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The Alpha and Omega of Application Security Training: EC-Council’s New Application Security Engineer Credential, CASE

EC-Council, the world’s leading information security certification body, in its global mission to mitigate risks from cyber attacks, has introduced a brand-new application security training and certification program – Certified Application Security Engineer (C|ASE) for .NET and Java  programming languages, on 20th June, 2018, in their live webcasted global launch. This program is said to be one of the most comprehensive application security training programs encompassing security requirements beyond secure coding. In this training and certification program, EC-Council will train future application security engineers to generate secure applications, thereby generating fewer vulnerabilities and less risk  for the consumer. Despite there being over 21 million software developers globally, all web applications still  remain vulnerable, meaning application security should be foremost on the security industry’s mind.  . The training program was designed to ensure that organizations mitigate the risk of losing millions of dollars to security compromises that may arise in every step of the application development process. The program is also designed to help individuals focus on security in their day-to-day job roles (in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)), therefore ensuring that security is part of testers’, developers’, and network administrators’ daily work. “Until a few years ago, network perimeter defense was considered to be the king of security. However today, that is just not enough,” says Jay Bavisi, President and CEO of the EC-Council Group, “This is 2018 and the hackers are smarter than before. They don’t just target the external layer of your network, which is already well-protected, rather they target internal vulnerabilities, in your application code.” This certification was built in accordance with the NICE 2.0 Framework, “Securely Provision” category, to provide for the Job Task Analysis (JTA) of roles involved in application security. About C|ASE While designing C|ASE, EC-Council focused on solving the problems that organizations face while dealing with application insecurity by highlighting application security threats and countering them through 10 comprehensive modules and 36 interactive labs. The program includes detailed security requirements for every stage of the SDLC including understanding application security, threats, and attacks, security requirements gathering, secure application design and architecture, secure coding practices for input validation, secure coding practices for authentication and authorization, secure coding practices for cryptography, secure coding practices for session management, secure coding practices for error handling, static and dynamic application security testing (SAST and DAST), and secure deployment and maintenance. For information about C|ASE, visit: https://staging-new.eccouncil.org/case/ or https://staging-new.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-application-security-engineer-case/ 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 Sources: https://www.inkwoodresearch.com/reports/enterprise-application-market/ https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/100-of-web-apps-contain/

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Deloitte Romania and EC-Council Partner to Bring Cybersecurity Education to the Region

Deloitte Romania has now partnered with EC-Council in their efforts to create cybersecurity professionals from various organisations and sectors through the coveted, ANSI 17024 and NCSC accredited, Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) and Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (C|HFI) programs. “Deloitte Romania believes that constant change is the new norm for today’s businesses and in this changing environment, one has to be ready to act at a moment’s notice. That is why,  in an effort to strengthen the cybersecurity workforce in Romania and Central Europe through accredited programmes like the CEH, we eagerly welcome this partnership with EC-Council,” said George Daniliuc, Manager for Deloitte Cyber Academy, Romania A Certified Ethical Hacker is a skilled professional who understands and knows how to look for weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker, but in a lawful and legitimate manner to assess the security posture of a target system(s). The C|EH credential certifies individuals in the specific network security discipline of Ethical Hacking from a vendor-neutral perspective. “Cybersecurity is a major strategic risk for any individual. We live in a rapidly advancing world, where progress in technology often outpaces the speed at which we come to terms with it. In such a chaos, quality skill-based certifications can offer stability. We are optimistic that this partnership with Deloitte Romania will help future and current cybersecurity professionals fight prevailing cyber threats that they face on a daily basis,” said Jay Bavisi, President of the EC-Council Group. The goal of this course is to help professionals master an ethical hacking methodology that can be used in a penetration testing or ethical hacking situation. With this credential, professionals will be able to walk out the door with ethical hacking skills that are in high demand, as well as the internationally recognised Certified Ethical Hacker certification. About Deloitte Romania Deloitte is one of the leading professional services organizations in Romania providing, in cooperation with Reff & Associates, services in audit, tax, legal, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, business processes and technology services and other related services with more than 1100 professionals. Please see www.deloitte.com/ro/about to learn more about our global network of member firms. About Deloitte Cyber Academy Deloitte Academy has the mission to train specialists and experts in area such as: Cyber Security, Privacy, Audit, Tax, Legal, Consulting. Our role is to promote and increase level of knowledge and expertise among our customers and partners, respond to current market needs and anticipate future needs. All Deloitte Academy instructors are, above all, practitioners in the field they teach, sharing the experience and knowledge they have gained in the projects they were part of. 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).

