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With cyberattacks continuing at a breakneck pace, the demand for cyber security experts shows no signs of waning, and ΢��Ȧ University has found a way to make its Cyber Security grads even more primed for this rapidly evolving industry.

Today, the university’s Department of Computing and Information Science announced that it has established a partnership with the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants, better known as the EC-Council, a globally recognized leader in cyber security education, training, and certification with a reputation for excellence. The EC-Council is recognized by the National Security Agency, Department of Defense, and Department of Labor to name a few.

Department Chair and the founder of ΢��Ȧ’s Cyber Security Program Dr. Chris Mansour said the partnership will provide ΢��Ȧ students with highly discounted access to the EC-Council's industry-leading certifications, among them Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Network Defender (CND), Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), and Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI).

The new development comes as ΢��Ȧ reaches the highest undergraduate enrollment in its Cyber Security program—58 students—since it became a stand-alone major in 2019.

“In the competitive field of higher education, discounted access to industry-recognized certifications is a key advantage to our students and demonstrates our commitment to their career readiness,” Mansour said. “This partnership is another step toward solidifying ΢��Ȧ University as a leader in cyber security education, directly contributing to our students' future success and increasing our appeal to potential new students.”

Besides the opportunity to earn sought-after certifications as part of their college education, partnership benefits also include the availability of books updated regularly by the EC-Council and access to the council’s Cyber Ranges (hands-on Cloud environments).

Visit the ΢��Ȧ Cyber Security webpage for more information on the major.