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The '''International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants''' ('''EC-Council''') is an American organization that offers cybersecurity certification, education, training, and services in various cybersecurity skills. EC-Council is headquartered in [[Albuquerque]], [[New Mexico]], and has certified over 237,000 professionals from 145 countries.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Us|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/about/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=EC-Council|language=en-US}}</ref>
The '''International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants''' ('''EC-Council''') is an American organization that offers cybersecurity certification, education, training, and services in various cybersecurity skills. EC-Council is headquartered in [[Albuquerque]], [[New Mexico]], and has certified over 237,000 professionals from 145 countries.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Us|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/about/|access-date=27 July 2021|website=EC-Council}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
EC-Council was co-founded in 2001 by Haja Mohideen<ref>https://www.ethicalhacker.net/columns/editor-in-chief/interview-ec-council-offers-details-and-insights-on-ceh-v6/</ref> and Jay Bavisi in response to the [[September 11 attacks]] to certify professionals who could protect against attacks on electronic commerce.
EC-Council was co-founded in 2001 by Haja Mohideen<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ethicalhacker.net/columns/editor-in-chief/interview-ec-council-offers-details-and-insights-on-ceh-v6/|last=Donzal|first=Don|title=Interview: EC-Council Offers Details and Insights on CEH v6|access-date=27 July 2021}}</ref> and Jay Bavisi in response to the [[September 11 attacks]] to certify professionals who could protect against attacks on electronic commerce.


Haja Mohideen is the creator of popular certification programs such as CEH,<ref>https://www.eccouncil.org/cyber-security-seminar-empowering-students/</ref> <ref>https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-business/ec-council-organizes-a-seminar-on-cyber-security-113110817403_1.html</ref>CHFI, ECSA/LPT and they launched the [[Certified Ethical Hacker]] (CEH) program for [[White hat (computer security)|white hat hackers]] in 2003. Instead of founding entirely new schools, EC-Council became a certifier of training courses and exams, mobilizing entrepreneurs in the information security training business. CEH expanded rapidly, and by 2007 CEH courses were offered in more than 60 countries.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Slayton|first=Rebecca|date=2017-02-14|title=Limn: The Paradoxical Authority of the Certified Ethical Hacker|url=https://limn.it/articles/the-paradoxical-authority-of-the-certified-ethical-hacker/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=Limn|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Donzal|first=Don|date=2008-04-17|title=Interview: EC-Council Offers Details and Insights on CEH v6|url=https://www.ethicalhacker.net/columns/editor-in-chief/interview-ec-council-offers-details-and-insights-on-ceh-v6/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=The Ethical Hacker Network|language=en-US}}</ref>
Haja Mohideen is the creator of popular certification programs such as CEH,<ref>https://www.eccouncil.org/cyber-security-seminar-empowering-students/</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-business/ec-council-organizes-a-seminar-on-cyber-security-113110817403_1.html|title=EC-Council organizes a seminar on cyber security|agency=[[India Infoline]]|date=2 September 2013|access-date=27 July 2021}}</ref>CHFI, ECSA/LPT and they launched the [[Certified Ethical Hacker]] (CEH) program for [[White hat (computer security)|white hat hackers]] in 2003. Instead of founding entirely new schools, EC-Council became a certifier of training courses and exams, mobilizing entrepreneurs in the information security training business. CEH expanded rapidly, and by 2007 CEH courses were offered in more than 60 countries.<ref>{{cite web|last=Slayton|first=Rebecca|date=2017-02-14|title=Limn: The Paradoxical Authority of the Certified Ethical Hacker|url=https://limn.it/articles/the-paradoxical-authority-of-the-certified-ethical-hacker/|access-date=27 July 2021|website=Limn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Donzal|first=Don|date=17 April 2008|title=Interview: EC-Council Offers Details and Insights on CEH v6|url=https://www.ethicalhacker.net/columns/editor-in-chief/interview-ec-council-offers-details-and-insights-on-ceh-v6/|access-date=27 July 2021|website=The Ethical Hacker Network}}</ref>


