EC-Council, founded in 2001 in response to cybersecurity challenges highlighted by 9/11, is the creator of the globally renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program. Dedicated to training professionals in cybersecurity, EC-Council offers over 600 programs, certifications, and degrees, including CEH, CHFI, CPENT, Security Analysis, Threat Intelligence, and Information Security. EC-Council’s certifications are globally recognized and endorsed by agencies such as:

- The US Federal Government via the GI Bill
- NSA and CNSS
- ISO/IEC 17024
- Defense Department Directive 8140

With over 350,000 certified professionals, EC-Council is trusted by seven of the Fortune 10, half of the Fortune 100, and intelligence communities in 150 nations. A global organization, EC-Council promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in cybersecurity, with offices in the US, UK, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.