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Techday NZ
14-07-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report shows ethical hackers impact
EC-Council has released the CEH Hall of Fame 2025 Industry Report, providing analysis on the career trajectories and global impact of the top certified ethical hackers. The CEH Hall of Fame 2025 Industry Report reviews data gathered from 481 cybersecurity professionals - ranging from entry-level analysts to CISOs - who have undertaken EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential. The report focuses on how the CEH certification has contributed to career advancement, enhanced industry recognition, improved hands-on proficiency, and broadened skills for cybersecurity practitioners worldwide. To select the Hall of Fame 2025 inductees, EC-Council started with candidates scoring at least 90% on the CEH certification exam. This pool was refined to 460 finalists from 93 countries, with selection based on leadership, contributions to the cybersecurity community, innovation in threat mitigation, and visible career progression. Of these, 100 professionals have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, representing what EC-Council describes as the vanguard of ethical hacking expertise. The report draws extensively on the professional experiences of these finalists and inductees. It quantifies the impact of CEH certification, stating that 98% of all surveyed ethical hackers credited the certification for a shift in their cybersecurity careers. Other statistics include 95% of participants reporting significant salary growth following their certification and 86% seeing increased job opportunities as a direct result of pursuing this training. Furthermore, 91% of respondents consider the credential to offer a competitive edge over other cybersecurity certifications. Highlighting the workplace value of ethical hacking credentials, the report states that 100% of Hall of Fame recipients experienced increased respect and recognition at work post-certification, with an equal percentage stating they would recommend the CEH programme to their peers. In terms of skills and practical application, the report shows that 99% of the Hall of Fame group found the programme's virtual labs played a critical role in building real-world hacking competencies, and 97% cited the CEH's effectiveness in addressing emerging security threats and trends. Notably, these professionals are contributing expertise at companies including Cisco, Microsoft, and Google. The findings also reference industry challenges, such as the projected cybersecurity talent shortage, which is expected to reach 4 million by 2026. By providing in-depth training across areas like network security, web application security, and AI-driven threat detection, EC-Council positions the CEH and related programmes as part of the solution to this skills gap. This year's Hall of Fame showcases the extraordinary caliber of cybersecurity professionals shaping the future of global digital defense. These inductees have elevated ethical hacking to a strategic discipline, where their expertise not only protects critical systems but actively drives organizational growth, resilience, and trust. Their leadership exemplifies how technical excellence, and forward-thinking are now essential to navigating the digital world with confidence. Speaking to the report's broader implications, Jay Bavisi, Group President of EC-Council, added, "The CEH Hall of Fame 2025 Industry Report not only reflects the incredible achievements of these professionals but also signals the growing influence of ethical hackers in shaping the future of cybersecurity. As these leaders continue to advance their expertise, they are setting new standards for the profession and ensuring organizations are prepared to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world." The company has outlined its intention to maintain the pace of change in the sector by launching the Certified Ethical Hacker Powered with AI Capabilities programme. Built on the "Learn, Certify, Engage, and Compete" framework, the programme incorporates immersive labs, practical simulations, and professional pathways to more than 45 recognised cybersecurity job roles, with a focus on equipping participants to combat sophisticated contemporary threats. The CEH Hall of Fame 2025 Industry Report concludes that certified ethical hackers are playing a vital role in shaping organisational preparedness, with nearly all respondents noting increased career mobility and professional recognition post-certification. The certification's global reach and the experiences of those recognised in the report underline its role as a formalised route to advancement and impact within the cybersecurity profession.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
UFC Hall of Fame 2025: List of all legends who have been inducted and more
Amanda Nunes. Image via:UFC Hall of Fame 2025 honored some of the greatest martial artists of all time. Amanda Nunes made the headlines for her incredible journey defeating fellow legends like Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg and Valentina Shevchenko. Among the other fighters who have been inducted in this year are Vitor Belford, Robbie Lawler and Mark Kerr. The event has been hosted at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Amanda Nunes headlines 2025 edition of UFC Hall of Fame UFC Hall of Fame is held each year during International Fight Week. This year, the event was held two days before the highly anticipated UFC 317. Amanda Nunes was the highlight of this year's ceremony is the induction of the Bantamweight champion. Nunes headed into the event as one of the best fighters of all time. She is the only fighter to defend belts across two divisions. Nunes has held multiple titles and has several records to her name. — ufc (@ufc) Alongside Nunes, the other fighters who have been inducted in this year's Hall of Fame are – Amanda Nunes – Modern wing Robbie Lawler – Modern wing Vitor Belfort – Pioneer wing Mark Kerr – Pioneer wing Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum (UFC 236) – Fight wing Charles Oliveira – Forrest Griffin Community Award Craig Piligian – Contributors wing Dwayne Johnson attends the induction of Mark Kerr at Hall of Fame 2025 UFC veteran Mark Kerr has been inducted into the Hall of Fame 2025 and Dwayne Johnson's presence during the ceremony adds to the moment of celebration. The Rock is playing the role of Kerr in an upcoming biopic, which makes sense for the former to attend the ceremony. The former American fighter was a two-time heavyweight champion and a world champion wrestler. While this year saw some of the greatest fighters being inducted, it is indeed an honor for Charles Oliveira to share the space with the rest of them. Oliveira is just a couple of days away from his lightweight title bout against Ilia Topuria. Israel Adesanya's one of the most talked about bouts against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 236 too got inducted in the fight week, marking a great feat. for both fighters. Also Read: Why Dana White dares Mark Zuckerberg to enter brutal UFC tournament Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Florida football great Maurkice Pouncey inducted into 2025 Florida Athletics Hall of Fame
Florida football great Maurkice Pouncey inducted into 2025 Florida Athletics Hall of Fame The University of Florida announced its 2025 Florida Athletics Hall of Fame 2025 inductees on Wednesday and included offensive lineman Maurkice Pouncey among the seven student-athletes to earn the honor. Originally from Lakeland, Florida, appeared in 41 games for the Gators while starting 39 of them from 2007-2009. His efforts as an All-American right guard and center helped lead the Gators to their last SEC and national title in 2008. He became the first Gator in program history to win the Rimington Trophy — awarded annually to the nation's best center — in 2009. He also collected First-Team All-America honors from Walter Camp, Sporting News and the FWAA following that season, and was a unanimous First-Team All-SEC selection on top of all that. Maurkice Pouncey's NFL career Pouncey was selected in the first round (16th overall) by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2010 NFL draft, beginning a 10-year career that kept him in the Steel City for a full decade by finishing third in the Rookie of the Year award vote. He started all 134 games he appeared for the Steelers and was a two-time First-Team All-Pro, a three-time Second-Team All-Pro, a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team. Full 2025 Florida Athletics Hall of Fame Class Theresa Andrews, swimming (1981-83) Charlotte Browning, track and field/cross country (2008-10) Kitty Cullen, lacrosse (2010-13) Marquis Dendy, track and field (2012-15) Lauren Haeger, softball (2012-15) Kytra Hunter, gymnastics (2012-15) Maurkice Pouncey (2007-09) Florida Athletics Hall of Fame Class induction info Inductees will be honored at the UF athletics Hall of Fame Banquet, scheduled for Oct. 17, ahead of Florida's home football game the following day against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