On February 25, 2010, the [[United States Department of Defense]] updated its directive on information security to require its computer network defenders to pass the CEH certification from EC-Council.<ref>{{Cite web|title=PERSPECTIVES ON BUILDING A CYBER FORCE STRUCTURE|url=https://ccdcoe.org/uploads/2018/10/Starr-Perspectives-on-Building-a-Cyber-Force-Structure.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ethical hackers: putting on the white hat|url=http://jeffh.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/93696356/Ethical%20Hackers-%20Putting%20on%20the%20white%20hate.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> It was chosen by the [[The Pentagon|Pentagon]] to oversee training of Department of Defense employees who work in computer security-related jobs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pentagon trains workers to hack Defense computers - CNN.com|url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/03/10/pentagon.hacking/index.html|access-date=2021-03-12|website=www.cnn.com|language=en}}</ref>
On February 25, 2010, the [[United States Department of Defense]] updated its directive on information security to require its computer network defenders to pass the CEH certification from EC-Council.<ref>{{cite web|title=Persectives on Building a Cyber Force Structure|url=https://ccdcoe.org/uploads/2018/10/Starr-Perspectives-on-Building-a-Cyber-Force-Structure.pdf|access-date=27 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ethical hackers: putting on the white hat|url=http://jeffh.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/93696356/Ethical%20Hackers-%20Putting%20on%20the%20white%20hate.pdf|access-date=27 July 2021}}</ref> It was chosen by the [[The Pentagon|Pentagon]] to oversee training of Department of Defense employees who work in computer security-related jobs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pentagon trains workers to hack Defense computers|url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/03/10/pentagon.hacking/index.html|access-date=27 July 2021|agency=[[CNN]]}}</ref>


CEH v11{{Clarify|date=March 2021}} was released in September 2020.<ref>{{Citation|title=The Next Big Thing In Cybersecurity Skill Development|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NtFPcE8bK4|access-date=2021-03-12}}</ref>
CEH v11{{Clarify|date=March 2021}} was released in September 2020.<ref>{{Citation|title=The Next Big Thing In Cybersecurity Skill Development|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NtFPcE8bK4|access-date=27 July 2021}}</ref>


==Certifications==
==Certifications==
EC-Council offers [[Professional certification (computer technology)|professional certifications]] for the [[IT security]] field, such as Certified Network Defender (CND), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), and Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI).<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Case for Cybersecurity Certifications|url=https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/the-case-for-security-certifications.html|access-date=2021-03-12|website=www.govtech.com|language=en}}</ref> It also offers certifications in fields related to IT security, including [[disaster recovery]], software security, digital forensics, and general IT security knowledge.
EC-Council offers [[Professional certification (computer technology)|professional certifications]] for the [[IT security]] field, such as Certified Network Defender (CND), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), and Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI).<ref>{{cite web|title=The Case for Cybersecurity Certifications|url=https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/the-case-for-security-certifications.html|access-date=27 July 2021|website=www.govtech.com}}</ref> It also offers certifications in fields related to IT security, including [[disaster recovery]], software security, digital forensics, and general IT security knowledge.


