kids become aware of cyber risks. Additionally, Global Cyberlympics, the world games hosting over 1,000 information security players from over 100 companies globally and from over 80 countries was the brainchild of Bavisi. CyberSecurity Malaysia is the national cyber security specialist and technical center under the purview of MOSTI, with a passion to provide excellent services to ensure a safer cyberspace for everyone. It began as the Malaysian Computer Emergency Response Team (MyCERT) in 1997. In 1998, it grew to become the National ICT Security & Emergency Response Centre (NISER). In 2007, NISER was transformed and renamed Cyber Security Malaysia. The purpose of the award is to honor and recognize individuals who have not only contributed to strengthening Malaysia’s cyber defense and security but also played a pivotal role in addressing the challenges in global information security space and contributing to cyber maturity. The awards are conferred in recognition of their innovativeness, commitment, industry/product/service leadership, and business strategies. The Malaysia Cyber Security Awards are intended not only to recognize the efforts of information security professionals, but also to encourage innovation and spark strategic alliances within the local security and ICT industry; thus, emphasizing the importance and growth of information security in Malaysia’s vibrant ICT landscape. “On behalf of CyberSecurity Malaysia, I would like to congratulate Jay Bavisi, the President and CEO of EC-Council for being conferred with the Cyber Security Professional of the Year 2015 award. The award is given to Jay for his endless efforts, strong commitment as well as exceptional industry leadership to the cyber security agenda in Malaysia. His contribution will help to accelerate the country towards achieving the goals of becoming a digital nation.” – Dr. Amirudin Abdul Wahab, Chief Executive Officer of CyberSecurity Malaysia.

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Cyber Security Company of the Year
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Cyber Security Company of the Year 2015 – The Asian Division of the World’s Largest Technical Security Certification Company has been recognized by CyberSecurity Malaysia for their contribution to protect cyberspace and advance the cyber security profession in Malaysia. The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia (MOSTI) and CyberSecurity Malaysia today named EC-Council as the Cyber Security Company of the year, 2015. Held during the 2015 Cyber Security Malaysia – Award, Conference & Exhibition (CSM-ACE 2015), the event is a public-private-partnership driven event to be held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from the 6th to 10th September 2015 in conjunction with Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) and Organization of Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Team (OIC-CERT) Annual General Meeting & Conference 2015. EC-Council Asia Sdn. Bhd, is the Asian division and part of the EC-Council Group, which is comprised of a global group of companies that operate in over 140 countries and specialize in information security training, education, certification, events and services. EC-Council has been certified by American National Standards Institute to meet its ANSI 17024 standard. It is credited as the creator of the world famous Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) and EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)/License Penetration Tester (LPT) programs, and as well as multiple other programs that are offered in over 140 countries through a training network of more than 800 training partners globally. CyberSecurity Malaysia is the national cyber security specialist and technical center under the purview of MOSTI, with a passion to provide excellent services to ensure a safer cyberspace for everyone. It started as the Malaysian Computer Emergency Response Team (MyCERT) in 1997. In 1998, it grew to become the National ICT Security & Emergency Response Centre (NISER). In 2007, NISER was transformed and renamed Cyber Security Malaysia. The purpose of the award is to honor individuals and organizations who contributed to Malaysia’s cyber security or information security. The awards are conferred in recognition of their innovativeness, commitment, industry/product/service leadership, and business strategies. The Malaysia Cyber Security Awards are intended not only to recognize the efforts of information security professionals, but also to encourage innovation and spark strategic alliances within the local security and ICT industry; thus, emphasizing the importance and growth of information security in Malaysia’s vibrant ICT landscape. “CyberSecurity Malaysia is committed towards developing the growth of the ICT security through various programmes. Through the Malaysia Cyber Security Awards, we encourage organizations and companies to compete professionally and optimally within the scope of ICT security for the benefit of all. EC-Council has contributed to the growth of cyber security in Malaysia’s vibrant ICT landscape. On behalf of CyberSecurity Malaysia, we would like to congratulate EC-Council for being conferred the Cyber Security Company of the year, 2015.” – Dr. Amirudin Abdul Wahab, the Chief Executive Officer of CyberSecurity Malaysia.

