EC-Council believes in innovation and excellence and 2019 will be a showcase for both. We are proud to announce our new division: MASTERCLASS. The MASTERCLASS business line has a clear focus on improving and growing the cyber talent around the world through rigorous, high-quality information security training. According to the Minister of Transport and Communications, HE Jassim bin
Read articleAt the end of 2021, there were an estimated 27.1 billion devices online, meaning that there were over three devices for every person on the planet (Cisco, 2016). Mobile devices, especially smartphones, are universal credential hosting platforms that can be used for a variety of physical access control applications (Henriquez, 2019).
Read articleBusinesses of all sizes are susceptible to network security threats. Since hackers and cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to exploit network vulnerabilities, business owners must take steps to protect their data and infrastructure.
Read articleAn enterprise network helps ensure that business workflow is efficient and easy to maintain. However, owing to the complexity and large size of such networks, security threats can enter through interconnected endpoints (Geeks for Geeks, 2021).
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MARCH 19, 2022, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA: Six Indigenous students are set to enter the cybersecurity workforce after graduating from a program created by Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB) and the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) in collaboration with EC-Council and CyberNB. The program’s alumni received job offers from Deloitte, McCain, and BulletProof.
Read articlePenetration testing, also known as pen testing, is a valuable tool that your organization can use to find IT vulnerabilities and secure its network. However, it can be challenging to decide which pen testing techniques and standards to apply in your organization. Below, we lay out five of the top methodologies that you can apply to maximize your pen testing ROI.
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EC-Council, the world’s leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, gives cybersecurity professionals the opportunity to earn a highly coveted award. March 18, 2022, Tampa, FL: According to stats reported by CyberTalk.org and Proofpoint, 95% of all cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error, and 88% of organizations worldwide experience spear phishing attempts. It is with…
Read articlePenetration testing is an extremely rewarding career path for cybersecurity professionals, offering fulfilling salaries and outstanding job security. Demand for penetration testers has remained high as multiple high-profile cybersecurity incidents have made their way into headlines in recent years—for example, when Russian hackers breached the software company SolarWinds and when the Chinese hacking group Hafnium breached Microsoft Exchange (Korolov, 2021)
Read articleAlthough physical security is absolutely critical to maintaining network security, it is among the most often forgotten aspects of protecting a network. Physical security is defined as protecting physical access to your network and all network components, such as computers, servers, and routers.
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March 01, 2022, Tampa, FL: In 2021, EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) Practical Scholarship program granted over $1 million to members of the ethical hacking community.
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