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EC-Council Expands Technology Risk Capabilities Through Acquisition of Cyber Insurance Academy

Published

21 October 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Security: Cybersecurity

◆ Geography

United States

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◆ Verified

Fusion42 · 22 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

EC-Council has acquired Cyber Insurance Academy to expand its technology risk education capabilities into the insurance industry, particularly covering cyber, AI, and emerging technology risks. The acquisition enables EC-Council to offer accredited insurance industry education aimed at bridging the technical knowledge gap among insurance professionals who manage technology risks.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Security: Cybersecurity, and 3 sources have reported it between 21 Oct 2026 and 22 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The insurance sector’s approach to cyber and AI risk just got more accessible to you if you build education or compliance tools for that space. Expect new partnerships and product demand as insurers upskill on technology risk.

◆ Coverage

3 sources · first reported 21 Oct 2026 · latest 22 Oct 2026

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