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EC-Council appoints Neworder Training Academy as Accredited Training Partner for South Africa
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Neworder Training Academy, a South Africa-based security organization, has been certified as an EC-Council’s Accredited Training Partner. The academy can now offer the EC-Council’s world-class courses to South African IT professionals. Students can now choose between classroom-based training and online self-study courses. The principal motivator behind this partnership relates to the impending global information security skills meltdown, which was highlighted by analysts across the globe and was brought to industry attention last year. By offering a range of information security-related training opportunities to IT professionals in South Africa (SA) as well as Africa, the academy hopes to not only address the current worldwide skills dilemma, but also boost SA as a lucrative and sought-after skills outsourcing destination. “The country’s ever-widening general IT skills gap has been viewed with increasing complacency by the industry,” remarks Marthinus Engelbrecht, CEO, Neworder Group. “The global information security skills famine, although a negative development by nature, places SA on par with the international technology industries, as lack of adequate skills is something that affects us all.” It is from this shared skilled shortage perspective, Engelbrecht believes, that SA stands only to gain. “We must embrace every opportunity to emerge advantageous from this so-called “global tragedy”, and as such, Neworder Training Academy has secured the ideal platform from which to do so,” he concludes. 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.

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Leading CERTS and Organizations from the Arab Region Attend Cyber Resilient Drill Organized by EC-Council
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80 delegates from 16 Arab countries participated in a closed-door cyber drill aimed at effectively combating cyber threats in the GCC states by EC-Council. Doha, Qatar, March 9, 2017: As information security becomes the biggest concerns of 2017, traditional technology leaders are scrambling to defend their corporate assets. Even the CERTs (Computer Emergency Response Team), who are experts in handling security incidents, are finding this to be a difficult challenge. To combat the challenge, EC-Council delivered its first cybersecurity workshop titled as “Offensive Defenses in Information Security” under its Cyber Wellness Center (CWC) initiative. 80 delegates from 16 Arab countries participated in a closed-door cyber drill aimed at effectively combating cyber threats in the GCC states, and served as a platform for fostering co-operation and discussions on recent cybersecurity challenges, encouraging interactions, and threat response capabilities. “Fulfilling the vision of creating a safer cybersecurity environment in the Arab Region, ARCC and EC-Council have partnered together to promote cybersecurity awareness mission and ensure a continued and collective effort in mitigating cyber threats among the region’s national Computer Incident Response Teams (CIRTs),” said Dr. Nadher Al-Safwani of Arab Regional Cyber Security Centre. “In the age of internet where almost every transaction happens with a click of a button, it is becoming increasingly important for us to be cyber secured,” said EC-Council Regional Director for India, Middle East and Africa, Akash Agarwal. He added “Our cyber drill is a testimony to our efforts of promoting cybersecurity awareness, handling cyber threats, and, thus, making the Web a safer place.” Under its umbrella, the CWC provides training in business-critical consulting and counter measures, in the field of cybersecurity, IT disaster recovery, emergency and crisis management, digital forensics, and information security management. Its objective is to increase organizational and community awareness about cyber security and promote the practice of securing the cyber space by following best practices and defense mechanisms while strengthening the protection of systems and data.

