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EC-Council: Hacker Halted Academy Comes to Miami This October

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The Hacker Halted conference brand is returning this October in Miami, FL with a slightly different approach this year.

Key Points: 
  • The Hacker Halted conference brand is returning this October in Miami, FL with a slightly different approach this year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230905002856/en/
    This year’s Hacker Halted Academy will offer three courses: Certified Network Defender (CND) , Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) , and Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) .
  • The full conference event, complete with speakers, sponsors, interactive workshops, and more will return to the Miami area in 2024, marking the first time the event has been in Miami since 2012.
  • Their CAE-CD designation and active student community has positioned them to quickly produce work-ready graduates ready to enter the Cyber Security workforce.”

US DoD Directive 8140 Broadens Approval of EC-Council Certifications to Encompass 31 Critical Job Roles within the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF)

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

EC-Council , the global vanguard of cyber security training and education and the inventor of the renowned Certified Ethical Hacker certification, announced today that US DoD Directive 8140 has broadened the approval of EC-Council certifications to encompass 31 critical cyber security job roles within the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF).

Key Points: 
  • EC-Council , the global vanguard of cyber security training and education and the inventor of the renowned Certified Ethical Hacker certification, announced today that US DoD Directive 8140 has broadened the approval of EC-Council certifications to encompass 31 critical cyber security job roles within the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF).
  • With this new directive, EC-Council certifications will now help upskill cyber security skills across 31 pivotal roles that are essential to national security.
  • DoD Directive 8140 has redefined the cyber security paradigm, instituting a tri-level certification categorization: basic, intermediate, and advanced.
  • The recognition of these credentials across 31 critical roles within the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework underscores their high applicability, quality, and integral role in national defense.

US DoD Directive 8140 Broadens Approval of EC-Council Certifications to Encompass 31 Critical Job Roles within the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF)

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

With this new directive, EC-Council certifications will now help upskill cyber security skills across 31 pivotal roles that are essential to national security.

Key Points: 
  • With this new directive, EC-Council certifications will now help upskill cyber security skills across 31 pivotal roles that are essential to national security.
  • DoD Directive 8140 has redefined the cyber security paradigm, instituting a tri-level certification categorization: basic, intermediate, and advanced.
  • The recognition of these credentials across 31 critical roles within the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework underscores their high applicability, quality, and integral role in national defense.
  • For more information regarding EC-Council's range of certifications and their alignment with DoD Directive 8140, please click here.

Sonic Foundry’s Global Learning Exchange™ Announces Partnership with EC-Council University

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

This partnership will provide Global Learning Exchange students with access to an extensive menu of cyber security certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Network Defender, and Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership will provide Global Learning Exchange students with access to an extensive menu of cyber security certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Network Defender, and Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator.
  • Sonic Foundry CEO Joe Mozden, Jr. commented, “From day one, Global Learning Exchange has focused on providing students with access to future-oriented, career-focused education programs.
  • Cyber security is one of the fastest-growing fields in the global job market, and ECCU clearly represents the global standard for cyber security education.
  • Additional information on Global Learning Exchange can be accessed here .

EC-Council University Launches Industry’s First Computer Science Master’s Degree Incorporating The Certified Ethical Hacker and Certified Network Defender Certifications

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

EC-Council University (ECCU) today announced a new, first-of-its-kind online Master of Science degree program in Computer Science that includes industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications.

Key Points: 
  • EC-Council University (ECCU) today announced a new, first-of-its-kind online Master of Science degree program in Computer Science that includes industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications.
  • As a university, EC-Council University is committed to providing contemporary and relevant online education that will help our graduates play a transformative role, and this industry-first masters program inclusive of critical cybersecurity certifications positions our graduates to make a difference.
  • EC-Council University is attempting to help close this gap by providing graduating professionals credentialed and capable of defending against new digital threats.
  • EC-Council University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, which is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

EC-Council to Increase Development of Ethical Hackers to Address Mounting Shortage of Cybersecurity Professionals

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

EC-Council , the leading global cybersecurity certification body, has announced the release of its flagship Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) version 12 program, and plans to train up 100,000 new ethical hackers worldwide within 5 years to address the severe shortage of Certified Ethical Hackers across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • EC-Council , the leading global cybersecurity certification body, has announced the release of its flagship Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) version 12 program, and plans to train up 100,000 new ethical hackers worldwide within 5 years to address the severe shortage of Certified Ethical Hackers across the globe.
  • EC-Councils Certified Ethical Hacker program, mandated by many government agencies today, is the gold standard for ethical hacker training, and the new learning model will help train up our supply of cybersecurity professionals with real skills and experience.
  • The Certified Ethical Hacker program has been used by law enforcement, defense and Fortune 500 companies since early 2000.
  • Through the development of world-class cybersecurity education programs and their corresponding certifications, EC-Council provides cybersecurity services to some of the largest businesses around the globe.

Zoe Financial Announces Its Partnership With Wealth Management Firm Mercer Advisors

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Those looking for a fiduciary advisor specialized in comprehensive wealth management and financial planning will now be able to match with Mercer Advisors through the Zoe Network.

Key Points: 
  • Those looking for a fiduciary advisor specialized in comprehensive wealth management and financial planning will now be able to match with Mercer Advisors through the Zoe Network.
  • *2019 Private Asset Management (PAM), Mercer Advisors was awarded the Best Private Wealth Manager for firms with over $5 billion dollars in assets under management.
  • Established in 1985, Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ("Mercer Advisors") is a full-service wealth management firm that specializes in providing investment advice, financial and estate planning, and taxes, and corporate trustee and trust administration services.
  • Mercer Advisors Insurance Services, LLC (MAIS) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mercer Advisors Inc. Employees of Mercer Global Advisors serve as officers of MAIS.

EC-Council Launches a Free Entry-Level Cybersecurity Series, the Essentials Series

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

The EC-Council Academia Division will now offer the Essentials Series, a free education series offering instructor-led and hybrid learning education courses for students and professionals alike.

Key Points: 
  • The EC-Council Academia Division will now offer the Essentials Series, a free education series offering instructor-led and hybrid learning education courses for students and professionals alike.
  • Although the Essentials Series track covers skills that many professionals could use a refresher on, the practical focus for this series is on high school programs and community colleges.
  • Our new approach with the Essentials Series teaches students self-paced essential cybersecurity topics in a nonthreatening environment that can be used independently or in the classroom.
  • The Essentials Series will prepare individuals for entry-level roles in the information security and cybersecurity industries.