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Abney Associates Article Reviews: L’Inde doit être plus sérieux sur la cybersécurité, EC-Council
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Selon EC-Council, il est grand temps Qu’inde devrait se préparer pour la cyberguerre. Le corps demande plus d’efforts pour sensibiliser les gens sur la cybersécurité. EC-Council, une certification mondiale et l’organisme de formation dans le domaine de sécurité des informations, a appelé à des mesures plus rigoureuses les sûr les infrastructures en Inde. Citant la récente vague de cyber-attaques contre les sites Web du gouvernement indien, EC-Council a exprimé des préoccupations quant au manque de professionnels dans le domaine de la cyber sécurité. Il a suggéré que le pays devraient investir davantage en formation jeune il professionnels ainsi que la création d’une infrastructure robuste pour une cyberdéfense robuste. Lors d’une manifestation qui s’est tenue à New Delhi, EC-Council Global Président Jay Bavisi souligné Chine est estime que 25 millions d’experts en cybersécurité tandis que 1,25 lakh sont du gouvernement local. Les Etats-Unis ont 91, 080 experts au sein du gouvernement, alors que l’Inde a juste 556 experts. Bavisi a également mis en évidence le modèle réussi du US Cyber Security Plan, qui prévoit des spécialistes de la cyber sécurité 15 % de plus chaque année. “Alors que les points de données montrent que nous perdons le combat, il est clair que la solution à la peste arrivera quand nous va injecter le vaccin. Il est évident que la meilleure façon de résoudre le fléau du cyber est en introduisant un programme de cyber-vaccin qui est nécessaire pour commencer à tous les niveaux de la société par le biais des plans d’études combatif, » dit Jay Bavisi. CE-Conseil fait remarquer l’étude récente qui a révélé des menaces de logiciels malveillants local 5,39 millions ont été détectés sur les ordinateurs en Inde. Selon l’organisation, l’Inde est en retard dans sa lutte en cyberguerre. Toute attaque feront l’objet d’une perte financière, peu importe comment sophistiqué est de l’attaque. Du gouvernement Cyber sécurité politique 2013, Jay Bavisi dit la politique semble être très bien sur les papiers, mais il faudrait mettre davantage l’accent sur la mise en œuvre. Critiquant la rouge-tapism dans le pays, Bavisi a dit, “il devrait y avoir un organisme distinct pour la cyber sécurité, avec des rôles clairement définis. Le gouvernement devrait sortir avec directives plutôt politiques.” Il était aussi sceptique quant à l’objectif du gouvernement de créer un effectif de 5,00,000 professionnels qualifiés en cybersécurité dans un proche avenir. S’exprimant sur la sensibilisation à la sécurité indien cyber, Akash Agarwal, a commenté, “le pays a besoin de 5 lakh cyber sécurité professionnels d’ici 2015. Conformément à cette exigence, EC-Council par sa présence et les efforts déployés en Inde direst a créé une capacité de 20 000 + et est bien emote pour doubler dans les prochains mois 12 période. “

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“Making Kenya Cyber Safe” – EC-Council & 3Quality Services
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Furthering its presence in Africa, EC-Council appoints 3Quality Services as its Accredited Training Partner in Kenya. 3Quality Services, a Kenya-based consulting and advisory services firm, provides training and consulting solutions to its clientele on EC-Council’s Certified Secure Computer User (CSCUv2). This strategic partnership becomes the largest alliance in the rising nation of Kenya. Rapidly expanding into the African continent, the US-based Cyber Security major EC-Council has appointed 3Quality Services as their Accredited Training Partner in Kenya. As the state of Kenya evolves into an Information State, the threat of cybersecurity becomes imminent. To alleviate the increasing threat of cybercrime, Kenyan businesses are building their cyber-security capability. In sync with the Kenyan government’s policy on cyber security and to develop cybersecurity capacity, EC-Council has been working in collaboration with Kenyan businesses. Cyber heists involving South Africa have brought to the fore the vulnerabilities of being ignorant of cybersecurity education. With major focus on their Banking and Education clientele, 3Quality Services is all set to provide cybersecurity education to a minimum of 5000 personnel by the end of 2016. Furthering its presence on the African continent, EC-Council has partnered with the Kenya-based consulting and advisory services firm 3Quality Services. With the focus predominantly on the ever-vulnerable Banking and Education sector, 3Quality Services is all set to train its clientele in these two sectors on the latest version of EC-Council’s Certified Secure Computer User certification (CSCUv2). The programme covers the basics of using a computer securely without showing any signs of vulnerabilities to perpetrators of crime, thereby strengthening the workforce––which is one of the main concerns of the Information Security leaders. Partnership with EC-Council will help 3Quality Services to provide both training and consulting services to its clientele, while the partnership will provide an opportunity to EC-Council to penetrate deep into the emerging markets of Africa; thereby succeeding in fulfilling its vision. The gravity of the situation can be estimated with a BBC report stating that Kenya loses about USD 146 million* annually to cybercrime. 3Quality Services is a Kenya-based firm that provides consulting and advisory solutions on Business Payment Strategy Development, Business Cases, Business Projections, Business Forecasting, Budgeting, and Planning solutions. In addition, 3Quality Services also offers Solution Design, Business Fitment, Contracting, Implementation, Project Management, Change Management, and Risk Management solutions along with Operation Support, Testing, Product Management, and Quality Assurance services. 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), and Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO). 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 staging-new.eccouncil.org.

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‘Training, certification and human skills, that’s the way forward.’ Jay Bavisi, founder and CEO of EC Council
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Amar Singh, CEO and co-founder of Cyber Management Alliance, sat down with Jay Bavisi, founder and CEO of EC Council to find out more about his early career, how he started EC Council and developed their Certified Ethical Hacker program, the challenges facing CISOs in business today, and why it’s not just about technical skills. Read More..

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Press Release – Eccentrix: A new EC-Council ATC in the Quebec, Canada region
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Recently, Eccentrix, a training center based Montréal, Canada has partnered with EC-Council, one of the world’s largest Cybersecurity Certification body that offers certification programs in tactical attack and defense hands-on vendor agnostic cybersecurity skills. [su_button url=”” target=”blank” style=”soft” background=”#cc0000″ color=”#ffffff” size=”6″ radius=”0″ text_shadow=”0px 0px 0px 0″]Read more…[/su_button]

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