==IT Security professional certifications==<!-- PLEASE RESPECT ALPHABETICAL ORDER -->
==IT Security professional certifications==<!-- PLEASE RESPECT ALPHABETICAL ORDER -->
*Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-secure-computer-user-cscu/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=EC-Council|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-secure-computer-user-cscu/|access-date=27 July 2021|website=EC-Council}}</ref>
*EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES)<ref>{{Cite web|title=EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist {{!}} ECES|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/ec-council-certified-encryption-specialist-eces/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=EC-Council|language=en-US}}</ref>
*EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES)<ref>{{cite web|title=EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist {{!}} ECES|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/ec-council-certified-encryption-specialist-eces/|access-date=27 July 2021|website=EC-Council}}</ref>
*EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS)<ref>{{Cite web|title=EC-Council Certified Security Specialist {{!}} ECSS|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-security-specialist-ecss/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=EC-Council|language=en-US}}</ref>
*EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS)<ref>{{cite web|title=EC-Council Certified Security Specialist {{!}} ECSS|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-security-specialist-ecss/|access-date=27 July 2021|website=EC-Council}}</ref>
*Certified Network Defender (CND)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Certified Network Defender {{!}} Network Security Certifications and Training|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-network-security-course/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=EC-Council|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Certified Network Defender (CND)<ref>{{cite web|title=Certified Network Defender {{!}} Network Security Certifications and Training|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-network-security-course/|access-date=27 July 2021|website=EC-Council}}</ref>
*Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Certified Ethical Hacker {{!}} CEH Certification {{!}} CEH v11|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=EC-Council|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)<ref>{{cite web|title=Certified Ethical Hacker {{!}} CEH Certification {{!}} CEH v11|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh/|access-date=27 July 2021|website=EC-Council}}</ref>
*Certified Ethical Hacker (Master)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Certified Ethical Hacker Master {{!}} CEH Master|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh-master/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=EC-Council|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Certified Ethical Hacker (Master)<ref>{{cite web|title=Certified Ethical Hacker Master {{!}} CEH Master|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh-master/|access-date=27 July 2021|website=EC-Council}}</ref>
*Certified Penetration Tester (CPENT)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Certified Penetration Testing Professional {{!}} CPENT|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-penetration-testing-professional-cpent/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=EC-Council|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Certified Penetration Tester (CPENT)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Certified Penetration Testing Professional {{!}} CPENT|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-penetration-testing-professional-cpent/|access-date=27 July 2021|website=EC-Council}}</ref>
*Licensed Penetration Tester (Master)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Licensed Penetration Tester (Master) {{!}} LPT (Master) {{!}} CPENT|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/licensed-penetration-tester-lpt-master/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=EC-Council|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Licensed Penetration Tester (Master)<ref>{{cite web|title=Licensed Penetration Tester (Master) {{!}} LPT (Master) {{!}} CPENT|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/licensed-penetration-tester-lpt-master/|access-date=27 July 2021|website=EC-Council}}</ref>
*Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA)|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-network-defense-architect-cnda/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=EC-Council|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA)<ref>{{cite web|title=Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA)|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-network-defense-architect-cnda/|access-date=27 July 2021|website=EC-Council}}</ref>
*Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator-CHFI|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/computer-hacking-forensic-investigator-chfi/}}</ref>
*Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)<ref>{{cite web|title=Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator-CHFI|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/computer-hacking-forensic-investigator-chfi/|access-date=27 July 2021}}</ref>
*EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH)<ref>{{Cite web|title=EC-Council Certified Incident Handler {{!}} ECIH v2.|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/ec-council-certified-incident-handler-ecih/}}</ref>
*EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH)<ref>{{cite web|title=EC-Council Certified Incident Handler {{!}} ECIH v2.|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/ec-council-certified-incident-handler-ecih/}}</ref>
*EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP)<ref>{{Cite web|title=EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP).|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/disaster-recovery-professional-edrp/}}</ref>
*EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP)<ref>{{cite web|title=EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP).|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/disaster-recovery-professional-edrp/|access-date=27 July 2021}}</ref>
*Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE) (Java and .NET)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Certified Application Security Engineer – CASE.|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-application-security-engineer-case/}}</ref>
*Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE) (Java and .NET)<ref>{{cite web|title=Certified Application Security Engineer – CASE.|url=https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-application-security-engineer-case/|access-date=27 July 2021}}</ref>
* Certified Blockchain Professional (CBP)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Certified Blockchain Professional {{!}} CBP.|url=https://iclass.eccouncil.org/our-courses/certified-blockchain-professional/}}</ref>
*Certified Blockchain Professional (CBP)<ref>{{cite web|title=Certified Blockchain Professional {{!}} CBP.|url=https://iclass.eccouncil.org/our-courses/certified-blockchain-professional/|access-date=27 July 2021}}</ref>
*Advanced Network Defense (CAST 614)
*Advanced Network Defense (CAST 614)
*EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)<ref>{{Cite web|title=ciso.eccouncil.org|url=https://ciso.eccouncil.org/}}</ref>
*EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)<ref>{{cite web|title=ciso.eccouncil.org|url=https://ciso.eccouncil.org/|access-date=27 July 2021}}</ref>


