EC-Council Expands AI Certification Portfolio to Strengthen U.S. AI Workforce Readiness and Security
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Source: The Hacker NewsFebruary 20, 2026
Summary
EC-Council launched four new AI certifications and an updated executive program to address a major gap: AI technology is being adopted much faster than the workforce is being trained to secure and manage it. The credentials (covering AI essentials, program management, offensive security testing, and responsible governance) are built around a framework called Adopt. Defend. Govern. that helps organizations deploy, secure, and oversee AI systems responsibly as they move from experimental projects to critical infrastructure.
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Original source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/02/ec-council-expands-ai-certification.html
First tracked: February 21, 2026 at 07:00 AM
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