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All EC-Council Courses
Browse our complete catalog of 35 official EC-Council courses
Beginner
11 coursesArtificial Intelligence Essentials (AIE)
Foundational course introducing core artificial intelligence concepts, machine learning algorithms, generative AI, and AI security awareness for modern professionals.
Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT)
EC-Council's entry-level, hands-on cybersecurity certification validating core technical skills in network defense, ethical hacking basics, digital forensics, and security operations across 22 comprehensive modules.
Certified Secure Computer User (C|SCU)
Essential end-user cybersecurity awareness course covering password safety, phishing detection, social engineering defense, mobile device security, and online privacy.
Cloud Security Essentials (C|SE)
Foundational course covering cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), cloud threat overview, shared responsibility model, and basic cloud security configuration.
Digital Forensics Essentials (D|FE)
Introductory digital forensics course covering computer forensics principles, digital evidence collection, data acquisition basics, and forensic investigation workflows.
DevSecOps Essentials (D|SE)
Foundational course introducing key DevSecOps principles, continuous integration security, shift-left concepts, and basic pipeline security automation.
Ethical Hacking Essentials (E|HE)
Foundational course introducing fundamental ethical hacking concepts, threat vectors, password security, web application security, and basic penetration testing techniques.
IoT Security Essentials (I|SE)
Foundational course exploring Internet of Things (IoT) architecture, smart device security threats, IoT firmware risks, and defensive controls for connected devices.
Network Defense Essentials (N|DE)
Foundational course covering essential network security concepts, network controls, encryption basics, wireless security, and data security defense principles.
SOC Essentials (S|CE)
Foundational course introducing Security Operations Center (SOC) workflows, SIEM overview, log collection, basic alert monitoring, and incident reporting.
Threat Intelligence Essentials (T|IE)
Foundational course introducing cyber threat intelligence concepts, IOCs (Indicators of Compromise), threat feeds, and basic intelligence lifecycle.
Intermediate
20 coursesAssociate C|CISO
Stepping stone program for aspiring security managers who do not yet meet the 5-year experience requirement for full C|CISO certification.
Blockchain Business Leader Certification (B|BLC)
Executive program explaining enterprise blockchain use cases, supply chain tracking, digital asset management, blockchain strategy, and ROI assessment for business leaders.
Blockchain Developer Certification (B|DC)
Development course focusing on building decentralized applications (dApps), smart contract development (Solidity), Ethereum network architecture, and blockchain security principles.
Blockchain Fintech Certification (B|FC)
Specialized course examining financial technology, cryptocurrency security, DeFi protocols, tokenomics, regulatory compliance, and blockchain anti-fraud systems.
Certified AI Program Manager (C|AIPM)
Professional program for managing AI initiatives, AI lifecycle governance, AI risk management, model validation, and implementing secure AI business integration.
Certified Application Security Engineer Java (C|ASE Java)
Comprehensive application security course for Java developers covering secure coding practices, input validation, authentication, cryptography, and defending Java applications against web exploits.
Certified Application Security Engineer .NET (C|ASE .NET)
Comprehensive application security course for .NET developers covering secure coding standards, ASP.NET Core security, session management, data encryption, and threat modeling.
Certified Cloud Security Engineer (C|CSE)
Vendor-agnostic cloud security course covering AWS, Azure, and GCP security architectures, cloud identity, data protection, cloud incident response, and compliance.
Certified Ethical Hacker v13 (CEH)
The world's #1 ethical hacking certification. CEH v13 incorporates AI-driven hacking methodologies, 20 comprehensive modules, and over 220 hands-on labs.
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator v11 (CHFI)
Comprehensive digital forensics certification providing the legal and technical skills to gather, analyze, and present admissible digital evidence.
Certified Network Defender v3 (CND)
Network defense certification mapping directly to the NIST NICE framework. Covers 20 core security domains to protect, detect, respond, and predict network threats.
Certified Responsible AI Governance & Ethics (C|RAGE)
Comprehensive framework for ethical AI deployment, bias mitigation, AI compliance (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF), data privacy in AI models, and trustworthy AI governance.
Certified SOC Analyst v1 (C|SA)
First-level SOC analyst program covering SOC operations, SIEM technology, log management, alert triaging, threat hunting basics, and incident escalations.
Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst v2 (C|TIA)
Methodological threat intelligence course teaching strategic, tactical, operational, and technical threat intelligence collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination.
Certified DevSecOps Engineer (E|CDE)
Practical course teaching how to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, automated SAST/DAST testing, container security, infrastructure as code (IaC) scanning, and cloud-native security.
EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist v3 (E|CES)
Cryptography course covering symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms, PKI infrastructure, digital signatures, hashing, quantum cryptography concepts, and cryptanalysis.
EC-Council Certified Incident Handler v3 (E|CIH)
Comprehensive incident management and response course covering incident preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.
EC-Council Certified Security Specialist v10 (E|CSS)
Core security course covering foundational information security principles, computer networking fundamentals, hacking techniques, and basic security defenses.
EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional v3 (E|DRP)
Business continuity and disaster recovery planning course focusing on risk assessment, BIA (Business Impact Analysis), strategy development, BCP implementation, and DR testing.
Web Application Hacking and Security (W|AHS)
Specialized course focusing on web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10), authentication bypass, SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, API security testing, and secure web architecture.
Advanced
4 coursesCertified Chief Information Security Officer v3 (C|CISO)
Executive leadership certification designed for senior cybersecurity executives to align information security programs with strategic business goals across 5 core management domains.
Certified Offensive AI Security Professional (C|OASP)
Cutting-edge security course covering adversarial machine learning, prompt injection attacks, LLM red teaming, model poisoning, and offensive AI security testing.
Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT)
Rigorous advanced penetration testing certification pushing candidates to conduct multi-disciplinary pentesting across IoT, OT, cloud, web apps, and binary exploitation.
ICS/SCADA Cybersecurity
Specialized security course focusing on industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA network architectures, PLC security, OT protocols, and protecting critical infrastructure from cyber attacks.
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