EC-Council Launches Enterprise AI Credential Suite to Address Workforce Readiness and Security Gaps

EC-Council, a global leader in applied cybersecurity education and creator of the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential, launched its Enterprise AI Credential Suite to address AI workforce readiness and security gaps. The initiative includes four new AI certifications and an updated Certified CISO v4 program, targeting a U.S. workforce requiring reskilling for 700,000 workers. The effort responds to a projected $5.5 trillion in global AI risk exposure, aiming to bridge the gap between AI adoption and workforce preparedness. No specific launch date was provided beyond the article’s publication context in February 2026. The announcement focuses on strengthening AI security skills without detailing technical specifications of the certifications.