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CISSE Chooses EC-Council as Exclusive Training Partner Prior to the 21st Colloquium from June 12 to 14 in Las Vegas, NV
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EC-Council, world famous creator of the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification, is bringing hybrid training courses to the 21st CISSE Colloquium. The Colloquium has long been the forum for cyber security educators, researchers, and practitioners to work together to improve infosec education to ensure its alignment with industry trends, emerging threats, and industry job requirements. The specialized training will combine EC-Council’s asynchronous training along with a one-day, in-person exam prep boot camp after which participants can immediately put their knowledge to work on the certification exam. The three courses being offered are Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), EC-Council’s groundbreaking flagship program, Certified CISO (CCISO), EC-Council’s industry-leading executive program designed to create innovative infosec leaders and Certified Network Defender (CND) EC Council’s newest cyber defender course. Prior to arriving to the conference, students will be given access to the online version of each of these classes via EC-Council’s online program which allows participants to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule. Their learning will be reinforced by the one-day exam prep wherein the instructor will review the content, answer questions, and lead discussions in preparation for the certification exam at the end of the day. The missions of EC-Council and CISSE are focused on improving the information security training available to the industry. Tamara Shoemaker, Director, UDM Center for Cyber Security & Intel Studies and Operations Manager for CISSE had this to say about the partnership, “EC-Council and our Universities have been partnering for years, it is exciting to have that come together nationally at our 21st Annual CISSE conference in Vegas!” The Colloquium has become the leading proponent for implementing courses of instruction in infosec in education and the partnership between the two organizations goes back to 2013 when EC-Council’s CEO, Jay Bavisi, was invited to speak for the first time at the Colloquium. That year, Bavisi’s talk focused on coming cyber threats, highlighting that the key to combating them would be education. A year later, at the 2013 Colloquium, Bavisi was honored with the 2013 Industry Leadership Award, recognizing his work in promoting infosec education programs, his generous philanthropic efforts to colleges and universities around the nation, and his leadership in developing cyber security competitions. Bavisi was elected to the governing board of CISSE in 2014. “This newest partnership gives participants in the Colloquium the opportunity to earn a new certification as well as take a deep dive into three of the industry’s most important areas: executive leadership, ethical hacking and network defense.” Said Eric Lopez, Vice President of EC-Council. 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 http://staging-new.eccouncil.org. About CISSE The Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education (CISSE) was created in 1996 to provide a forum for dialogue among leading figures in academia, industry and government. The Colloquium recognizes that the protection of information and infrastructures that are used to create, store, process, and communicate information is vital to business continuity and security. For 20 years CISSE has supported Cyber Security educators, researchers and practitioners in their efforts to improve curricula and foster discussion of current & emerging trends. The Colloquium’s membership works together to define requirements for cyber security education and to influence and encourage the development and expansion of information security curricula and course ware globally. CISSE provides a supportive environment for these discussions to flourish, for more information please visit http://www.cisse.info

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Jay Bavisi named as The Outstanding Global Influencer for the SME & Entrepreneurship Business Awards 2017
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January 18th 2017, The SME & Entrepreneurship Business Award 2017 opened its doors on recognition night at the JW Marriott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. The prestigious event was officiated by YB Dato’ Sri Richard Riot Anak Jaem, Minister of Human Resources, Malaysia and organised by Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia, or MyPreneurship, founded by Nitesh Malani. The Ultimate Business Recognition & Achievement Awards known as “The Oscar for Companies” aims at validating efforts of key entrepreneurs that play instrumental role of bridging the national and global business barriers, whether they are long established, highly successful or new start-ups. Companies that serve as an instrument to promote healthy competition and positive collaboration help market expectations set stringent standards of quality and empowerment in alignment with a mission to spur growth by nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit. Jay Bavisi – CEO, EC-Council Group and Chairman of the Board, EC-Council University, was announced winner of the Outstanding Global Influencer 2017 Award. We are pleased and honored to be receiving such recognition and we would like to thank MyPreneurship (Entrepreneurship Foundation Malaysia) initiative together with the esteemed board of advisors for acknowledging our President’s work worldwide. In total 10 top entrepreneurs were honored with the SME & Entrepreneurship Business Awards including the CEO of AirAsia Group, Tan Sri Dr. Tony Fernandes, among others. The Entrepreneurship Foundation of Malaysia has played a pivotal role in shaping the business community in Malaysia and we are confident that via these awards, many current and aspiring entrepreneurs will be encouraged to take step forward in making Malaysia a proud nation and a hub of global initiatives. “Our lives are dedicated to the mitigation and remediation of the cyber plaque that is menacing the world today”- Jay Bavisi, CEO, EC-Council Group and Chairman of the Board, EC-Council University At EC-Council we believe in making the world a better and safer place by helping nurturing and up-skiling cyber security professionals and providing end to end cyber security advisory and solutions. EC-Council is a member-based organization that certifies individuals in various cyber security skills. We are the owners and creators of the world famous Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) and Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)/License Penetration Tester (LPT) certifications and as well as many others certifications. Our work aims not only at professional Training & Certification but also at educating and promoting cyber-safe initiatives by increasing cyber-security awareness across the world. More than 700 partners and 350 subject matter experts in 145 countries worldwide work closely with us to help deliver the vision of a secure digital environment.

