TrainACE - IT and Cybersecurity Training Blog

In the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity, the demand for skilled professionals who can defend digital assets against cyber threats is at an all-time high. In our years of experience, two certifications that stand out for individuals looking to make their mark in this domain are the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) certifications offered by the EC-Council. These certifications validate your cybersecurity and forensic investigation expertise and open doors to numerous high-profile jobs in the IT security sector. Let's dive into our guide that outlines a training strategy for these in-demand EC-Council certifications, emphasizing learning hacking skills, mastering tools and techniques, and leveraging hands-on labs and practice environments.

In May the EC-Council announced it had achieved a major milestone in its efforts to set standards for cybersecurity training and certification. Both the Certified Network Defender (CND) and the Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) certification programs received accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

After the walls came down on 9/11, the walls went up on computer security. Cybercrime, computer-based terrorism, and nuisance computer hacking have become major problems in a world increasingly dependent on information technology. Computer forensic specialists have trained to uncover evidence of computer tampering not only to point out violations but also to get legal evidence for use in prosecuting criminals.