Captiva Solutions, LLC is an accredited training center of EC-Council

(EC-Council has trained cybersecurity professionals since 2003 and created the Certified Ethical Hacker certification program).

Captiva Solutions, LLC is proud to be associated with EC-Council’s $7 million scholarship program to close the cybersecurity workforce gap and prepare professionals to detect, combat, and protect organizations from cyberattacks. As a training center, we are committed to building the careers of aspiring cybersecurity professionals with the world’s only entry-level course that builds multi-domain technical skills, hands-on.

How do I Apply for This Scholarship?

01
Apply
Fill out the application form on this page.
02

Verify

Upon the completion of the verification process, EC-Council will get back to you with the status of your scholarship application. This process may take up to 3 weeks.
03

Accept

Once your application is accepted you must pay a processing and proctoring fee of $199 within 7 days of the scholarship being granted.

Terms and Conditions of this Scholarship:

To apply for this scholarship, please complete the form below or contact us

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    Terms and Conditions of this Cybersecurity Scholarship
    • This is a partial cyber security scholarship which will cover fees for instruction, e-courseware, practical hands-on labs, critical thinking challenges, and live Cyber Range activities. The scholarship will not cover the certification exams proctoring and technology fee (of $199) which must be borne by the applicant. Please apply for this cybersecurity scholarship only if you can bear this fee.
    • Scholarships are limited in number and subject to availability.
    • C|CT vouchers issued through the scholarship cannot be redeemed for their monetary value.
    • Candidates are requested to furnish true and accurate information. Failing to do so will result in the immediate disqualification of their application.
    • It is mandatory to share the contact details and designation of a verifier who can validate the claims made by the applicant.
    • Scholarships will be granted at the sole discretion of EC-Council.
    • This cybersecurity scholarships are not available with any other discount or special pricing offer. Decisions with regards to scholarships are final, and no further correspondence will be considered.
    • This cybersecurity scholarship is nontransferable, and partial. The recipient must bear the cost of the exam proctoring and technology fees of $199. The applicant must pay this fee within 7 days of the scholarship being granted. This fee is non-refundable.
    • Inability to pay the certification exams proctoring and technology fee and/or changing your program start date will result in forfeiture of any scholarship awarded.
    • The deadline for scholarship submissions is March 31st 2025.

    Impact of EC-Council’s C|CT Scholarship Program to Development of Global Cyber Talent Pool

    The scholarship program catered to a broad range of aspiring cybersecurity professionals, including high school students, university students, and working professionals seeking to enter or advance their careers in cybersecurity profession. Due to overwhelming demand globally, EC-Council extended the application deadline, further demonstrating its commitment to empowering aspiring cybersecurity professionals worldwide.

    What is Covered in the Scholarship?

    Official Curricula e-Courseware Covering 22 Immersive Modules

    85 Hands- On Labs (to practice everything you’re learning)

    200 Hours of Premium Learning 

    Certification Exam Voucher for the Performance-Based Exam

    2400 Pages of Content (includes 900 pages of lab guides)

    * This program retails for USD 999.

    EC-Council’s Scholarship offers

    (C|CT) Certified Cybersecurity Technician Program

    The world’s only entry-level certification that builds multi-domain technical skills, hands-on!

    About the Certified Cybersecurity Technician C|CT Program

    Strong Foundational Coverage:
    The Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT) raises the bar for entry-level cybersecurity programs. The C|CT provides immersive, foundational cybersecurity domain coverage, including key concepts, practical hands-on labs, and critical thinking challenges to produce world-class cyber security professionals.

    About the Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT) Program:

    Attain Multi-Domain Skills
    Ethical Hacking
    Network Security
    Digital Forensics
    SOC
    Threat Intelligence & Hunting
    Incident Handling
    Risk Management
    Governance &
    Compliance
    BC & DR
    Application Security
    Configuration & Asset Management
    OT Security
    Network Troubleshooting
    Network log Monitoring & Analysis

    Unique Benefits You get from Certified Cybersecurity Technician C|CT Program

    Attain Multi-domain Skills
    Ethical Hacking
    Network Security
    Digital Forensics
    SOC
    Threat Intelligence & Hunting
    Incident Handling
    Risk Management
    Governance & Compliance
    BC & DR
    Application Security
    Configuration & Asset Management
    OT Security
    Network Troubleshooting
    Network log Monitoring & Analysis
    Gain & validate hands-on technical Skills
    The C|CT offers individuals who are starting their IT and cybersecurity careers a training and certification program to gain, build, and validate their hands-on technical skills across a wide range of topics in the various domains mentioned above.

