EC-Council

EC-Council is a global cybersecurity certification, education, training, and services company headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 2001, its mission is to provide training and certifications to cybersecurity professionals, equipping them with the skills needed to protect corporations, government agencies, and other organizations from cyber threats.

The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 200 different trainings, certificates, and degrees, covering areas such as Computer Forensic Investigation, Security Analysis, Threat Intelligence, and Information Security. Its most recognized offering is the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program, alongside other certifications like Certified Network Defender (CND), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), and Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI). EC-Council also provides specialized certifications in emerging fields such as AI security, including Certified AI Program Manager (C|AIPM) and Certified Offensive AI Security Professional (C|OASP).

EC-Council maintains a significant global presence with offices in the US, UK, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. In September 2021, EQT Private Equity invested in EC-Council, indicating its status as a privately held entity. The company continues to evolve its offerings, with recent developments including the integration of artificial intelligence into its CEH v13 curriculum and the introduction of updated requirements for its onsite exam environment, effective April 2026, to enhance exam integrity and candidate authentication.