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Air Force Vet Achieves 20-Year-Old Goal: Earns Pay Raises, Promotions, and Moves from IT to Cybersecurity -All thanks to the Certified Ethical Hacker Certification (C|EH)

Rob Barnes, a former Air Force IT specialist, recently revealed how obtaining a Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) certification helped him achieve his 20-year goal of working in cybersecurity. Barnes started his cybersecurity journey at a cyber training range that hooked between several bases. His passion for pen testing grew, and he decided to pursue a C|EH certification. The certification helped him stand out in the market, win quarterly awards for his unit, and eventually land his desired job within one week of submitting his resume. The C|EH certification also helped him renegotiate his salary and reach his career goal after two decades of hard work. Read on to learn more about Barnes' inspiring journey to success in cybersecurity!

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From Helpdesk to Homeland Security to State RAMP PMO: Shea Simpson Reveals How the C|EH Certification Filled His Technical Knowledge Gap  

Shea Simpson has had an impressive ten-year career in IT, rising from helpdesk support to Director of IT services before transitioning to cybersecurity. With years of experience as an information system security officer for various government agencies and corporations, Shea was well-versed in the field, but he still felt a gap in his technical knowledge. That's when he turned to the Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) certification and unlocked a whole new world of hacking and penetration testing. As Shea explains, the C|EH led him to expand his knowledge base and seek out more experiences to learn about pen testing. In this interview, Shea reveals how the C|EH helped him bridge the gap in his cybersecurity knowledge and how it can do the same for others looking to enter the field.

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Help Desk Technician becomes a Cybersecurity Professional in the U.S. Department of Defense: How C|EH Certification Changed My Life!

Are you stuck in a dead-end job, wondering what else is out there? Look no further than the cybersecurity world. In an exclusive interview, a former help desk technician named Mikhail Chevrony, reveals how the Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) certification changed his life. Tired of the monotonous and boring tasks of fixing small computer problems, he found purpose in his career by transitioning into cybersecurity. After Mikhail researched basic certifications, the C|EH stood out to him as a highly respected and recommended certification. It was the first step towards a career path with purpose and the ability to choose which company to work for. The C|EH certification even helped this professional stand out among other job applicants and secure a government position. Don't miss out on this exclusive interview and the chance to learn how C|EH certification can change your life too!

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From Saving Lives to Saving Data: How an EMT Became a Cybersecurity Professional and Quadrupled His Salary After Completing the C|EH

It’s the story everyone’s talking about: Manuel Aguilar, a former EMT, trained to become a cybersecurity analyst and quadrupled his income. And it’s all thanks to one certification—the Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH). Aguilar’s journey began when he realized the difficult career path he had chosen wasn’t paying the bills. But with the help of a friend and some hard work, he obtained the C|EH and landed his dream job in cybersecurity. Not only has the certification given him the necessary skills to succeed in the industry, it also helped him to secure a position as a cybersecurity analyst. Now, with over 10 years of experience in hacking and multiple cybersecurity jobs under his belt, Aguilar shares his success story and the benefits of the C|EH and how he is also teaching Red Teaming to his SOC analyst colleagues at work and also on YouTube to everyone.

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

Five EC-Council certifications — the C|EH, C|EH Practical, C|ND, C|HFI, and C|CISO — solidify their crucial roles in strengthening national security through the DoD 8140 Directive TAMPA, Florida, (Aug 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…

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EC-Council and DesertClouds Launch Joint Initiative to Cultivate Cybersecurity Talent in Saudi Arabia
EC-Council and DesertClouds Launch Joint Initiative to Cultivate Cybersecurity Talent in Saudi Arabia

Empowering Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals the Joint Initiative Aims to Offer EC-Council’s C|CT Scholarship for Entry-Level Skills in Cybersecurity Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (August 9, 2023): By announcing a strategic alliance with DesertClouds, EC-Council, the inventor of Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) as well as a global leader in cybersecurity training and certification, endeavors to promote cybersecurity…

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EC-Council and IITC (OHI) Unite to Strengthen Oman's Cybersecurity Posture
EC-Council and IITC (OHI) Announce Partnership to Empower Oman’s Cybersecurity Workforce

EC-Council, the world’s most recognized cybersecurity certification body, promotes cybersecurity advancements in the Sultanate of Oman by partnering with Oman’s learning and development institution, International Information Technology Company (IITC), a group company of Oman Holdings International (OHI). Muscat, Oman (July 21, 2023) — By forging a strategic partnership with the International Information Technology Company (IITC),…

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EC-Council and London International Studies and Research Center Join Forces to Boost Cybersecurity Talent in Dubai, UAE

EC-Council, the creator of industry-leading cybersecurity certifications, furthers its mission of cybersecurity skill development in Dubai by partnering with the renowned online education provider, the London International Studies and Research Center (LISRC), Dubai. Dubai, UAE, 27th April 2023 : EC-Council, the inventor of CEH and a global leader in cybersecurity training and certification,, join forces…

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June 2023 CEH Compete Challenge
Ethical Hackers from India & USA Secures Top Spots in EC-Council’s “Wi-Fi Network Attack/Hacking” C|EH Compete June Challenge  

EC-Council, the creator of the world-famous Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) certification, hosted top ethical hackers worldwide in its June C|EH Compete Challenge: Wi-Fi Network Attack/Hacking, assessing their merit in network security. Tampa, Fla. (July 1, 2023) – EC-Council’s C|EH compete challenges, conducted as a part of the C|EH v12 curriculum, bring together top ethical hackers…

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Green Circle Company Collaborates with EC-Council to Equip Jordanian Youth with Cybersecurity Skills with Cyber Zero to Hero Initiative
Green Circle Company Collaborates with EC-Council to Equip Jordanian Youth with Cybersecurity Skills with Cyber Zero to Hero Initiative 

EC-Council, the global leader in cybersecurity training certifications, collaborates with Green Circle Company in Jordan to bridge the cybersecurity skill gap and help reduce the high unemployment rate among Jordanian youth by training them through its world-class cybersecurity programs Jordan (July 03, 2023): EC-Council and Green Circle Company (Grcico) announce a partnership as a significant…

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