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Nexus AI Security Examined in EC-Council’s February 2026 CEH Compete Challenge
Nexus AI Security Examined in EC-Council’s February 2026 CEH Compete Challenge 

Tampa, Fla., March 17, 2026: EC-Council, inventor of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH AI) certification, conducted the February 2026 CEH Compete challenge under the theme Artificial Insecurities: Nexus AI. The scenario tested the security of a newly launched AI assistant integrated into a product search platform, highlighting risks that arise when artificial intelligence interacts…

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EC-Council Establishes Global CISO Council to Address AI Governance and Emerging Technology Risks

New 501(c)(6) organization brings together senior security executives across industries and borders to develop shared frameworks for emerging technology governance, threat intelligence collaboration, and board-level cybersecurity accountability TAMPA, Fla., March 11, 2026: EC-Council, creator of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential, and the global leader in cybersecurity education and training, today announced the formation…

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EC-Council Collaborates With Maharaja Agrasen Business School To Embed Five Global Cybersecurity Certifications Into PGDM (Cybersecurity) Program

Curriculum integration supports hands-on learning and professional certification pathways. New Delhi, India, March 3, 2026: EC-Council, the creator of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential, has announced a strategic academic partnership with Maharaja Agrasen Business School (MABS) to integrate five globally recognized EC-Council cybersecurity certifications directly into MABS PGDM (Cybersecurity) curriculum. This collaboration represents…

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EC-Council Powers Falcon Hunt CTF at Zayed University to Strengthen the UAE’s Cybersecurity Workforce

Dubai, UAE, 27th Feb, 2026: EC Council, inventor of world renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and the global leader in cybersecurity education and training, led the Falcon Hunt Capture the Flag competition at Zayed University during the 16th Student Research Conference on Applied Computing (SRC 2025). Hosted at the ZU Convention Center in Dubai, Falcon…

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Code Red: RansomBreak Simulates Hospital Ransomware Crisis in January CEH Compete Challenge 

Tampa, Fla., February 24, 2026: EC-Council, inventor of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification, held the January 2026 CEH Compete challenge under the theme Code Red: RansomBreak. The scenario simulated a ransomware attack on a metropolitan hospital, requiring participants to respond to one of the most critical and time-sensitive cybersecurity incidents affecting the healthcare…

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EC-Council Expands AI Certification Portfolio to Strengthen U.S. AI Workforce Readiness and Security

With $5.5 trillion in global AI risk exposure and 700,000 U.S. workers needing reskilling, four new AI certifications and Certified CISO v4 help close the gap between AI adoption and workforce readiness TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 10, 2026: EC-Council, creator of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential and a global leader in applied cybersecurity education,…

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EC-Council and Four Inc. Partner to Deliver Mission Critical Cybersecurity Training to the U.S. Public Sector

Tampa, Fla., DEC 10, 2025: EC-Council, creator of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential and a global leader in cybersecurity education and training, has entered a strategic partnership with Four Inc., a trusted distributor of advanced technology solutions to the U.S. public sector. This collaboration gives federal, state, and local agencies seamless access to…

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2025 Leading Global Cybersecurity Programs and Instructors Announced by EC-Council

TAMPA, Fla., December 10, 2025 – EC-Council is proud to announce its 2025 Academia Award winners. These partners and instructors have made a lasting impact on cybersecurity education and student success. This year’s honorees represent a diverse group of institutions and faculty worldwide, selected from more than 2,200 academic institutions committed to advancing cybersecurity education. Celebrating Leaders in…

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SSRFurnace Web Exploit Simulation Powers November CEH Compete Challenge

Tampa, Fla., December 08, 2025: EC-Council, inventor of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH AI) certification, today released the results of the November 2025 CEH Compete challenge, Web App Takedown: SSRFurnace. The month’s competition placed ethical hackers in a simulation designed to test one of the most underestimated but dangerous web application flaws: Server-Side Request…

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EC-Council Expands European Footprint with Compendium CE Partnership to Advance Cyber Education in Poland

~Partnership brings EC-Council Learning, the world’s largest online cybersecurity library and globally recognized certifications such as CEH, CND, and CCISO to enterprises and professionals across Poland, supporting the nation’s cybersecurity strategy and digital workforce growth~ EC-Council, creator of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker(CEH) credential and a global leader in cybersecurity education and training, has entered…

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