    Hands-on labs

    The C|CT includes 85 hand-on labs (three times more than any entry level certification), ensuring hands-on skill development in the course.

    Performance Based Exam

    Measuring more than the knowledge transferred, C|CT exams are delivered on a live cyber range to validate the skills candidates need to thrive in a cybersecurity role and prove themselves to potential employers. Attaining this certification proves your skills.

    Capture the Flag
    The C|CT certification offers capture the flag (CTF) style critical thinking challenges to accompany each lab exercise, putting knowledge into practice and providing a proven record of skill demonstration.
    Live Range Experience
    The C|CT program is delivered on a live cyber range, utilizing live targets and real attack systems for a truly immersive, realistic practice and assessment platform.

    Course module

    Module 01: Information Security Threats and Vulnerabilities

    In this chapter you will learn about different types of malwares and the techniques used by attackers.

    Includes 5 lab exercises:

    • Creating a Trojan to Gain Access to the Target System
    • Creating a Virus to Infect the Target System
    • Creating a Worm using Internet Worm Maker Thing
    • User System Monitoring and Surveillance using Spytech SpyAgent
    • Finding Vulnerabilities on Exploit Sites

    Course Module

    Module 01: Information Security Threats and Vulnerabilities

    Module 02: Information Security Attacks
    Module 03: Network Security Fundamentals
    Module 04: Identification, Authentication, and Authorization
    Module 05: Network Security Controls – Administrative Controls
    Module 06: Network Security Controls – Physical Controls
    Module 07: Network Security Controls – Technical Controls
    Module 08: Network Security Assessment Techniques and Tools
    Module 09: Application Security
    Module 10: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
    Module 11: Wireless Network Security
    Module 12: Mobile Device Security
    Module 13: IoT and OT Security
    Module 14: Cryptography
    Module 15: Data Security
    Module 16: Network Troubleshooting
    Module 17: Network Traffic Monitoring
    Module 18: Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis
    Module 19 Incident Response
    Module 20: Computer Forensics
    Module 21: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
    Module 22: Risk Management

    What You Will Learn

    Information security fundamentals.

    Exam Details

    Why Pursue a Career in Cybersecurity?

    $78,603 to $113,190

    Is the Average Salary range for an Entry Level Cyber Security Job per year in the United States.
    (as per salary.com)
    3.5 Million

    job vacancies in the world by 2025

    2.4x

    faster growth in employer demand for cybersecurity professionals than the overall rate across the U.S. economy.

    0%

    Unemployment
    Rate

    3.5m
    Job Vacancies in the world till 2025
    0%
    Unemployment Rate

    Cybersecurity Professionals are hired by

    EC-Council’s Impact on Cybersecurity

    145
    COUNTRIES
    220,000
    CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS
    3,000
    TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES
    350
    SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS
    Since 2003, EC-Council has been recognized globally as a pioneer in the ethical hacking training and certification industry. The CEH certification is one of the most respected certification programs in the world today. It has gained recognition from the US Department of Defense, US Army, US Navy, US Marine Corps, US Airforce, British NCSC, ANSI, and several other reputable international entities.

    Creators of Globally Recognized & Highly Sought After

    Certified Network Defender
    Computer Hacking & Forensics Investigator
    Certified SOC Analyst
    EC-Council Incident Handling
    Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst
    Certified Penetration Testing Professional
    to view more, certifications visit: www.eccouncil.org/programs

    Frequently Asked Questions

    I don’t have any experience—can I really start a career in cybersecurity?

    Yes, you can start a career in cybersecurity even if you don’t have any prior experience. In fact, according to a study by (ISC)², 57% of cybersecurity professionals in the U.S. entered the field without prior experience in the industry. As Vasu Jakkal (Corporate Vice President of Security, Compliance, and Identity at Microsoft) has rightly said, “Cybersecurity needs you.” With the right training and education, you can gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this field.

    Being a Non-IT professional, can I find a job in cybersecurity?

    Yes, non-IT professionals can find a job in cybersecurity. According to recent industry reports, there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally by 2025. Many organizations are looking for individuals with diverse backgrounds, including those with non-IT experience, to fill these roles.

    Do I need to know coding to become a cybersecurity professional?

    No, you do not need to know coding to become a cybersecurity professional. According to a recent study by (ISC)², only 20% of cybersecurity professionals listed coding as a necessary skill in their job. However, it is beneficial to have some knowledge of programming languages, as it can enhance your ability to understand and analyze malicious code.

    How quickly can I transition from IT professional to cybersecurity?