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EC-Council’s Celebrated C|CISO program Gets A Warm Welcome At The Cairo Security Camp 2016
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With the escalating cybercrime costs estimated at $2 trillion in 2015, cybersecurity is one of the critical aspects of any organization across the world. The Cairo Security Camp 2016 is an exemplary effort in mitigating cybercrime risk by developing skills and capacities together with the pioneer in information-security education, EC-Council. The Cairo Security Camp 2016 is a congregation of information-security professionals from the Middle East and North African regions. The famed conference has trained its first cohort on the renowned C|CISO program from EC-Council as part of their mission to enrich the information-security domain in the MENA region––thereby raising it to global standards. Bringing in experience and innovation, EC-Council has developed the C|CISO program to train future cybersecurity leaders. The skill-gap issue in the cybersecurity domain has plagued the industry amidst increasing cybercrime losses. The C|CISO program shores up an organization’s security. The C|CISO program includes all the aspects necessary for maintaining the overall security of the organization from an executive standpoint. The first cohort found the C|CISO course to be quite relevant to today’s needs and requirements––while, at the same time, providing the requisite knowledge for enhancing the on-the-job skillset. 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 staging-new.eccouncil.org.

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Oman’s National Computer Emergency Readiness Team (OCERT) is teaming up with EC-Council to bring executive information security training to their region via the Certified CISO (CCISO) program.
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OCERT’s partnership with EC-Council will be crucial to the organization’s continued success in increasing the security of the government. The CCISO program will bring not just information security training but the actual leadership knowledge needed to improve security outcomes. One of OCERT’s fundamental objectives is to improve the government of Oman’s overall performance in the field of information and cyber security. OCERT will deliver CCISO training sessions for government IT security officers to increase their leadership skills. CCISO training and certification will enable leaders to build IT infrastructure securely, institute process for incident handling, and build risk-based security programs to address vulnerabilities, among many other crucial skills. The CCISO Certification is the industry-leading program teaches the leadership skills needed to succeed at the highest executive levels of information security. The CCISO program combines audit management, governance, IS controls, human capital management, strategic program development, and the financial expertise vital to leading a highly successful information security program. OCERT’s adoption of the program aims to enhance the cyber and information security knowledge of the participants in addition to improving the best practices and know-how to mitigate security risks. This can ensure business continuity and minimize the impact of security risks in the government sector. The target audience for this program will be senior executives from government organizations. About OCERT OCERT was officially launched in April 2010 to analyze risks and security threats that may be present in cyberspace and communicates this information to users of Internet services and technical information outlets, whether they are public or private institutions, or individuals. This added sense of security will also help to build trust when using government eServices. With the current emphasis on expanding and positioning the Official eGovernment Services Portal as the point of contact using government electronic services, enabling users to feel confident interacting with these services is crucial. About EC-Council’s CISO Program EC-Council’s CISO Program has three components: CISO Events, the Certified CISO (C|CISO), and CISO Resources – a repository for white papers, podcasts, webinars and articles geared toward a CISO crowd. EC-Council’s CISO Events are invitation only and geared specifically for high-level, executive information security professionals. Combining keynotes with panel discussions, the events are opportunities for CISOs from around the world to hash out the trends and challenges of information security among their peers. The C|CISO is a certification recognizing an individual’s cumulative experience and expertise in executive information security management. Overseen by a board of seasoned and distinguished professionals, the C|CISO Program has certified over 1,100 IS executives from around the world. For more information about EC-Council’s CISO Program, please visit ciso.eccouncil.org.

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EC-Council announced as the Cyber Security Partner of the Cairo Security Camp 2016
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EC-Council announced its participation as the “Cyber Security Partner” for the Cairo Security Camp 2016. EC-Council is also organising training for the incumbents on the coveted C|CISO program, a program designed and developed exclusively for developing cyber security leadership. EC-Council is a leading provider of cybersecurity education and training solutions globally, which includes programs for the basic computer users to exclusive programs like the C|CISO for cybersecurity incumbents. In sync with its vision to make the world a cyber secure place and to develop skill and capacity in the cyber security domain, EC-Council has been working diligently for over a decade witnessing tremendous success in all its programs.  Palo Alto Networks, Deloitte are among the other organisations which bagged the honours to sponsor the event. Speaking about this partnership, Jay Bavisi, President & CEO, EC-Council said: “EC-Council is delighted to partner this year’s Cairo Security Camp along with the CISO Summit which will take a timely look at how we can collaborate and work towards building cyber security skill and capacity in Africa.” EC-Council programs offer professionals innovative and practical approaches to cyber security training and education. These are grounded in best practice; showcasing examples of some of the most notorious incidents. 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 staging-new.eccouncil.org

