Cybersecurity is an ever-changing field, and the best way to learn cybersecurity knowledge and skills is through hands-on experience. No matter which route you take to a cybersecurity career—formal education, learning on the job, or IT security certifications—the path will almost certainly require you to obtain many practical skills and competencies.
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Many companies have migrated to the cloud to compete in today’s competitive marketplace. While this shift has enabled a global and mobile workforce, it has also exposed businesses to serious threats. A report states that globally, the average cost of a data breach in 2023 was USD 4.45 million (IBM, 2023). Companies are hiring more…
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As a kid, you may have played a game called "capture the flag," where opposing teams try to sneak into each other's territory and retrieve a colored flag in order to win. Capture the flag (CTF) exercise in cyber security operates along similar lines. Essentially, it is a cyber security challenge that tests participants' ability to find security vulnerabilities in a test IT environment. So how do cyber capture the flag games work, and why are they such an effective way of training beginners in IT security?
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Revenue in the cybersecurity market is projected to grow by 9.63% in 2023, resulting in a volume of 256.5 billion USD in 2028. (Statista, 2023). Market analysis projects a bright future for cybersecurity, making it an attractive choice for aspiring professionals today. Furthermore, with employers offering lucrative compensation for entry-level cyber security jobs, there is…
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Cybersecurity certifications are an excellent way to begin your career in IT security. The good news is that you may be eligible for a cybersecurity scholarship that helps cover the costs of your entry-level cybersecurity training program. What Is Cybersecurity? Modern organizations face a dizzying array of cyberthreats, from hacking and phishing attempts to malware and distributed denial-of-service…
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Cybersecurity is a major focus for businesses now, with companies spending an average of 10.9% of their IT budget on preventing digital threats (Deloitte, 2020). But companies are struggling to find security professionals who can help fight off hackers—in 2021, there were up to 3.5 million vacant cybersecurity jobs (Morgan, 2022). This means there’s never been a better…
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EC-Council is proud to announce the launch of our new cybersecurity technician certification: the Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT). This certification, designed for those who want to start a career in cybersecurity, focuses heavily on skills-based labs and validates graduates’ technician-level skills with a rigorous practical exam. It’s perfect for those looking to enter the IT…
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Cybersecurity is one of the most vital and fast-growing professions in the world, and there’s good news for those interested in starting a career in this field: EC-Council has launched the Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT), a brand-new entry-level certification course. The C|CT course covers every introductory concept needed to succeed in cybersecurity, including topics like…
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According to research, 1802 cases of data compromise were recorded in 2022 in the U.S. (Petrosyan, A., 2023). With the rising intensity and frequency of cyberattacks wreaking havoc on businesses, the demand for cybersecurity professionals with the breadth of training and experience necessary to handle these cyberthreats is growing exponentially. The employment of information security…
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Why You Should Become a Certified Cybersecurity Technician The overall economic cost of cybercrime is expected to reach more than USD 133 billion by the end of the year, with attacks ranging in scope from breaches of a single computer to thefts of as many as 3 billion records (Lazic, 2021). In 2019 alone, 63.8%…
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