EC-Council Launches Enterprise AI Credential Suite to Address Workforce Gaps
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EC-Council has expanded its certification portfolio with the launch of the Enterprise AI Credential Suite, introducing four new AI-focused certifications alongside the updated Certified CISO v4. This initiative aims to address the growing gap between AI adoption and workforce readiness, particularly in the U.S., where 700,000 workers need reskilling. The new certifications cover various aspects of AI adoption, security, and governance, aligning with U.S. priorities on workforce development and AI education. The launch is driven by the urgent need to prepare professionals for AI-driven risk environments, as AI adoption accelerates and attack surfaces expand. The certifications are designed to provide practical capabilities across AI adoption, security, and governance, helping organizations scale AI with confidence.
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21.02.2026 06:30 1 articles · 18h ago
EC-Council Launches Enterprise AI Credential Suite
EC-Council has introduced the Enterprise AI Credential Suite, featuring four new AI certifications and an updated Certified CISO v4. The certifications aim to address the workforce gap in AI adoption, security, and governance, aligning with U.S. priorities on workforce development and AI education. The launch is driven by the urgent need to prepare professionals for AI-driven risk environments as AI adoption accelerates and attack surfaces expand.
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- EC-Council Expands AI Certification Portfolio to Strengthen U.S. AI Workforce Readiness and Security — thehackernews.com — 21.02.2026 06:30
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EC-Council launched the Enterprise AI Credential Suite with four new AI certifications and an updated Certified CISO v4.
First reported: 21.02.2026 06:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- EC-Council Expands AI Certification Portfolio to Strengthen U.S. AI Workforce Readiness and Security — thehackernews.com — 21.02.2026 06:30
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The new certifications include Artificial Intelligence Essentials (AIE), Certified AI Program Manager (CAIPM), Certified Offensive AI Security Professional (COASP), and Certified Responsible AI Governance & Ethics (CRAGE).
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- EC-Council Expands AI Certification Portfolio to Strengthen U.S. AI Workforce Readiness and Security — thehackernews.com — 21.02.2026 06:30
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The certifications align with U.S. priorities on workforce development and AI education, as outlined in Executive Orders 14179, 14277, and 14278.
First reported: 21.02.2026 06:301 source, 1 articleShow sources
- EC-Council Expands AI Certification Portfolio to Strengthen U.S. AI Workforce Readiness and Security — thehackernews.com — 21.02.2026 06:30
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IDC estimates global AI risk exposure at $5.5 trillion, while Bain & Company projects a 700,000-person AI and cybersecurity reskilling gap in the U.S.
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- EC-Council Expands AI Certification Portfolio to Strengthen U.S. AI Workforce Readiness and Security — thehackernews.com — 21.02.2026 06:30
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87% of organizations report AI-driven attacks, and generative AI traffic has surged by 890%, expanding attack surfaces.
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- EC-Council Expands AI Certification Portfolio to Strengthen U.S. AI Workforce Readiness and Security — thehackernews.com — 21.02.2026 06:30
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The certifications are structured around the Adopt. Defend. Govern. (ADG) framework, which defines how AI should be operationalized at scale.
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- EC-Council Expands AI Certification Portfolio to Strengthen U.S. AI Workforce Readiness and Security — thehackernews.com — 21.02.2026 06:30