==Services and products==
==Services and products==
===EC-Council University (ECCU)===
===EC-Council University (ECCU)===
EC-Council University (ECCU) was incorporated in [[Wyoming]] in 2003 and was licensed by the New Mexico Higher Education Department in 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|last=writer|first=MEAD GRUVER Associated Press|title=State licenses online school|url=https://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/state-licenses-online-school/article_13f10c1d-9212-55a3-b10d-501b2aad84d3.html|access-date=2021-03-12|website=Casper Star-Tribune Online|language=en}}</ref> It offers bachelor’s and [[Master's degree|master’s degrees]] in cybersecurity and graduate certificate programs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Us {{!}} Cybersecurity University|url=https://www.eccu.edu/about-eccu/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=EC-Council University}}</ref>
EC-Council University (ECCU) was incorporated in [[Wyoming]] in 2003 and was licensed by the New Mexico Higher Education Department in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|last=writer|first=MEAD GRUVER Associated Press|title=State licenses online school|url=https://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/state-licenses-online-school/article_13f10c1d-9212-55a3-b10d-501b2aad84d3.html|access-date=27 July 2021|website=Casper Star-Tribune Online}}</ref> It offers bachelor’s and [[Master's degree|master’s degrees]] in cybersecurity and graduate certificate programs.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Us {{!}} Cybersecurity University|url=https://www.eccu.edu/about-eccu/|access-date=27 July 2021|website=EC-Council University}}</ref>


===EC-Council CodeRed===
===EC-Council CodeRed===
EC-Council CodeRed was launched in 2019 as a cybersecurity learning platform with a library of 4,000 video lessons.<ref>{{Cite web|last=SemiColonWeb|title=CodeRed {{!}} Stream Premium Cybersecurity Courses {{!}} Learn Anytime Anywhere|url=https://codered.eccouncil.org/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=CodeRed|language=en-US}}</ref> It provides "[[Microdegree|microdegrees]]" on niche technical subjects.<ref>{{Cite web|last=SemiColonWeb|title=CodeRed Microdegrees {{!}} Learn In-Demand Advanced Cybersecurity Skills|url=https://codered.eccouncil.org/Microdegrees|access-date=2021-03-12|website=CodeRed|language=en-US}}</ref>
EC-Council CodeRed was launched in 2019 as a cybersecurity learning platform with a library of 4,000 video lessons.<ref>{{cite web|last=SemiColonWeb|title=CodeRed {{!}} Stream Premium Cybersecurity Courses {{!}} Learn Anytime Anywhere|url=https://codered.eccouncil.org/|access-date=27 July 2021|website=CodeRed}}</ref> It provides "[[Microdegree|microdegrees]]" on niche technical subjects.<ref>{{cite web|last=SemiColonWeb|title=CodeRed Microdegrees {{!}} Learn In-Demand Advanced Cybersecurity Skills|url=https://codered.eccouncil.org/Microdegrees|access-date=27 July 2021|website=CodeRed}}</ref>


===EC-Council Global Services===
===EC-Council Global Services===
EC-Council Global Services (EGS) is the consulting services division of the EC-Council Group. It received CREST membership for its cyber incident response, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment services in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CREST Member Companies|url=https://service-selection-platform.crest-approved.org/member_companies/ec-council-global-services-sdn-bhd/index.html|access-date=2021-03-12|website=service-selection-platform.crest-approved.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=EC-Council Global Services Receives CREST Membership|url=https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/476679/ec-council-global-services-receives-crest-membership|access-date=2021-03-12|website=24-7 Press Release Newswire|language=en}}</ref>
EC-Council Global Services (EGS) is the consulting services division of the EC-Council Group. It received CREST membership for its cyber incident response, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment services in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CREST Member Companies|url=https://service-selection-platform.crest-approved.org/member_companies/ec-council-global-services-sdn-bhd/index.html|access-date=2021-03-12|website=service-selection-platform.crest-approved.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=EC-Council Global Services Receives CREST Membership|url=https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/476679/ec-council-global-services-receives-crest-membership|access-date=27 July 2021|website=24-7 Press Release Newswire}}</ref>