    The transition from IT to cybersecurity can vary depending on your current skills and experience as well as the specific role into which you are looking to transition. It is important to note that cybersecurity roles often require specialized knowledge and certifications, such as a C|EH or C|CT. Therefore, start by researching and gaining knowledge in the specific areas of cybersecurity you are interested in, and then pursue relevant certifications. Additionally, gaining hands-on experience through internships or entry-level cybersecurity positions can help speed up the transition process.

    Do cybersecurity professionals get paid more than IT professionals?

    Without a doubt, cybersecurity professionals typically earn higher salaries than IT professionals. A recent Burning Glass report states a 300% increase in demand for cybersecurity job postings compared to the overall IT job market. According to IBM, cybersecurity jobs also pay 16% — or about $13,000 — more than the average for all IT jobs. The average advertised salary for a cybersecurity job is now $93,540.

    What are the primary skills I need to learn to pursue a cybersecurity career?

    To join a cybersecurity job, the primary skills one should focus on learning include the following:
    • Network security and administration
    • Risk management and compliance
    • Cybersecurity policies and procedures
    • Cyber crime investigation and forensic analysis
    • Information security management
    • Communication and presentation skills
    • Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities

    What will I learn from EC-Council's C|CT program?

    The EC-Council certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT) program provides an entry-level certification that validates foundational technical, hands-on, and multi-domain skills across network defense, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and security operations. Upon completing the program, you will be well-prepared to take on a role as a cybersecurity technician and handle a wide range of complex issues related to securing software, networks, and IT systems against common cyberthreats and attacks.

    Do I get access to practical labs?

    Yes, the C|CT certification program is the world’s-only entry-level program to provide total foundational cybersecurity domain coverage with 85 hands-on labs (three times more than any other entry-level certification), ensuring realistic, practical skill development.

    What do I get if I am awarded the C|CT Global Scholarship?

    This scholarship initiative will offer successful awardees a unique, entry-level technical course which will be partially funded by EC-Council and will cover complete fees for instruction, e-courseware, practical hands-on labs, critical thinking challenges, and live Cyber Range activities.

    Successful awardees will receive a scholarship to cover the cost of the education, and certification resources. The scholarship will not cover the certification exams proctoring and technology fee of $199, which the awardees will be required to pay to avail the benefits of this program.

    You will receive the following:

    • Official Curricula e-Courseware Covering 22 Immersive Modules (1-year access)
    • 200 Hours of Premium Learning
    • 85 Hands-On Labs to Practice Everything That You Are Learning (6-month access)
    • A proctored exam voucher for the performance-based exam (1-year validity)
    • 2,400 Pages of Content (includes 900 pages of lab guides)
    • Official EC-Council certification
    Do I get to learn ethical hacking with the C|CT Global Scholarship?

    Yes, EC-Council’s Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT) program includes a module on ethical handling and compliance in cybersecurity. The topics covered include data privacy, legal and regulatory compliance, and responsible use of cybersecurity tools and techniques.

    Can I get employed with Top 500 Fortune companies?

    Yes, pursuing this certification from EC-Council will positively increase your chances of getting hired by a Fortune 500 company. EC-Council is recognized globally as a pioneer and inventor of the ethical hacking training and certification (C|EH) program and other niche cybersecurity programs endorsed and valued by governments, and public and private sector organizations, including 7 Fortune 10 companies, 47 Fortune 100 companies, the U.S. Department of Defense, global intelligence communities, and NATO.

    How do I approach my company to sponsor my scholarship?

    To approach your company to sponsor the EC-Council’s Certified Cybersecurity Technician C|CT scholarship, you can share a letter (a sample draft letter can be accessed on this link) detailing the following:• benefits of pursuing the C|CT program for both the company and your career
    • statistics and data on the rising cyberthreats and costs of data breaches to companies
    • the importance of investing in cybersecurity to protect the company’s assets and reputation
    • a proposal of how the scholarship will provide financial assistance and the EC-Council legacy of being a globally recognized and trusted certifying organization in the cybersecurity industry
    Follow up with the company after a few days to check on the status of your request.

    What happens if I do not accept the grant within 7 days?

    As we expect there to be more applications than the number of seats available for the scholarship, failure to accept the scholarship within 7 days of the award will render the award as rescinded and EC-Council reserves the right to provide that award to other candidates. 

    For how many days is the C|CT Scholarship exam voucher valid for?

    The exam voucher is valid for a period of 1 year from the acceptance of the scholarship application.

    Is C|CT accredited?
    C|CT is accredited by the ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board) under the ISO/IEC 17024 standards.

    Accreditations, Recognitions & Endorsements