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EC-Council Releases Certified CISO Hall of Fame 2025 Report, Defining the Rise of the AI-Era Cybersecurity Executive

Global study recognizing 50 Hall of Fame honorees reveals that AI governance, enterprise resilience, and boardroom influence are reshaping the future of cybersecurity executive leadership Albuquerque, NM, May 18, 2026: EC-Council, creator of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential and a pioneer in cybersecurity education and executive leadership development, has released its flagship Certified…

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EC-Council’s CEH Compete April 2026 Challenge Tests Domain Security in The Distress Signal Scenario

EC-Council, inventor of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEHAI) certification, completed the April 2026 CEH Compete challenge under the theme AD Compromise: The Distress Signal. This month’s competition simulated a mission where participants were required to regain control of a compromised domain in order to restore communication with a stranded exploration drone. The scenario involved…

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EC-Council and University of West Florida Launch Faculty Development Initiative to Advance AI Program Leadership

Collaboration expands faculty readiness and strengthens academic pathways in responsible AI adoption Tampa, Fla., April 7, 2026: EC-Council, a global credentialing body in cybersecurity and AI education and industry certifications, today announced a joint faculty development initiative with the University of West Florida (UWF) Center for Cybersecurity and AI to advance academic readiness in artificial…

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EC-Council and The National Applied AI Consortium Partner to Expand AI Industry Certifications

Collaboration strengthens ecosystem of faculty development, applied resources, and student pathways into new AI industry certifications within community colleges [TAMPA, Fla.] – [April 7, 2026] – EC‑Council, a global credentialing body providing cybersecurity and AI education and industry certifications, today announced a new partnership with the National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC), a national initiative connecting…

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Nexus AI Security Examined in EC-Council’s February 2026 CEH Compete Challenge
Nexus AI Security Examined in EC-Council’s February 2026 CEH Compete Challenge 

Tampa, Fla., March 17, 2026: EC-Council, inventor of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH AI) certification, conducted the February 2026 CEH Compete challenge under the theme Artificial Insecurities: Nexus AI. The scenario tested the security of a newly launched AI assistant integrated into a product search platform, highlighting risks that arise when artificial intelligence interacts…

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EC-Council Establishes Global CISO Council to Address AI Governance and Emerging Technology Risks

New 501(c)(6) organization brings together senior security executives across industries and borders to develop shared frameworks for emerging technology governance, threat intelligence collaboration, and board-level cybersecurity accountability TAMPA, Fla., March 11, 2026: EC-Council, creator of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential, and the global leader in cybersecurity education and training, today announced the formation…

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EC-Council Collaborates With Maharaja Agrasen Business School To Embed Five Global Cybersecurity Certifications Into PGDM (Cybersecurity) Program

Curriculum integration supports hands-on learning and professional certification pathways. New Delhi, India, March 3, 2026: EC-Council, the creator of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential, has announced a strategic academic partnership with Maharaja Agrasen Business School (MABS) to integrate five globally recognized EC-Council cybersecurity certifications directly into MABS PGDM (Cybersecurity) curriculum. This collaboration represents…

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EC-Council Powers Falcon Hunt CTF at Zayed University to Strengthen the UAE’s Cybersecurity Workforce

Dubai, UAE, 27th Feb, 2026: EC Council, inventor of world renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and the global leader in cybersecurity education and training, led the Falcon Hunt Capture the Flag competition at Zayed University during the 16th Student Research Conference on Applied Computing (SRC 2025). Hosted at the ZU Convention Center in Dubai, Falcon…

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RansomBreak Simulates Hospital Ransomware Crisis- CEH Compete Challenge
Code Red: RansomBreak Simulates Hospital Ransomware Crisis in January CEH Compete Challenge 

Tampa, Fla., February 24, 2026: EC-Council, inventor of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification, held the January 2026 CEH Compete challenge under the theme Code Red: RansomBreak. The scenario simulated a ransomware attack on a metropolitan hospital, requiring participants to respond to one of the most critical and time-sensitive cybersecurity incidents affecting the healthcare…

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EC-Council Expands AI Certification Portfolio to Strengthen U.S. AI Workforce Readiness and Security

With $5.5 trillion in global AI risk exposure and 700,000 U.S. workers needing reskilling, four new AI certifications and Certified CISO v4 help close the gap between AI adoption and workforce readiness TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 10, 2026: EC-Council, creator of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential and a global leader in applied cybersecurity education,…

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