Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- EC-Council has renewed its $3.5 million Cybersecurity Scholarship Program for 2024 to address the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals.
- The program aims to nurture a new generation of cyber technicians with hands-on skills and has already attracted applicants from 170 countries.
Aimed at cultivating a new generation of cyber technicians by developing comprehensive hands-on skills, EC-Council is renewing its Cyber Security Technician (CCT) Scholarship Program with a $3.5 million allocation for 2024. This initiative is designed to address the critical shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals and has already garnered applications from 170 countries since its launch in March 2023.
The CCT Scholarship Program is focused on nurturing a diverse cohort of cybersecurity professionals, with 72% of scholarship recipients falling within the 18-34 age bracket. The program has seen success in attracting cybersecurity job seekers, with 57% of applicants identifying as such. Notably, 100% success rate has been achieved for female applicants, highlighting EC-Council’s commitment to fostering gender diversity in the cybersecurity industry.
With a firm commitment to workforce diversity and inclusion, the CCT Scholarship Program serves as a catalyst for personal transformation, empowering individuals to contribute meaningfully to the collective cybersecurity resilience. EC-Council’s dedication to this initiative signifies a future where digital environments are safer for all.
Founded in 2001, EC-Council is a trusted authority in cybersecurity education and certification, with a global presence and over 350,000 certified professionals worldwide. The organization remains a gold standard in the industry and continues to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in its initiatives.
