EC-Council — the organization behind the globally recognized Certified Ethical Hacker program — has announced its largest portfolio expansion in 25 years, unveiling a brand-new Enterprise AI Credential Suite along with an upgraded Certified CISO v4 program.
The move reflects a simple but urgent reality: AI adoption is accelerating faster than the workforce trained to deploy, secure, and govern it.
With enterprises rapidly integrating AI into everyday operations, EC-Council’s latest launch focuses on building job-ready, role-based skills across AI readiness, delivery, security, and governance.
Aligned with India’s AI Push
The announcement closely follows India’s national AI roadmap under the IndiaAI Mission, backed by a ₹10,371 crore investment to strengthen AI capabilities across sectors. It also supports broader goals such as Viksit Bharat 2047 and policy direction from NITI Aayog, emphasizing inclusive and responsible technology growth.
As initiatives like BharatGen, Bhashini, AIKosh, and applied programs such as CyberGuard AI Hackathon gain traction, India’s ecosystem is clearly shifting from AI ambition to real-world execution.
That shift is already visible in workforce trends:
- Industry estimates point to 2.3 million AI-related job openings
- A reskilling gap of over 1 million professionals
- 33% of companies actively hiring for AI roles
- 62% of professionals already using generative AI tools at work
In short: AI is everywhere — but structured, enterprise-grade skills are still catching up.
A Practical, Role-Based AI Certification Framework
At the heart of the new launch is EC-Council’s Adopt. Defend. Govern. (ADG) framework — a practical model for deploying AI responsibly at scale:
- Adopt: Prepare teams to implement AI with readiness and safeguards
- Defend: Secure AI systems against threats like prompt injection, data poisoning, model abuse, and supply-chain attacks
- Govern: Build accountability, compliance, and risk management directly into AI operations
Using this structure, EC-Council has introduced four focused certifications:
🔹 Artificial Intelligence Essentials (AIE)
Builds foundational AI literacy and promotes responsible AI usage across roles.
🔹 Certified AI Program Manager (CAIPM)
Helps professionals translate AI strategy into execution — aligning teams, governance, and delivery for measurable enterprise ROI.
🔹 Certified Offensive AI Security Professional (COASP)
Designed for advanced security practitioners, this certification trains candidates to test LLM vulnerabilities, simulate real-world exploits, and harden AI infrastructure.
🔹 Certified Responsible AI Governance & Ethics Professional (CRAGE)
Centers on enterprise-scale Responsible AI, governance, and ethics, aligned with NIST and ISO frameworks.
Together, these certifications cover the entire AI lifecycle — from adoption to defense to governance.
Certified CISO v4: Cyber Leadership for the AI Era
Alongside the AI suite, EC-Council has also rolled out Certified CISO v4, modernizing its executive cyber leadership program for AI-driven risk environments.
Today’s security leaders are no longer protecting static systems — they’re managing platforms that learn, adapt, and influence decisions in real time. Certified CISO v4 focuses on:
- AI-aware risk management
- Stronger governance frameworks
- Executive-level decision-making in intelligent system environments
The update strengthens leadership readiness as AI becomes embedded in core business operations.
Why This Matters
EC-Council’s expanded portfolio builds on its long-standing collaboration with government and defense organizations, including recognition under DoD 8140 baseline certifications — reinforcing the growing importance of AI security and workforce readiness at a national level.
For professionals and enterprises alike, this launch signals a shift toward structured, accountable, and secure AI adoption, rather than ad-hoc tool usage.
To explore the full range of training and certification opportunities, visit the EC-Council AI Courses library.
About EC-Council
EC-Council is the organization behind the globally recognized Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential and a trusted name in cybersecurity education since 2001. Its mission is simple: empower cybersecurity professionals with practical, high-quality training that helps organizations stay protected in an evolving threat landscape.
Today, EC-Council delivers more than 200 certifications and degree programs across key domains such as digital forensics, security analysis, threat intelligence, and information security. As an ISO/IEC 17024–accredited certification body, EC-Council has certified over 350,000 professionals worldwide and serves clients ranging from government agencies to Fortune 100 enterprises. Widely regarded as a gold standard in cybersecurity certification, EC-Council is trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense, the Army, Navy, Air Force, and leading global corporations.
Bottom Line (TechMitra Take)
AI is no longer experimental — it’s operational.
EC-Council’s new Enterprise AI Credential Suite and Certified CISO v4 arrive at a crucial moment, offering clear pathways for professionals to move beyond basic GenAI usage and into real-world AI leadership, security, and governance roles.
As India doubles down on AI innovation, certifications like these could play a key role in closing the skills gap — and ensuring that AI growth is both powerful and responsible.
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