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EC-Council Announces The Appointment Of Gate Inc. As Its Partner In Cameroon
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EC-Council, one of the world’s foremost providers of cyber-security training and certification, appointed Gate Inc. Training and Consulting as its partner in Cameroon. The partnership will combine EC-Council’s expertise in cyber-security skill development programs with Gate’s market-leading training solutions to develop skill and capacity for today’s increasingly data-rich world. Together, EC-Council and Gate are co-innovating comprehensive solutions around cyber-security to address the increasing lag in cyber-security professionals facing organizations today. Cameroon will benefit greatly from the partnership, which promises to transform it into a cyber-secure nation. Gate’s broad base of clientele in Bamenda includes academic institutions, government bodies, and corporate business houses. This creates an opportunity to develop an operating model to build cyber-security capacity in less time. The new era of information-centric computing enables Gate to provide its clientele with classroom training, online training, and in-house training in order to train them on EC-Council’s coveted CEH program. 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 staging-new.eccouncil.org. About Gate Inc. Training and Consulting GATE INC. Training & Consulting is the leader in ICT and business skills training & consulting. They deliver training through different media, enabling their customers to learn at their convenience. They offer training programs for Certiport, HP, Adobe, Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, Red Hat, business process improvement, and leadership development. Their IT courses include networking, programming, operating systems, security, and telephony. They are thought leaders in Training and Consulting and their business-skills courses feature project management, ITIL, people management, and business analysis. Their courses span foundational and specialized training and certifications.

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Koenig announces successful completion of first batch of trainees for its EC-Council ‘Certified Network Defender’ course
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Koenig announces successful completion of first batch of trainees for its EC Council ‘Certified Network Defender’ course New program aimed at helping Koenig’s efforts to address cyber security skills gap in the region Koenig Solutions, a leading IT training provider and the world’s number one offshore training company, revealed the successful completion of the first batch of trainees for its new course offering, the EC Council ‘Certified Network Defender’ course. 13 participants completed the new course offering, which took place at the Koenig Training Solutions Centre in Dubai. The program has been designed to help address the growing cyber security skills gap in the region—as industry experts have noted the emergence of new cyber threats and criminals becoming more tech-savvy in their operations. Koenig is the first learning partner in the region to offer this course, potentially targeting the millions of IT and Network Administrators that remained untrained on network defense techniques. According to a report from Micro Market Monitor, the Middle East and African (MEA) region’s cyber security market is poised to grow to USD 13.43 billion by 2019. Network defense proves to be a timely and strategic course to offer as it represents a broader market globally, as compared to ethical hacking and penetration testing. In fact, the industry will face over 1.5 million unfilled IT security jobs globally in 2020–with 92 per cent of hiring businesses clamouring for highly skilled and fully certified candidates to fill in the openings. To help address this issue, Koenig believes focusing on people and essentially training up the next generation of workers in cybersecurity skills is the first step towards addressing this gap. “We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the first batch that enrolled for our new EC Council ‘Certified Network Defender’ course. This new offering proves to be both timely and strategic as the number of people and the amount of information available online continues to grow along with the need for more cyber security professionals,” said Aditya Girish, Territory Manager Middle East, Koenig Solutions. “The need to secure network and information systems in the Middle East in general and the UAE in particular, is an essential factor that needs to be addressed in order to keep the online economy running and to ensure economic prosperity. To reduce the skills gap and train a new generation of security specialists, organisations, higher education establishments, and training centres should share responsibility and ideally act together to combat the growing threats in today’s connected world.” Koenig’s ‘Certified Network Defender’ course is facilitated by EC-Council Certified Instructors with over than 10 years’ experience in the technical and training field. Network professionals with certifications from the likes of CCNA, Network+, Security+, are ideal candidates that need to take this course to upgrade their skills. The course forms the basis on which skilled professionals can pursue Certified Ethical hacking (CEH) and EC-council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) courses thereafter. The program is designed to give students the opportunity to practice architectural thinking in the design of enterprise IT systems while also be trained on the use of practical tools and techniques, which they can take back and implement in their companies and organizations. “A recent industry report has forecasted that IT global spending on cybersecurity will grow to USD 170 billion by 2020—which can be attributed to the emergence and continued growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) security market, which is expected to grow from USD 6.89 billion in 2015 to nearly USD 29 billion by 2020. With this in mind, the cyber security market is poised to yield huge economic opportunities. We remain committed to strengthening the UAE’s cyber security industry, and help businesses in the country to seize these opportunities and reinforce the trust of citizens and businesses in the digital world,” concluded Girish. 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), Certified Network Defender (CND), 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 staging-new.eccouncil.org. About Koenig Koenig is a leading provider of state-of-the-art technical training and certifications across all popular IT technologies available globally. The world class training at Koenig is offered through several innovative learning methods and delivery models to cater the unique requirements of a global customer base. With a workforce of over 300 certified trainers, Koenig offers key certifications via their 30+ authorizations, which includes the likes of Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, VMware, Red Hat, Novell, EC Council, Adobe, among others. Some of Koenig’s prestigious list of clients in the Middle East and Africa region includes Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Nakheel, PWC, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, RAK Bank, United Arab Bank Government of UAE – Department of Information, Communication, and Technology, ADNOC, DEWA, Du Telecom, the Prime Minister’s Office – UAE, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Chevron, Etisalat Nigeria, Angola LNG and TRA Tanzania. For more information please visit http://www.koenig-solutions.com.

