Singapore, December 18, 2023:
EC-Council, inventor of the Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) and the global leader in cybersecurity education and training collaborated with Wissen International, the exclusive ASEAN & Australia distributor of EC-Council, to host the fifth edition of the Student Volunteer Recognition Programme (SVRP) Awards Ceremony alongside the Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP). The event, held on November 10, 2023, at Nanyang Polytechnic, marked a significant milestone with a record-breaking 396 nominations, representing a remarkable 75.2% surge from the previous year.
The SVRP, an initiative fostered by AiSP and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), serves as a platform to encourage volunteerism among students while cultivating their interest and skills in cybersecurity. The recent ceremony honored 13 Gold, 36 Silver, and 86 Bronze awardees, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the cybersecurity community. Each recipient received a challenge coin and a certificate of achievement, symbolizing their passion, commitment, and significant impact on the cybersecurity landscape.
In a groundbreaking initiative, EC-Council and Wissen have established a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AiSP. This collaboration includes the sponsorship of 500 EC-Council Cyber Essentials certification vouchers. These vouchers aim to empower first-year Polytechnic and Institute of Technical Education (ITE) students pursuing cybersecurity programs, enabling them to achieve their inaugural industry certificate and kickstart their journey with EC-Council Essential certificates (N|DE, E|HE, D|FE), thereby initiating their cybersecurity credentialing process.
Furthermore, another MOU has been signed by EC-Council and Wissen with Nanyang Polytechnic to revolutionize education by providing students access to cutting-edge technologies and skills in emerging technology areas. Under this MOU, Wissen and EC-Council are committed to offering two NYP-Wissen-EC-Council Scholarships, each valued at S$6000, starting from the academic year 2024. Alongside financial support, scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to earn two EC-Council certifications in cybersecurity, enhancing their skill set and market value within the industry.
In reciprocal support, NYP pledges to match scholarships, effectively doubling the impact of this initiative. The School of Information Technology at NYP will actively participate in the selection process, ensuring deserving students are identified for the NYP-Wissen-EC-Council Scholarship, enabling promising individuals to excel in cybersecurity.
Sean Lim, Senior Vice President of EC-Council, expressed his enthusiasm for these partnerships, emphasizing, “Empowering the next generation of cybersecurity leaders is not just a responsibility; it’s a shared vision for a digitally resilient world. Through collaboration and education, we illuminate the path for students, guiding them to become the guardians of our digital future.”
Breyvan Tan, Managing Director of Wissen, highlighted the practical aspect of EC-Council certifications, stating, “We believe these scholarships will encourage more students to embrace the benefits and commence their early development of cybersecurity skills.”
EC-Council, AiSP, NYP, and Wissen remain dedicated contributors to nurturing cybersecurity talent, with their collaborative efforts continually inspiring the next generation of digital defenders.
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 apprentice and experienced cyber security professionals need to keep corporations, government agencies, and others who employ them safe from attack.
Best known for its Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) program, EC-Council today offers 200 different trainings, 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 US Defense Department Directive 8140/8570 and many other authoritative cyber security bodies worldwide, the company has certified over 350,000 professionals across the globe. Trusted by seven of the Fortune 10, half of the Fortune 100, and the intelligence communities of 140 nations, EC-Council is the gold standard in cyber security education and certification.
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/
About Wissen International:
Wissen International serves as the exclusive distributor of EC-Council for ASEAN and ANZ countries. With a mission to bridge the cybersecurity skills gap, Wissen collaborates closely with government entities, associations, communities, and industry partners, managing over 100 EC-Council Accredited Training Centers and Academia Partners.
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