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EC-Council and ID Integrated Data: Protecting the Global Economy Via the Alpine Route

EC-Council announces a new partnership with Geneva-based Swiss training partner, ID Integrated Data. Dedicated to helping corporations, governments, and individuals beat cyber threats, EC-Council is pleased to team up with their new Swiss training partner, ID Integrated Data, based in Geneva. ID Integrated Data provides holistic support to cyber-unsafe organizations by  providing expert advice and support to IT professionals. The training center helps prepare students to take the certification exams through monthly exam preparation workshops. According to Dianne Little Goriup, Managing Director and Owner at ID Integrated Data, “By associating with world-class training bodies like EC-Council and by providing their industry leading Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program, we want to enable our candidates and clients to defend their respective networks by understanding how hackers think, thereby beating them at their own game.” Our team is devoted to helping Swiss businesses and organizations shield their important business data from malicious cyber threats.” In a 2017 survey published by KPMG focusing on the cybersecurity concerns of Swiss companies, it was reported that 88% of respondents had suffered a cyber-attack in the past 12 months. For Switzerland, a country that the IMF has projected to be the second richest country in the world based on its projected GDP per capita ranking (2016-2020) – ranking higher than Qatar, the US, and Singapore to name a few – the statistic of 88% is alarming to government and business interests, as well as to the entire global economy. A Swiss government pane consisting of academics and industry professionals concluded that major cyber-attacks (like the one affecting millions of U.S.-based Equifax users last year) are a major risk for Switzerland. Also, owing to the Swiss banking tradition of secrecy and data protection, Switzerland is fertile ground for cyber protection services. Effective cybersecurity, therefore, is vital to ensuring that the economy of Switzerland is not disrupted because of inadequate cyber security and awareness. While companies around the world are waking up to the need for better cyber-risk awareness and the implementation of effective defensive strategies against threats. It is important to note that although 71% respondents in the KPMG survey indicated a deep understanding of cyber risks, only 20% acknowledged and adopted a strategy of “security by design” – effectively ignoring this key security practice and showing that there is still a long way to go on the road to better security in practice. 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. Reference Links https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/ch/pdf/cyber-security-media-conference-presentation-en.pdf https://www.admin.ch/gov/de/start/dokumentation/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-56715.html

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EC-Council Appoints Maninder Pal Singh as Executive Director for EC-Council Global Services

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – EC-Council, the world’s leading information security certification body, today announced the appointment of Maninder Pal Singh as Executive Director of its consulting division, also known as EC-Council Global Services (EGS). EGS is composed of advisory and technical teams with years of corporate, field, and consulting experience. EGS teams are dedicated to helping organizations protect, detect, and react against applicable cyber threats in an increasingly complex legal and regulatory environment. Jay Bavisi, CEO of EC-Council Group and Chairman of the Board EC-Council University, explained, “It is widely accepted that we face a dearth of cybersecurity professionals and an estimated shortfall of 1.5 million professionals is expected by 2019. EC-Council Global Services strives to rope in suitable member firms to deliver high quality cybersecurity services across the globe. Maninder brings both experience and leadership in cybersecurity consulting and experience in leading security teams as a CISO in his earlier role and this is undeniably a huge asset for EGS.” Singh’s career spans over 14 years in IT and cybersecurity, which includes 5 years as a CISO. Prior to joining EC-Council, Singh was part of the cybersecurity practice at a big 4 consulting firm where he was responsible for managing client relations and driving large teams while ensuring the quality of services being delivered. “Cyber Risks are evolving by the day and are huge threats for most businesses across the globe. With cybersecurity being discussed by the board and increasing pressure from regulators, CISOs need to do a lot but with limited resources.” said Singh. “We at EGS intend to provide services and solutions to help manage Cyber Risks in a cost-effective manner, while leveraging the knowledge and expertise of the EC-Council teams that impart trainings at the Pentagon and the Department of Defense. I am very excited about the prospects and challenges we have in front of us.” To date, EC-Council has trained over 220,000 cybersecurity professionals in 145 countries with award-winning courses that include flagship Certified Ethical Hacker, as well as Certified Security Analyst, Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator, and Certified Chief Information Security Officer. For more information, contact: Rohit Sharma Director – Global Marketing, EC-Council [email protected] 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. To learn more about EC-Council, visit: https://staging-new.eccouncil.org/