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EC-Council CEO, and Chairman of the Board, EC-Council University Named Cyber Security Professional Of The Year 2016
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2016 – Jay Bavisi, CEO, EC-Council Group and Chairman of the Board, EC-Council University, has been honored as the Cyber Security Professional of the Year by CyberSecurity Malaysia for the second year in a row. His contribution to the national cybersecurity industry has been recognized by his peers as having set an influential and positive benchmark in Compliance & Risk Management practices. Jay Bavisi, CEO, EC-Council Group and Chairman of the Board, EC-Council University, Awarded Cyber Security Professional of the Year 2016 18 October 2016 Kuala Lumpur – The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Malaysia (MOSTI) and CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM) announced today the award of the Cyber Security Professional of the Year 2016 to Jay Bavisi, president and CEO of EC-Council. Jay was also the recipient of the award in 2015. Jay is the president and CEO of EC-Council, 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. It operates in over 140 countries and has over 700 partners across the globe. 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 the 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. In June of 2014, Jay was elected to the Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education (CISSE) Board of Directors. CISSE provides a forum for dialogue in the United States among leading figures in government, industry, and academia and is a joint effort by the NSA and DHS. In 2013, CISSE recognized Jay with the 2013 Industry Leadership Award for his pioneering work in the information security industry. CyberSecurity Malaysia is the national cybersecurity 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 Malaysia 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 CyberSecurity Malaysia. The 2016 Malaysia Cyber Security Awards honor professionals and organizations that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and leadership in the information-security risk management sector. The award recognizes best practices, outstanding performances, and qualifications by individuals who have contributed to enhancing the overall national cybersecurity framework. Evidence of improving cybersecurity policies and procedures–not only through innovative approaches, but also through tactical or influential strategies–was collected and compared against the ability to manage and uphold internal cyber defenses and security culture . Jay–who is the chairman of the EC-Council Foundation, a non-profit charity dedicated to raise awareness of information security, build capacity, and promote world peace–has contributed to 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. “We would like to congratulate Jay for his outstanding performance and contribution toward the development of cybersecurity industry in Malaysia. The Malaysia Cyber Security Awards acknowledge the achievements of information-security professionals, as well local SMEs and global organizations, who have helped advance the development of information security within Malaysia’s vibrant ICT landscape. Jay has shown his commitment, dedication, and hard work in ensuring the cybersecurity industry continues to flourish––thus contributing in making our nation more cyber-resilient.” – Dr. Amirudin Abdul Wahab, Chief Executive Officer of CyberSecurity Malaysia.

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