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World's First Six-hour Ethical Hacking Challenge Certification from EC-Council Receives Recognition from U.S. Department of Defense
This exam is part of the renowned Certified Ethical Hacker ® certification, which helps cybersecurity professionals develop ethical hacking skills. During the CEH Practical exam, candidates demonstrate their ability to apply ethical hacking techniques in real-world scenarios. They use actual technologies and tools to conduct vulnerability assessments, exploit system vulnerabilities, and implement security measures to protect against cyber threats. It assesses the practical skills and knowledge of ethical hackers through a rigorous, six-hour, proctored exam.
said Jay Bavisi , Group President, EC-Council.
Six EC-Council certifications have been approved as DoD 8140 Baseline certifications after meeting the ISO/IEC 17024 standard including the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) ®, Certified Ethical Hacker (Practical) ™, Certified Network Defender (CND) ™, Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) ™, Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) ™and EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) ™. This recognition helps strengthen national security in 28 important cybersecurity roles within the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework.
EC-Council certifications equip professionals with the skills to effectively combat cyber threats, safeguard critical infrastructure, and protect sensitive data. Covering areas such as ethical hacking, network defense, incident response, digital forensics, and cybersecurity leadership, these certifications provide tailored training to enhance job performance and contribute to national cybersecurity preparedness. Established in 1947, the Department of Defense (DoD) is responsible for protecting the United States from security threats. Recently, as noted by the DoD Workforce Innovation Directorate, DoD cyberspace introduced the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) expanding the scope of cyber skill development "from solely the information assurance workforce to a more inclusive focus comprised of personnel who build, secure, operate, defend, and protect DoD and U.S. cyberspace resources, conduct related intelligence activities, enable future operations, and project power in or through cyberspace." The 28 roles EC-Council has been approved to certify for are included in the new expanded cyberspace roles.
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said Dr. Vijay Krishna , ANAB Vice President, Credentialing Programs.
For more information regarding EC-Council's range of certifications and their alignment with DoD Directive 8140, please
click here. If you are a member of the Armed forces, please visit the link below to find EC-Council's training and certification options; visit:
https://www.eccouncil.org/government-cybersecurity-military-solutions/
Founded in 2001, EC-Council is a trusted authority in cybersecurity education and certification. Best known for its Certified Ethical Hacker program, EC-Council also offers training, certificates, and degrees on a wide spectrum of subjects from Computer Forensic Investigation and Security Analysis to Threat Intelligence and Information Security. EC-Council is an ISO/IEC 17024 Accredited Organization recognized under the U.S. Defense Department Directive 8140/8570 and many other authoritative cybersecurity bodies worldwide. With over 350,000 certified professionals globally, EC-Council remains a gold standard in the industry.
With a steadfast commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, EC-Council maintains a global presence with offices in the US, the UK, India , Malaysia , Singapore , and Indonesia .
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