===EC-Council Aware===
===EC-Council Aware===
EC-Council Aware is a cybersecurity training app that was launched in 2020 for iOS and Android.<ref>{{Cite web|last=CISOMAG|date=2020-10-14|title=Looking for an End-user Training Program? EC-Council’s Aware App is Just for You|url=https://cisomag.eccouncil.org/ec-council-aware-app/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=CISO MAG {{!}} Cyber Security Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref>
EC-Council Aware is a cybersecurity training app that was launched in 2020 for iOS and Android.<ref>{{cite web|last=CISOMAG|date=14 October 2020|title=Looking for an End-user Training Program? EC-Council’s Aware App is Just for You|url=https://cisomag.eccouncil.org/ec-council-aware-app/|access-date=27 July 2021|website=CISO MAG {{!}} Cyber Security Magazine}}</ref>


===EC-Council CyberQ===
===EC-Council CyberQ===
EC-Council launched its CyberQ platform in 2020. It is a cloud-based cyber range platform that automates the process of using cloud technology to deploy cyber targets.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CyberQ – Advanced Cyber Range Solution Provider {{!}} EC-Council|url=https://cyberq.eccouncil.org/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=cyberq.eccouncil.org}}</ref>
EC-Council launched its CyberQ platform in 2020. It is a cloud-based cyber range platform that automates the process of using cloud technology to deploy cyber targets.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CyberQ – Advanced Cyber Range Solution Provider {{!}} EC-Council|url=https://cyberq.eccouncil.org/|access-date=27 July 2021|website=cyberq.eccouncil.org}}</ref>


===CISO MAG===
===CISO MAG===
CISO MAG was launched in 2017 as a monthly cybersecurity magazine for [[Chief information security officer|Chief Information Security Officers]] and other [[Information security|infosec]] professionals.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CISO MAG - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding|url=https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ciso-mag|access-date=2021-03-12|website=Crunchbase|language=en}}</ref> It is published by EC-Council and has over 30,000 registered readers.
CISO MAG was launched in 2017 as a monthly cybersecurity magazine for [[Chief information security officer|Chief Information Security Officers]] and other [[Information security|infosec]] professionals.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CISO MAG - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding|url=https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ciso-mag|access-date=27 July 2021|website=Crunchbase}}</ref> It is published by EC-Council and has over 30,000 registered readers.


===EC-Council events===
===EC-Council events===
EC-Council hosts various IT security conferences including [[Hacker Halted]], Global CyberLympics, TakeDownCon, and Global CISO Forum.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Finalists for EC-Council Foundation’s 2019 Global Cyberlympics Announced|url=https://www.prweb.com/releases/finalists_for_ec_council_foundations_2019_global_cyberlympics_announced/prweb16559159.htm|access-date=2021-03-12|website=PRWeb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Goldmeier|first=Jeremy|title=White-Hat Hackers: Meet the geeks who make computing safer by exposing its flaws|url=https://www.riverfronttimes.com/stlouis/white-hat-hackers-meet-the-geeks-who-make-computing-safer-by-exposing-its-flaws/Content?oid=2503818|access-date=2021-03-12|website=Riverfront Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=LLC|first=GovEvents|title=Global CISO Forum|url=https://www.govevents.com/details/27461/global-ciso-forum/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=www.govevents.com|language=English}}</ref>
EC-Council hosts various IT security conferences including [[Hacker Halted]], Global CyberLympics, TakeDownCon, and Global CISO Forum.<ref>{{cite web|title=Finalists for EC-Council Foundation’s 2019 Global Cyberlympics Announced|url=https://www.prweb.com/releases/finalists_for_ec_council_foundations_2019_global_cyberlympics_announced/prweb16559159.htm|access-date=27 July 2021|website=PRWeb}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Goldmeier|first=Jeremy|title=White-Hat Hackers: Meet the geeks who make computing safer by exposing its flaws|url=https://www.riverfronttimes.com/stlouis/white-hat-hackers-meet-the-geeks-who-make-computing-safer-by-exposing-its-flaws/Content?oid=2503818|access-date=27 July 2021|website=Riverfront Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=LLC|first=GovEvents|title=Global CISO Forum|url=https://www.govevents.com/details/27461/global-ciso-forum/|access-date=27 July 2021|website=www.govevents.com}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 18:22, 27 July 2021

