Mindware has signed an agreement with EC-Council to advance cybersecurity awareness in the MENA region. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) programme and a number of other cybersecurity programmes are owned and developed by EC-Council. Over 200,000 information security specialists have been trained and certified by the organisation, which has influenced the cyber security thinking of innumerable enterprises worldwide.
According to the deal, Mindware will use EC-footprint Council’s to provide cybersecurity certification, education, training, and services to partners and clients throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) area. The courses are designed to equip employees, contractors, temporary workers, and other authorised representatives who execute approved activities online by providing the information they need to defend themselves and protect their company’s assets from damage or loss.
“The post-pandemic world has seen the adoption of new technologies for businesses. The adoption of technologies like Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning is ever-growing. Businesses today need cybersecurity leaders that can make decisions and set industry benchmarks,” says Jay Bavisi, CEO and President of EC-Council Group.
He also said, “We are delighted to partner with Mindware to encourage innovation and implement robust cybersecurity training strategies. With this partnership, EC-Council would share its cybersecurity training expertise and help cater to the growing demand for a skilled workforce.”
Speaking about the partnership, Philippe Jarre, CEO at Mindware says, “Most organizations today are embracing digital transformation and leveraging new-age technologies. With every new technology comes new and sophisticated cyber threats. Organizations are finding it difficult to combat these risks, especially with the shortage of security analysts and professionals in the market. The ongoing pandemic has further exacerbated the problem with the ‘work from home’ trend. A home working environment does not have enterprise cyber security prevention and detection technologies and policies in place. Additionally, home Wi-Fi networks are much easier to attack. Cybercriminals see the pandemic as an opportunity to step up their criminal activities.”
“As part of Mindware’s growing security practice, we decided to join hands with EC-Council to help partners and customers overcome cyber security challenges through high-quality training and certification. We believe that this initiative will go a long way in developing overall skills in the region and reducing the number of cyber breaches and incidents,” he continues.
Mindware’s security portfolio is now stronger, allowing the VAD to present itself as a one-stop shop for security solutions and services. Mindware and EC-Council will concentrate on the following training courses to meet the specific needs of the region:
