EC-Council Associate Certifications
Cybersecurity skills are in high demand. Get started with EC-Council Associate certifications.
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According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for cybersecurity talent continues to outstrip supply. Information security analysts’ employment is projected to grow 28 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for jobs in cybersecurity is expected to be very high, as these analysts will be needed to create innovative solutions to prevent hackers from stealing critical information or accessing unsecure networks.
EC-Council Associate Certifications are entry-level credentials offered by the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council), designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills in various aspects of cybersecurity. These certifications are ideal for students, recent graduates, and professionals looking to enter the field of information security. The EC-Council Associate program includes certifications such as Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU), Network Security Administrator (ENSA), and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Associate, among others. Each certification focuses on specific areas of cybersecurity, ranging from basic security principles and network defense to ethical hacking and penetration testing. By earning these certifications, individuals can demonstrate their commitment to cybersecurity, gain valuable skills, and enhance their career prospects in the ever-evolving field of information security.
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EC-Council Associate cybersecurity certifications and curriculum
EC-Council, or the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants, is the world’s largest cyber security technical certification body. EC-Council has certified over 200,000 information security professionals globally that have influenced the cyber security mindset of countless organizations worldwide.
Certiport has partnered with EC-Council to offer two cybersecurity certifications covering a “Red Team”, offensive, and “Blue Team”, defensive, approaches. Ethical Hacking Associate (E|HA)  and Cyber Forensics Associate (C|FA) will allow students to get started in the exciting, yet critical, world of cybersecurity. These certifications validate entry-level knowledge in these areas and prepare individuals for advance, professional EC-Council certifications to continue learning the latest practices when preventing and addressing cybersecurity.
In addition to the new EC-Council Associate certifications, Certiport offers the official EC-Council curriculum that aligns to the exams and practice tests to easily incorporate EC-Council certifications into CTE cybersecurity and information security courses.
Benefit of EC-Council Associate certifications
- Result-driven way to ensure your curriculum aligns with industry and global standards.
- Prepare your students for college or a career in cybersecurity by validating their knowledge.
- Position your students as credible job candidate to employers with an industry-recognized credential.
Ethical Hacking Associate Certification
The Ethical Hacking Associate (E|HA) certification demonstrates an individual’s knowledge in information security and network security, including the tools and methodologies of a malicious hacker, but in a lawful and legitimate manner. This credential certifies individuals at an entry-level of network security discipline of ethical hacking from a vendor-neutral perspective.
The purpose of the Ethical Hacking Associate credential is to establish and govern minimum standards for credentialing entry-level information security specialists in ethical hacking measures, inform the public that credentialed individuals meet or exceed the minimum standards, and reinforce ethical hacking as a unique and self-regulating profession.
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Cyber Forensics Associate Certification
The Cyber Forensics Associate(C|FA) certification demonstrates an individual’s knowledge on how to detect hacking attacks and properly extract evidences to report the crime and conduct audits to prevent future attacks. Individuals who learn the principles of digital forensics can become invaluable members of incident handling and incident response teams.
The purpose of the Cyber Forensics Associate credential is to validate the candidate’s skills to identify an intruder’s footprints and to properly gather the necessary evidence to prosecute in the court of law.
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Benefits of earning an EC-Council Certifications
- Advancement towards a career field with ultimate growth potential and learning opportunities.
- Validate knowledge and problem-solving skills for a career in cyber forensics.
- Legitimize their hacking skills and knowledge to help defend organizations’ networks.
- Position them as credible job candidate to employers.