EC-Council makes pledge for 50,000 students.
EC-Council has pledged $15 million in cybersecurity scholarships for over 50,000 students.
The scholarships will supporting students in earning new industry credentials and growing cybersecurity skills through hands-on programs, said U.S National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr.
According to The Record, EC-Council said that through the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), it plans to provide eight hands-on programs through their partnerships with 800 institutions across North America.
Jay Bavisi, Group President of EC-Council, said: “This pledge will enhance accessibility to cybersecurity careers through the academic community and train the next generation of ethical hackers, which is crucial for safeguarding against cyber threats.”
Written by
Dan Raywood
Senior Editor
SC Media UK
Dan Raywood is a B2B journalist with more than 20 years of experience, including covering cybersecurity for the past 16 years. He has extensively covered topics from Advanced Persistent Threats and nation-state hackers to major data breaches and regulatory changes.
He has spoken at events including 44CON, Infosecurity Europe, RANT Conference, BSides Scotland, Steelcon and ESET Security Days.
Outside work, Dan enjoys supporting Tottenham Hotspur, managing mischievous cats, and sampling craft beers.