The International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) is an American organization that offers cybersecurity certification, education, training, and services in various cybersecurity skills. EC-Council is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and has certified over 237,000 professionals from 145 countries.[1]

History

EC-Council was co-founded in 2001 by Haja Mohideen[2] and Jay Bavisi in response to the September 11 attacks to certify professionals who could protect against attacks on electronic commerce.

Haja Mohideen is the creator of popular certification programs such as CEH,[3] [4]CHFI, ECSA/LPT and they launched the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program for white hat hackers in 2003. Instead of founding entirely new schools, EC-Council became a certifier of training courses and exams, mobilizing entrepreneurs in the information security training business. CEH expanded rapidly, and by 2007 CEH courses were offered in more than 60 countries.[5][6]

On February 25, 2010, the United States Department of Defense updated its directive on information security to require its computer network defenders to pass the CEH certification from EC-Council.[7][8] It was chosen by the Pentagon to oversee training of Department of Defense employees who work in computer security-related jobs.[9]

CEH v11[clarification needed] was released in September 2020.[10]

Certifications

EC-Council offers professional certifications for the IT security field, such as Certified Network Defender (CND), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), and Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI).[11] It also offers certifications in fields related to IT security, including disaster recovery, software security, digital forensics, and general IT security knowledge.

IT Security professional certifications

  • Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)[12]
  • EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES)[13]
  • EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS)[14]
  • Certified Network Defender (CND)[15]
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)[16]
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (Master)[17]
  • Certified Penetration Tester (CPENT)[18]
  • Licensed Penetration Tester (Master)[19]
  • Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA)[20]
  • Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)[21]
  • EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH)[22]
  • EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP)[23]
  • Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE) (Java and .NET)[24]
  • Certified Blockchain Professional (CBP)[25]
  • Advanced Network Defense (CAST 614)
  • EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)[26]

Services and products

EC-Council University (ECCU)

EC-Council University (ECCU) was incorporated in Wyoming in 2003 and was licensed by the New Mexico Higher Education Department in 2006.[27] It offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in cybersecurity and graduate certificate programs.[28]

EC-Council CodeRed

EC-Council CodeRed was launched in 2019 as a cybersecurity learning platform with a library of 4,000 video lessons.[29] It provides "microdegrees" on niche technical subjects.[30]

EC-Council Global Services

EC-Council Global Services (EGS) is the consulting services division of the EC-Council Group. It received CREST membership for its cyber incident response, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment services in 2020.[31][32]

EC-Council Aware

EC-Council Aware is a cybersecurity training app that was launched in 2020 for iOS and Android.[33]

EC-Council CyberQ

EC-Council launched its CyberQ platform in 2020. It is a cloud-based cyber range platform that automates the process of using cloud technology to deploy cyber targets.[34]

CISO MAG

CISO MAG was launched in 2017 as a monthly cybersecurity magazine for Chief Information Security Officers and other infosec professionals.[35] It is published by EC-Council and has over 30,000 registered readers.

EC-Council events

EC-Council hosts various IT security conferences including Hacker Halted, Global CyberLympics, TakeDownCon, and Global CISO Forum.[36][37][38]

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  19. ^ "Licensed Penetration Tester (Master) | LPT (Master) | CPENT". EC-Council. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  20. ^ "Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA)". EC-Council. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  21. ^ "Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator-CHFI". Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  22. ^ "EC-Council Certified Incident Handler | ECIH v2".
  23. ^ "EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP)". Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  24. ^ "Certified Application Security Engineer – CASE". Retrieved 27 July 2021.
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