EC-Council Endorsement Program

 

 

EC-Council is pleased to announce the EC-Council Endorsement Program for selected products and services that meet our high standards subject to the approval of such applications and the meeting of the guidelines and restrictions set out in this document.

As an approved Endorsed Partner, EC-Council will grant a limited license to use a custom-designed logo for use in advertising the product or service, indicating that they are “EC-Council Endorsed” subject to the guidelines and restrictions contained in the Logo Policy Guidelines document.  They will also receive marketing assistance and  a joint press release .

All EC-Council approved partners must meet strict standards for quality and provide preferred pricing to EC-Council members in the form of a discount comparable to or better than the best discount the partner has available.

Requirements

Those interested in becoming a Endorsed Partner must meet the following requirements:

• Products must be useful to IT professionals in e-Business and security fields.
• Products/services must be priced at an EC-Council member special discount, comparable to or better than the best discount available.
• Products/services must be of the highest quality.
• Vendors selected must be well established, reputable and have a proven track record.
• Must be an EC-Council ATC.
• Must submit a clear product specifications and marketing plan
• Complete an application and submit an upfront non-refundable application fee of $2,500.

How does this benefit you?

• The ability to associate yourself with EC-Council
• A low cost method to reach to market in a specific market segment.
• The prestige of being a preferred vendor with products and services that are held in high regard by EC-Council members worldwide.

Endorsed Partner Benefits:

• Use of Custom-designed Logo
• Press Release to EC-Council Members and EC-Council press media contacts
• Announcement in an issue of EC-Council newsletter
• Listing in new Preferred Vendors section of EC-Council’s Web site
• Marketing coordinated by EC-Council to members through:
  • E-mails to members to effectively market the products
  • Newsletter highlights and links to the web
  • Article, inserts and advertising in other EC-Council publications
  • Web site listing and advertisement
  • Advertising at Hacker Halted conferences

Fee Schedule:

• One time application fee of $2,500
• Up to a Maximum of $10,000 annual fee, in addition quarterly royalty payments based on a pre-negotiated percentage of sales.

EC-Council Endorsed Policy and Procedures

EC-Council presents a program for Products and Service Endorsement. EC-Council is member driven organization, with the mission of advancing in e-Business and security technologies.

EC-Council considers proposals for endorsement of products and/or services which may be of potential benefit to EC-Council members and/or the general public. All proposals must be submitted in writing, accompanied by the appropriate fee, and will be subject to the scrutiny of a panel of experts and EC-Council staff designated for evaluation and consideration of the following:

• Specific and beneficial application of the product or services to the e-Business and security industry

• Potential benefit to EC-Council members
• Appropriateness for use/reliance by the general public Following evaluation, the applicant will be notified of the decision regarding endorsement of the product and/or services. If there is an endorsement, the applicant/company will receive:
• The EC-Council seal with mention of endorsement saying product and/or service meets the standard set by EC-Council;
• The privilege and right to use the endorsement logo (set forth in a written agreement) on the product itself, and in marketing materials and campaigns, for a period of one year; and
• A media release written by EC-Council on EC-Council letterhead stating the findings and endorsement and/or recommendation.

In the event endorsement is not given by EC-Council, a written evaluation and explanation may be provided along with recommendations for the product and/or services.

Responsibilities of the Applicant/Company and EC-Council

The applicant is responsible for the following aspects of seeking endorsement: 

1. Any and all legal representation and review by their own legal team and at their own expense;

2. Providing (minimally) 1 sample of the product for evaluation along with (minimally) 1 set of submission materials to include: application, courseware, and product support materials;

3. Bear all extraordinary costs (in addition to the application fee) for evaluation and rendering of findings;

4. Sign a written agreement as stipulated by EC-Council upon confirmation of award ; and

5. Indemnify EC-Council against all legal action that may arise from or is incident to the products and/or services during the period that they bear the endorsement of the EC-Council.

6. EC-Council is responsible for the following aspects of considering and implementation of an endorsement and/or recommendation, including:

1. Review written proposals and may request a presentation by the company at a designated time and place;

2. Review the products and/or services for specific criteria, to include, but is not limited to, suitability, function, design, utility, and purpose;

3. Each panel or staff member, reviewing the products or services may submit a report to be compiled into a final report of findings;

4. Provide findings and conclusions regarding endorsement and/or recommendation or denial of endorsement;

5. Provide the company with a written agreement between the parties setting forth the various rights and obligations for a period of one year;

6. Provide media releases on EC-Council letterhead indicating EC-Council endorsement; and

7. Provide use of EC-Council logo as outlined in the EC-Council Logo Policy Guidelines.

Please contact Sanjay Bavisi at jay@eccouncil.org if you have questions regarding the EC-Council Endorsement program.