EC‑Council, the global leader in cybersecurity education and creator of the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential, has announced a strategic partnership with First Nations Cyber Technologies (FNCT). FNCT is an Indigenous-led Australian organization focused on integrating First Nations talent into the tech workforce. 

The partnership was formally signed at the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Also, it is designed to enhance Australia’s cybersecurity capability, workforce inclusion, and national digital resilience. 

Under the agreement, EC-Council and FNCT will deliver a range of globally benchmarked certifications. These certifications include CEH, CCISO (Certified Chief Information Security Officer), and CCT (Certified Cybersecurity Technician). In addition, participants will gain access to EC-Council Learning (ECL). It is one of the largest online cybersecurity libraries, offering courses in ethical hacking, digital forensics, threat intelligence and incident responses. 

Moreover, the partnership will bring EC-Council’s AI-powered continuous penetration testing and red-teaming platform, FireCompass, into Australia. This tool will help organizations find and fix vulnerabilities early, following national cyber resilience frameworks.

FNCT will lead the implementation of training and workforce programs across Australia. Working alongside education providers, employers, and government agencies, FNCT will align global certification standards with national workforce needs. It’ll essentially focus on increasing Indigenous participation in technology and cyber roles.

This initiative aligns with Australia’s national strategies, including the Australia 2023-2030 Cyber Security Strategy and the APS Data, Digital and Cyber Workforce Plan 2025-30. Both of these emphasize workforce development, inclusion of Indigenous people, and sovereign resilience. 

In his remarks, EC-Council Group President Jay Bavisi said:

“Australia is central to global cybersecurity progress, and the strength of its workforce will define how effectively the region meets future digital challenges.” 

Meanwhile, FNCT Founder and Chairman Daniel Tucker AM stated:

“Partnering with EC-Council unlocks world-class opportunities for Indigenous people in Australia’s cybersecurity sector. It is an important step in empowering Indigenous professionals.” 

Overall, this collaboration presents a practical model for how global expertise and Indigenous leadership can combine. This is to enhance national cyber workforce capability, promote digital inclusion, and strengthen Australia’s position as a resilient digital economy.

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Source: EINPresswire