CARY, N.C. - Global Knowledge, worldwide leader in IT and business skills training, today announced the availability of Certified Ethical Hacker v8, cybersecurity training for the latest version of EC-Council's internationally recognized Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification.

In an interactive, lab-filled environment over five days, students will gain in-depth knowledge and practical experience with current, essential security systems. They will explore common ethical hacking topics, such as intrusion detection, policy creation, social engineering, DDoS attacks, buffer overflows, and virus creation.

In addition to learning how to scan, test, hack, and secure a system, students will prepare for the latest CEH exam. An exam voucher is included with course registration.

Highlights of Certified Ethical Hacker v8 include:

• A DVD packed with the latest hacking and security tools and more than 1,000 minutes of videos demonstrating hacking techniques
• Diagrams of concepts and attacks for clarity and easier interpretation
• Key industry-standard tools covered in detail
• Exclusive section for countermeasures against different attacks
• Time dedicated to penetration testing
• Results-oriented, descriptive, and analytical lab manual

The new ethical hacking course will significantly benefit security officers, auditors, security professionals, site administrators, and anyone who is concerned about the integrity of the network infrastructure. Incoming students should have at least two years of IT security experience and a strong working knowledge of TCP/IP.

Certified Ethical Hacker v8 is available in classrooms and as a private, on-site course that can be tailored to the needs of a student's organization. Learn more at www.globalknowledge.com.

About Global Knowledge

Global Knowledge is the worldwide leader in IT and business skills training, with more than 1,500 courses that span foundational and specialized training and certifications. Our core training is focused on Cisco, Microsoft, Avaya, VMware, Red Hat, IBM, business process improvement, and leadership development. We deliver via training centers, private facilities, and the Internet, enabling our customers to choose when, where, and how they want to receive training programs and learning services.

Founded in 1995, Global Knowledge employs more than 1,300 people worldwide and is headquartered in Cary, NC. The company is owned by New York-based investment firm MidOcean Partners.