EC-Council Expands into Insurance with Cyber Insurance Academy Acquisition

EC-Council, a global leader in cybersecurity and responsible AI, has expanded its technology risk capabilities by acquiring Cyber Insurance Academy, a credentialing body for the cyber and AI insurance industries. This move underscores EC-Council’s commitment to building a more secure digital future through a comprehensive approach that integrates people, process, and technology.

Founded in 2001, EC-Council has certified more than 400,000 professionals across 174 countries, making it a well-respected name in the cybersecurity and AI space. The acquisition of Cyber Insurance Academy will allow EC-Council to extend its reach into the insurance sector, where technology is increasingly embedded in risk assessment, pricing, and management.

Cyber Insurance Academy will continue to operate under its existing brand and leadership as an EC-Council Company. The acquisition will expand the Academy’s portfolio beyond cyber insurance into AI risk, emerging technology risk, and practical technology education for the broader insurance community. The flagship Certified Cyber Insurance Specialist (CCIS) designation has been updated to CCIS v2, which now includes new coverage of AI-driven threats, AI governance, and AI-related insurance exposures.

EC-Council’s credentials are recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense under DoD Directive 8140 and are held by professionals across the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and leading global organizations. The acquisition of Cyber Insurance Academy will provide EC-Council with a dedicated insurance education business with established industry relationships and credentialing expertise.

The expanded portfolio will include education on how AI changes exposures, underwriting, claims, and governance across insurance portfolios; emerging risks associated with technologies such as autonomous systems and quantum computing; and practical learning designed to help non-technical professionals understand the technologies behind the risks they place, price, and manage. The aim is not to chase every new technology trend but to keep the insurance industry a step ahead of the risks it is increasingly being asked to cover.

Cyber Insurance Academy’s programs are accredited by CII, ANZIIF, RIBO, and NIBA and are continuing education approved in more than 45 U.S. states. The Academy’s programs are developed by people who understand both the technology and the business of insurance, giving professionals the confidence to make sound decisions on technology risk and become true risk experts without needing to become technical experts.

Under EC-Council, cyber insurance will remain the Academy’s core focus while its capabilities expand into three areas: AI risk, emerging technology risk, and role-based technology education for insurance professionals. The Academy will deliver its expanded portfolio through self-paced learning, role-based certifications, professional designations, and enterprise programs for carriers, brokers, and managing general agents seeking to strengthen technology capabilities across their teams.

The acquisition provides Cyber Insurance Academy access to EC-Council’s technical expertise, global network, and cybersecurity and AI capabilities, while EC-Council gains a dedicated insurance education business with established industry relationships and credentialing expertise. For learners, this means course material shaped by specialists who study emerging threats first-hand, and a broader catalogue developed faster, as technical content no longer needs to be sourced externally.

In summary, the acquisition of Cyber Insurance Academy by EC-Council marks a significant step in the integration of technology and insurance, ensuring that professionals in the insurance industry are equipped to handle the complex risks posed by emerging technologies.