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Nottingham City Council IT Training Service Selects EC-Council as its Official Training and Certification Partner in Nottingham

Nottingham City Council IT Training service is responsible for the development of critical IT and cybersecurity capacity and capability for all its 20 wards in Nottingham City. By partnering with EC-Council, IT professionals in Nottingham and the surrounding areas now have access to the world-class EC-Council C|EH (Certified Ethical Hacker) training and credentials. “Nottingham City Council IT Training Service wants to ensure that local public-sector bodies and the many high-profile businesses in Nottingham, can access high quality cybersecurity training locally, and as such, we welcome this strategic partnership with EC-Council,” said Simon Salmon, Head of IT at Nottingham City Council. IT Security remains a key concern across the globe, with 45% of organisations identifying that they have a shortage of cybersecurity skills, this amounts to a global shortage of some two million professionals. While the U.K. was once hailed as a world leader in cybersecurity expertise, today she stands the plight of facing escalating demand and a pool of resources that continues to shrink by the day. Training a task force to be able to tackle and resolve such concerns, seems to be the urgent need of the hour. “The shortage, both locally and internationally, of skilled security experts remains a key issue across all business sectors. The Certified Ethical Hacker program will help promote key digital skills across the East Midlands, helping us tackle the complex and increasingly prevalent cybersecurity challenges that we face,” said Jay Bavisi, President of the EC-Council Group. The shortage of quality cybersecurity professionals however, profoundly affects organizations operating in an increasingly digital world, with both public and private sector organizations feeling the impact. “As a training and certification body and the proud creator of C|EH, it is very heartening for EC-Council to see Nottingham City Council, exhibit such faith in our ethical hacking program. C|EH is famous across the globe for being one of the best ethical hacker courses and associations like such, which facilitate a smooth spread of critical knowledge to the deserving people, only bolster confidence in our products thus motivating us to go the extra mile in ensuring quality at all times”, said Philip Blake, Country Manager for EC-Council, United Kingdom. A Certified Ethical Hacker is a skilled professional who understands and knows how to look for weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker, but in a lawful and legitimate manner to assess the security posture of a target system. The C|EH credential certifies individuals in the specific network security discipline of Ethical Hacking from a vendor-neutral perspective. This course is designed to immerse professionals into the ‘Hacker Mind-set’ so that they can defend more effectively against attacks. Unlike other ethical hacking programs, C|EH puts a professional in the driver’s seat, utilizing a hands-on, labs driven environment which enhances the actual skill set required by today’s cybersecurity professionals. Professionals are exposed to an entirely different way of achieving optimal information security posture in their respective organization; by hacking it! They will be taught the five phases of ethical hacking and the ways to approach your target and succeed at breaking in every time! The five phases include reconnaissance, gaining access, enumeration, maintaining access, and covering your tracks. 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 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 C|EH: The Certified Ethical Hacker program is the most desired information security training program any information security professional will ever want to be in. To master the hacking technologies, you will need to become one, but an ethical one! The accredited course provides the advanced hacking tools and techniques used by hackers and information security professionals alike to break into an organization. For more information, visit https://staging-new.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh/

