Sonic Foundry, Inc. announced that its Global Learning Exchange™ (GLX) business, which provides students around the world with cost-effective, locally supported access to top-tier online learning solutions, has finalized a partnership agreement with EC-Council University (ECCU). This partnership will provide Global Learning Exchange students with access to an extensive menu of cyber security certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Network Defender, and Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator. These certifications are endorsed by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS), and other leading security bodies, ensuring that students who successfully complete their coursework will enter the market with a widely recognized credential in one of the fast-growing job sectors.

Additionally, ECCU certifications are often transferable as course credits for Bachelors and Masters-level degree programs in cyber security and computer science.