What is EC-Council?
EC-Council is a global organization that provides cybersecurity certifications and training programs, most notably the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification. It focuses on offensive security, penetration testing, and ethical hacking skills.
EC-Council certifications complement governance-focused certifications such as CISM and technical certifications like CISSP.
What is EC-Council used for?
EC-Council is used to develop offensive security skills, enabling professionals to understand attacker techniques and improve defensive strategies. It supports activities such as Penetration Test and Red Teaming.
Organizations leverage EC-Council-certified professionals to identify vulnerabilities, validate Security Controls, and strengthen their overall Security Posture.