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EC-Council Certifications: Roadmap
Solidify your Team’s Knowledge
The NICE Framework is published by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It provides a common ground for organizations in the public, private, and academic sectors to define professional cybersecurity work requirements. EC-Council certifications are mapped to the NIST/NICE frameworks.
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EC-Council certifications provide exhaustive knowledge on various courses, which solidifies your team’s ability to safeguard the organization’s security posture. These certifications also give extensive training on the best practices to plan and implement security strategies to secure your organization from cyber-crimes.
EC-Council is one of the leading and credible cybersecurity certification providers showcasing almost two decades of unparalleled expertise in the world of cyber vigilance.
EC-Council has divided their certifications into two categories, namely – Information security and Application security. These categories are further broken down into five levels of certification: Fundamental, Intermediate, Advanced, Specialist, and C-Suite. NetCom Learning, an accredited training partner of EC-Council, provides a wide range of training and certification programs that address the high-impact training needs of Information Security Professionals from beginner to the management and the executive levels. NetCom Learning’s cutting-edge training methodologies are designed to equip your teams to solve real-world problems and gain hands-on experience.
Let us take a deep dive into the various EC-Council certifications.
TOP AUTHORIZED EC-COUNCIL CERTIFICATIONS
Fundamental Level
EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS)
Intermediate Level
Certified Network Defender v2 (C|NDv2)
Advanced Level
Certified Network Defender v2 (C|NDv2)
Specialist Level
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator v9 (C|HFI)
C-Suite Level
Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)
Certified SOC Analyst (C|SA)
Certified SOC Analyst (C|SA)
EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH) EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist (E|CES)
Application Security
Advanced Level
INFORMATION SECURITY CERTIFICATIONS
EC-Council Fundamental Level Certifications
Fundamental or entry-level certifications are for individuals who wish to pursue a career in computer security and want to add weightage to their skills by obtaining these certifications. EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) and Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU) are their entry-level certifications.
Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)
Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)
The Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU) training program provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to secure computer networks. The program gives extensive knowledge about various security threats such as identity theft, credit card fraud, etc., to name a few. By the end of the program, the learners will acquire the necessary skills to identify and mitigate threats.
Learners will get exhaustive information on topics like cloud security, internet security, password security, data protection, email security, social engineering countermeasures, disaster recovery, OS security, and much more.
Who Should Get Certified?
This program is for individuals who use the computer and internet for personal and professional purposes.
Exam - CSCU (112-12)
The EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) training program assists individuals in honing their skills in information security, network security, and computer forensics. This program provides a solid fundamental knowledge of these core concepts. It also enables them to identify and mitigate various threats that could interfere with the organization’s security posture by deploying best practices.
Who Should Get Certified?
This program is for individuals who want to pursue a career in information security, network security, and computer forensics.
• Cisco or Microsoft Certified Network Administrator/Engineers • Wireshark Certified Network Analyst • SolarWinds Certified Professional • Juniper Certified Network Professional • Professionals with CompTIA’s Network+/Security+ Certification • University professors who are teaching cybersecurity courses • IT professionals planning a career transition • Students who wish to start a career in cybersecurity
Exam - ECSS
EC-Council Intermediate Level Certifications
The intermediate level certifications are for those individuals who have a fundamental knowledge of the networking concepts. These certifications are an excellent option for organizations to upskill their existing IT teams and add value to their efficiency instead of hiring new talent.
The Certified Network Defender v2 (CNDv2) training program elaborates on the core concepts of network security and defense. CND is designed as a four-step approach - protect, detect, respond, and predict. Organizations can build a solid network defense by training their teams in CND as the program’s end goal is to develop perimeter defense skills. These skills help IT teams to respond on time to a cyber-attack and thwart the incident as well. The program entails the latest tools and technologies such as Cloud, IoT, Virtualization and Remote Worker Threats, Attack Surface Analysis, Threat Intelligence, Software Defined Networks (SDN), and Network Function Virtualization (NFV), as well as docker, Kubernetes, and container security which are used by top cybersecurity experts.
Certified Network Defender v2 (C|NDv2)
Who Should Get Certified?
Exam - CND 312-38
Certified Ethical Hacking v11 (C|EHv11)
The Certified SOC Analyst (C|SA) program thoroughly covers the fundamentals of SOC operations. It also focuses on log management and correlation, SIEM deployment, advanced incident detection, and incident response, which are the primary functions of a SOC team. The CSA helps Tier I and Tier II SOC analysts to perform entry and intermediate-level operations efficiently. It also underlines the various protocols for the smooth functioning and collaboration of the SOC team and the CSIRT whenever the need arises.
With the Certified Ethical Hacking (CEHv11) training program, teams can get in-depth knowledge of the latest hacking tools and techniques hackers use to infiltrate a network. This program will train your teams on the various CEH modules such as Footprinting and Reconnaissance, Scanning Networks, Malware Reverse Engineering, Cloud Computing, Hacking Web Applications, and much more, along with live lab demonstrations. It is beneficial for organizations to have CEH professionals in their IT teams to strengthen their infrastructure and minimize the risk of cyber-attacks.
Who Should Get Certified?