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EC-Council Attains the Prestigious ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 Accreditation for the Certified Network Defender Program

Summary: EC-Council’s Certified Network Defender (CND) certification program is the latest to receive the prestigious American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Personnel Certification Accreditation. This is the fourth EC-Council certification to attain the gold standard of personnel credentialing. This affirms that the Certified Network Defender (CND) certification process is conducted in a consistent, comparable, and reliable manner, meeting all the disciplinary requirements set by ANSI. Albuquerque, NM, April 20, 2018: EC-Council announces that it has been once again accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), this time to meet the ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 Personnel Certification Accreditation standard for its Certified Network Defender (CND) certification program. In order to award the accreditation, ANSI conducted a verification process to ensure that EC-Council is impartial and objective as a certification body. It also recognizes that EC-Council’s certification process is conducted in a consistent, comparable, and reliable manner. This process required rigorous quality reviews of EC-Council and the Certified Network Defender (CND) certification program. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance U.S. global competitiveness by promoting, facilitating, and safeguarding the integrity of the voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. ANSI is the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and, via the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). ANSI is also a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). “Achieving ANSI for our CND program reinforces EC-Council’s commitment to quality and our determination to create world class network defenders to combat growing cyber threats against institutions” says Jay Bavisi, CEO of the EC-Council Group. The skills taught in the program such as switching and routing, storage area networking, and switches and firewall installation give network administrators an advantage out in the field. Hacks like malware attacks, DoS attacks, and sniffer attacks steal data using websites, email, and malicious files and dynamically adapt to exploit zero-day and other network vulnerabilities. Once they have penetrated a network, hackers spend an average of 146 days within a network before being detected [1] — a fact that emphasizes the importance of proper network defense.  In fact, CIO by IDG places Network and Information Security at No.5 on their list of job skills in demand.[2] “Cyber Security is commonly the first thing in the minds of CIOs but is, in many cases, an afterthought for the IT department” says Jay Bavisi. The Certified Network Defender (CND) certification program focuses on operations and processes rather than technology to create network administrators who are trained to protect, detect, and respond to threats on the network. Through this program, professionals learn network defense fundamentals, the application of network security controls, protocols, perimeter appliances, secure IDS, VPN and firewall configuration, as well as the intricacies of network traffic signatures and vulnerability scanning to help design greater network security policies and successful incident response plans. By attaining the prestigious ANSI certification, the CND certification now holds an added value to all prospective and existing CND credential members, adding trust, value, and credibility to their certification. The CND program joins EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), and the Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) program as ANSI accredited. 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. Source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/cloud-platform/advanced-threat-analytics https://staging-blogeccouncilorg.kinsta.cloud/5-reasons-the-certified-network-defender-cnd-certification-is-not-an-ordinary-program/

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EC-Council’s CHFI Certification Receives the Coveted ANSI Accreditation

Summary: CHFI is the latest to join the group of ANSI accredited certifications from EC-Council In major efforts to educate, certify, and validate digital forensics experts across the globe, EC-Council’s celebrated certification, Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), has now become more desirable, recently receiving the prestigious ANSI accreditation. EC-Council now adds CHFI to its existing list of ANSI accredited certifications, which include their flagship certification, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and their executive (C-level) certification, Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO). ANSI is a private non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. It is the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and, via the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It is also a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). This accreditation enhances EC-Council’s ANSI accreditations across cybersecurity domains of Core, Specialist, and Management level certification programs, while significantly strengthening the status of CHFI. EC-Council’s CHFI certification certifies individuals in specific security disciplines of computer forensics from a vendor-neutral perspective. CHFI will fortify the application knowledge of law enforcement personnel, system administrators, security officers, defense and military personnel, legal professionals, bankers, security professionals, and anyone who is concerned about the integrity of their network infrastructure. In the event of a cyber-attack or incident, it is critical that investigations be carried out in a manner that is forensically sound to preserve evidence in the event of a breach of the law. Far too many cyber-attacks are occurring across the globe where laws are clearly broken and due to improper or non-existent forensic investigations, the cyber-criminals either go unidentified, undetected, or are simply not prosecuted. Cybersecurity professionals who acquire a firm grasp on the principles of digital forensics can become invaluable members of Incident Handling and Incident response teams. The Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator course provides a strong baseline knowledge of key concepts and practices in the digital forensic domains relevant to today’s organizations. CHFI provides its attendees a firm grasp on the domains of digital forensics. For more information on CHFI, please click here. 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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Orange Technical College Partners with EC-Council to Advance Cybersecurity Skills in Orange County, FL

