These new entry-level courses, which feature
capture the flag challenges and virtual labs, will play a key role
in democratizing cybersecurity education. Individuals of all
backgrounds will be empowered to upskill themselves on
cybersecurity, which will help them break into the IT security
industry, in turn helping address the growing cyber workforce
skills gap.
TAMPA,
Fla., July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EC-Council,
a cybersecurity certification, education, training, and services
company, renowned for its prestigious Certified Ethical Hacker
credential, unveiled eight
cybersecurity 'Essentials' courses on July
17, 2024, priced at $299.
These courses will help democratize technical cybersecurity skill
development, by offering accessible and affordable training for
everyone. Each program was carefully designed to create an
immersive learning experience, ensuring that each trainee develops
demonstrable, industry-level skills.
The launch of the Cyber Essentials Series comes at a time when the
global cyber skills gap continues to widen, with forecasts
predicting a worldwide shortfall of 3.5 million cybersecurity
workers by 2025. In light of this, EC-Council's new program
offers participants a comprehensive educational experience,
integrating rigorous learning with practical development, through
hands-on exercises in EC-Council's digital Cyber Range. Each
program contains courseware, video materials, a final capstone project or 'Capture the
Flag' challenges and an exam.
The Cyber Essentials
Series aims to cater to cybersecurity enthusiasts
seeking entry-level cybersecurity training across eight key
domains, such as Ethical Hacking, Network Defense, Cloud
Security, IoT Security, Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics,
DevSecOps, and Security Operations. These programs are tailored
for individuals looking to establish a foundational understanding
of cybersecurity and are equally beneficial for professionals in
operational roles seeking to validate their basic cybersecurity
expertise. This initiative also supports those exploring
cybersecurity as a potential career path, including educators
seeking to enhance their curriculum with cybersecurity
insights.
Amidst projections of a global shortage of cybersecurity
professionals by 2025, EC-Council's Cyber Essentials Series stands out as the
industry's first foundational course of its kind to offer
immersive essential learning experiences through labs, courseware,
engaging video materials, capstone project, CTF Challenge and an
exam to certify participants' knowledge
The program suite will equip participants with the hands-on
skills to address real-world cybersecurity challenges and help
combat cyber threats. This makes the Cyber Essentials
Series a critical tool for technology aspirants seeking
entry-level initial cybersecurity training across any of the eight
critical domains of ethical hacking, network defense, cloud
security, IoT security, threat intelligence, digital forensics,
DevSecOps, and security operations.
"EC-Council is leading the charge in democratizing cybersecurity
education and building hands-on skills that matter. The launch of
our Cyber Essentials
Series embodies our commitment to setting standards,
fostering empowerment, and promoting accessibility and inclusivity
within the tech community. Our goal is to increase technical
cybersecurity education, particularly for students and technology
enthusiasts. We also want to give educators worldwide the tools to
teach cybersecurity effectively — all while ensuring affordability
and helping combat cyber threats," stated Jay Bavisi, Group President of EC-Council.
In today's world, cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly
sophisticated and frequent. As a result, the demand for skilled
cybersecurity professionals has never been more pressing. That's
where the Cyber Essentials Series comes in — to help
transform cybersecurity education and contribute to the creation of
a safer digital landscape for all.
About EC-Council
EC-Council invented the Certified Ethical Hacker. Founded in
2001 in response to 9/11, EC-Council's mission is to provide the training and certifications
apprentices and experienced cybersecurity professionals need
to keep corporations, government agencies, and others who employ
them safe from attack.
Best known for its Certified Ethical Hacker program, EC-Council
today offers 200 different pieces of training, certificates, and
degrees in everything from Computer Forensic Investigation and
Security Analysis to Threat Intelligence and Information Security.
An ISO/IEC 17024 Accredited Organization recognized under the U.S.
Defense Department Directive 8140/8570 and many other authoritative
cybersecurity bodies worldwide, EC-Council has certified over
350,000 professionals across the globe. EC-Council is the gold
standard in cybersecurity education and certification, trusted by
seven of the Fortune 10, half of the Fortune 100, and the
intelligence communities of 150 nations.
A truly global organization with a driving belief in bringing
diversity, equity, and inclusion to the modern cybersecurity
workforce, EC-Council maintains 11 offices in the US, the UK,
India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.
The company can be reached online at
https://www.eccouncil.org/
Press Contact: press@eccouncil.org
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