• SOC Analysts (Tier I and Tier II) • Network and Security Administrators, Network and Security Engineers, Net work Defense Analyst, Network Defense Technicians, Network Security Specialist, Network Security Operator, and any security professional handling network security operations • Cybersecurity Analyst • Entry-level cybersecurity professionals • Anyone who wants to become a SOC Analyst.
• Information Security Analyst/Administrator • Information Assurance (IA) Security Officer • Information Security Manager/Specialist • Information Systems Security Engineer/Manager
Exam – 312-39 CSA
EC-Council Advanced Level Certifications
The advanced level certifications are for mid to high-level IT professionals with more than two years of experience in the infosec domain.
Who Should Get Certified?
• Information Security Professionals/Officers • Information Security/IT Auditors • Risk/Threat/Vulnerability Analyst • System Administrators • Network Administrators and Engineers
Exam – 312-50 CEH
Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (C|TIA)
The Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (C|TIA) training program provides teams with a 360 approach in preparing and executing a threat intelligence program. It also gives exhaustive knowledge about the existing and unknown threats, which allows them to secure an organization from potential threats and attacks. CTIA is considered the most comprehensive program in the market.
The Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator v10 (C|HFI) certification program bolsters the IT team’s skills that are required to analyze complex security threats proactively, allowing them to investigate, record, and report cybercrimes to avoid future incidents. CHFI also provides in-depth knowledge about evidence analysis, including the Dark web, IoT, and cloud forensics. With this level of expertise, organizations can heavily rely on their IT teams to conduct digital investigations using the latest digital forensic technologies.
Who Should Get Certified?
• Ethical Hackers • Security Practitioners, Engineers, Analysts, Specialist, Architects, and Managers • Threat Intelligence Analysts, Associates, Researchers, Consultants • Threat Hunters • SOC Professionals • Digital Forensic and Malware Analysts • Incident Response Team Members • Any mid-level to high-level cybersecurity professionals with a minimum of 2 years of experience. • Individuals interested in preventing cyber threats.
Exam – 312-85 CTIA
EC-Council Specialist Level Certifications
The specialist level certifications are for individuals who have more than 2 years of experience in the infosec domain and have an in-depth understanding of network systems and security.
Who Should Get Certified?
• Police and other law enforcement personnel • Defense and Security personnel • e-Business Security professionals • Legal professionals • Banking, Insurance, and other professionals • Government agencies • IT managers • Digital Forensics Service Providers
• Penetration Testers • Vulnerability Assessment Auditors • Risk Assessment Administrators • Network Administrators • Application Security Engineers • Cyber Forensic Investigators/ Analyst and SOC Analyst • System Administrators/Engineers • Firewall Administrators and Network Managers/IT Managers
Exam – 312-49 CHFI
EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH)
An IT team upskilled with the EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH) certification program possesses top-notch skills to handle and respond to cybersecurity incidents. ECIH is a specialist-level program that trains teams to make them adept at handling postbreach consequences while ensuring minimal damage to the organization. The certification dives deep into the core concepts of vulnerability management, threat assessment, risk management, and incident response automation and orchestration.
With the EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES) training program, teams can learn about cryptography. It also lays down the foundations of modern symmetric and key cryptography, including the details of algorithms like Feistel Networks, DES, and AES. With this extensive knowledge, IT teams will be able to choose the encryption standard that is most useful to their organization and learn how to implement it efficiently. Ethical hackers and penetration testers in your organization should be upskilled with this certification as most pentesting courses do not include cryptoanalysis.
Who Should Get Certified?
Exam - ECIH 212-89
Who Should Get Certified?
• Ethical Hackers • Penetration Testers • IT Security Administrator • Encryption Analysts • Encryption Specialists • Information security Analyst • SOC Security Analyst • Vulnerability Assessment Analysts • Solution Architect • Senior Security Consultant • Security Compliance Analyst • Mid-level Security Assurance Auditor • System Security Administrator • Network Security Engineer • Aspiring Encryption Specialists • Professionals who are looking to clear their ECES certification exam
• Governance (Policy, Legal & Compliance) • IS Management Controls and Auditing Management (Projects, Technology & Operations) • Management – Projects and Operations • Information Security Core Competencies • Strategic Planning & Finance
Exam - EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES) 212-81
Exam - EC-Council Certified CISO 712-50
EC-Council C-Suite Level Certification
The C-Suite level certification is for Information security professionals who possess at least 5 years of experience in the cybersecurity domain.
The Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) is a unique certification program as it is designed to be more of a leadership course for experienced InfoSec professionals. CCISO is curated to upgrade and hone the skills of the middle management teams and escalate them to the executive level. It also aims the existing CISOs to improve their processes and programs.
Who Should Get Certified?
APPLICATION SECURITY CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Application Security Engineer (C|ASE.NET) Certified Application Security Engineer (C|ASE JAVA)
Certified Application Security Engineer (C|ASE.NET) and (C|ASE JAVA) are comprehensive application security courses that help IT professionals create a secure application software. Teams are provided with a thorough understanding of the security activities in all phases of the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): planning, creating, testing, and deploying an application.
Who Should Get Certified?
• .NET Developers with a minimum of 2 years of experience and individuals who want to become application security engineers/analysts/testers. • Individuals involved in developing, testing, managing, or protecting a wide area of applications.
Exam - 312-95 EC-Council CASE .NET 312-96 EC-Council CASE JAVA