Orange Technical College’s Mid Florida and Winter Park campuses will now offer the globally renowned EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program as qualified EC-Council Authorized Training Centers. The Mid Florida Campus is one of the most technically advanced training centers in the state of Florida, while the Winter Park Campus is considered to be the best option for getting the real-world education . CEH is the world’s most advanced certified ethical hacking course. It covers 20 of the most current cybersecurity topics ethical hackers need to know to beef-up the information security posture of their organization. The accredited course provides advanced hacking tools and techniques used by hackers and information security professionals. The CEH training program is a hands-on, instructor-led training which prepares students to not only earn the certification, but also ensures graduates will be able to perform and excel in their careers. This training program utilizes cutting-edge equipment, like the online, interactive iLabs, provided by EC-Council, for students to train on and practice their skills. Thomas Thoss, an instructor at the Mid Florida campus, said “ I am very excited about this new opportunity in delivering EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) training for my students in Orange County, especially the brand new Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Version 10 course that launched globally on 14th March, 2018”. Mr. Thoss believes this is an important field for the nation and especially in the Central Florida area. Derrick Hinton, Director of the Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center, said “The program at Orange Technical College’s Mid Florida campus provides a strong foundation for employment in the cybersecurity field.” The low level of supply of cybersecurity workers in this area is evidenced by Cyber Seek, a project supported by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education. According to Cyber Seek, “Cybersecurity workers protect our most important and private information, from bank accounts to sensitive military communications. However, there is a dangerous shortage of cybersecurity workers in the United States that puts our privacy and infrastructure at risk…there is an annual talent shortfall of over 15,000 workers for cybersecurity’s largest job”. According to Mr. Thoss, “Offering this hands-on training course will help close the gap in the cybersecurity field in Central Florida.” A recent graduate of the program, Zachary Pahler, thoroughly enjoyed his time in the program and said what he learned “Prepared me for a career in this industry – I would definitely recommend Orange Technical College to anyone wanting to enter the cybersecurity field!” About EC-Council: The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) is a member-based organization that certifies individuals in various e-business and security skills. EC-Council is the owner and developer of the world-famous E-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), License Penetration Tester (LPT) programs, and various others offered in 174 countries around the globe. EC-Council has certified over 220,000 information security professionals globally. EC-Council certification programs are recognized worldwide and have received endorsements from various government agencies including the US Federal Government via the Montgomery GI Bill, the US Government National Security Agency (NSA), the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) certifying EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH), Network Security Administrator (ENSA), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP), Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) program for meeting the 4011, 4012, 4013A, 4014, 4015 and 4016 training standards for information security professionals and most recently EC-Council has received accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). EC-Council Contact: Wesley Alvarez Director of Academics, U.S. [email protected] About Orange Technical College For over 80 years, OTC has continued to grow and evolve, always focused on improving the lives of students and positively impacting workforce needs in Central Florida. Throughout their five technical college campuses, you can learn the industry skills needed to start a whole new CAREER, attain your high school diploma, become an apprentice, learn English, and even expand your current skills to make you more marketable to employers. The Mid Florida Campus is one of the most technically advanced training centers in the State of Florida and is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACSCASI). With qualified instructors, interactive classrooms and low-cost training programs, Winter Park Campus is the best option for getting the real-world education you have always desired. Whether you are looking for a whole new career in exciting fields like computer science, digital arts or medical technology, needing to catch up on academic training or getting your GED or learning to speak English in our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes, we have what you need. OTC Contact: Michael Martucci Assistant Director [email protected]

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