Cyber Security

EC-Council courses offer industry-recognized certifications that can potentially boost your career prospects and provide practical, hands-on skills in various cybersecurity domains. The courses offered by the EC-Council University are up-to-date with current threats and technologies, including subjects like ethical hacking, forensics, and security analysis. These courses are suitable for professionals looking to advance in the cybersecurity field. 

Interested candidates must be registered as a full-time student at the university and should have recieved 90 earned undergraduate credits/ 30 graduate credits. They should have a minimum cumulative grade point of 2.0 for the undergraduate and 3.0 for the graduate level students. Along with that, students must have the approval of the academic dean.

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) is an important credential for those professional who are in the cybersecurity domain. However, having a CEH certification cannot guarantee a job. Companies require candidates who have skillsets, knowledge, credentials as well as minimum work experience. If the candidate fulfils all these criteria, then the chances of getting a job increase.

Yes, the EC-Council University certificate is valid for three years from the date of passing the exam successfully. After the three-year term, students will have to get recertified by passing the EHE (ethical hacking essential) examination.

• The course is completed in over 10-week terms. It consists of assigned readings, case studies, written analysis, threaded discussions, research projects, and examinations.

• The level of study is graduate with 12 courses in a span of 36 credit hours.

• The entire course syllabus is graded based on the grading rubrics of the cyber security master's degree. 

• The course requirements and timelines are mentioned on My ECCU Online Learning Management System.

Those learners who fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria are eligible for applicable for BSCS:

• Either a degree equivalent to an associate or foreign degree from an accredited institution or the student must have completed more than 60 semester credit hours (90+ quarter credit hours) from an accredited institution.

• Learners must be proficient in the English language.

• Interested learners must have a proof of high school diploma.

• Learners should have completed a college level Math or English with a grade C and above. 

ECCU offers a range of cybersecurity courses that can help students gain skills relevant to cybersecurity domain.  Those who are certified cybersecurity professionals can get an opportunity to get better-paying and high-level jobs. 

CompTIA certification is suitable for everyone from the IT industry irrespective of the experience level. Those who want to start learning fundamentals can enrol in CompTIA. Learners who want to enrol in specialised courses in cybersecurity and ethical hacking should enrol in EC-Council University courses. Those who want to become pen testers can enrol in CompTIA courses. On the other hand, those who already work as pen testers should enrol in EC-Council University courses.