With digital threats on the rise, Mindware, a leading Value-Added Distributors (VADs) in the Middle East and Africa, announced it has signed a partnership with the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) to offer cybersecurity certification, education, training, and services in various cybersecurity skills to partners and customers across the region.
EC-Council is the owner and developer of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program as well as multiple other cybersecurity programs. The institution has trained and certified over 200,000 information security professionals globally, who have influenced the cyber security mindset of countless organisations worldwide.
The courses are intended to prepare employees, contractors, temporary workers, and any additional representatives who perform authorised functions online, by offering the necessary information to defend themselves and secure their organisation’s assets from damage or loss.
Jay Bavisi, CEO and President of EC-Council Group, said: “The post-pandemic world has seen the adoption of new technologies for businesses. The adoption of technologies like Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning is ever-growing. Businesses today need cybersecurity leaders that can make decisions and set industry benchmarks.”
“We are delighted to partner with Mindware to encourage innovation and implement robust cybersecurity training strategies. With this partnership, EC-Council would share its cyber security training expertise and help cater to the growing demand for a skilled workforce.”
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With the specific needs for the region in mind, Mindware and EC-Council will focus on the following training courses: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH); Certified Network Defender (CND); Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI); EC-Council’s Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) and Certified SOC Analyst (CSA).
Speaking about the partnership, Philippe Jarre, CEO at Mindware, added: “Most organisations today are embracing digital transformation and leveraging new-age technologies. With every new technology comes new and sophisticated cyber threats. Organisations are finding it difficult to combat these risks, especially with the shortage of security analysts and professionals in the market.”
“As part of Mindware’s growing security practice, we decided to join hands with EC-Council to help partners and customers overcome cyber security challenges through high-quality training and certification.”
The latest partnership further strengthens Mindware’s security portfolio and enables the VAD to position itself as a one-stop shop for security solutions and services.
