PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 19, 2024-- is proud to share it is a recipient of the . The EC-Council Academia division awards formally highlight academic institutions and faculty within North America and across the world that demonstrate exceptional innovation, impact and dedication to shaping the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. This year’s winners were selected from a pool of over 2,000 academic institutions and recipients were honored for advancing a diverse cybersecurity skillset for their students, while preparing them for an increasingly complex and digital-first world. “Receiving the EC-Council Academic Partner of the Year Award is a testament to our unwavering dedication to enhancing cybersecurity education,” states Kathryn Uhles, dean, College of Business and Information Technology at the University. “For five consecutive years, we received the Circle of Excellence award and Dr. J.L. Graff has spearheaded significant endeavors to advance the university’s cybersecurity offerings in collaboration with EC-Council. This award underscores those efforts to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students as we help prepare them for their career of choice.” University of Phoenix College of Business and Information Technology which make critical connections and cultivates student understanding of the ways technology and business evolve together, particularly in the arena of cybersecurity. The College offers , which can be taken individually to focus on specific skills. “We have enjoyed working with the leadership at the University of Phoenix to support their cybersecurity program which immerses students in tactical cyber range scenarios using critical tools and skills they will use in the workforce,” says Wesley Alvarez, Director of Academics for EC-Council. “Their commitment to student success is unwavering, and they have continuously enabled opportunities for students to assess and grow their skills in and outside of the classroom. We are honored to give them our highest award recognition as they continue to grow their program, producing graduates that are prepared and confident to enter the cyber workforce.” The University’s College of Business and Information Technology offers students access to faculty that possess an average of 32.8 years of professional experience. Current faculty includes 399 directors, 188 presidents, 73 Information Technology/System Administrators and 51 chief executive officers. University of Phoenix has long been recognized for excellence in its cybersecurity programs, having for five years in a row. Learn more here about . View source version on : CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACT: Michele Mitchum University of Phoenix KEYWORD: ARIZONA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER EDUCATION CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY EDUCATION SECURITY BUSINESS SOURCE: University of Phoenix Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/19/2024 04:42 PM/DISC: 12/19/2024 04:43 PMOriginal MLS clubs LA Galaxy, NY Red Bulls cap their amazing turnarounds with showdown for MLS CupThe Siachen glacier and Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO), known as some of the world's highest and most challenging battlefields, have now achieved optical-fibre connectivity, the Army announced on Monday. This development ensures seamless communication in the harsh and extreme conditions of the region. Situated at altitudes ranging from 18,000 to 20,000 feet in Ladakh's Karakoram range, Siachen experiences some of the most severe challenges for stationed soldiers, including frostbite and high winds. It is internationally recognized as the highest militarised zone globally. In a remarkable feat, the Fire and Fury Corps' signallers successfully laid optical-fibre cables across the unforgiving landscape of icy peaks and treacherous terrains, a first-ever achievement against all odds, to connect these remote military locations, the Army revealed in a social media post. (With inputs from agencies.)
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