Official Cybersecurity Certification Training (OCCT): Ceremonial Turnover for EC-Council Network Defense Essentials (NDE)

December 4, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Venue: USAID BEACON Office, Salcedo Towers, Makati City

* Dennis Briones of Acumen IT Training and John Garrity of USAID BEACON Team.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Better Access and Connectivity (BEACON) Project, in collaboration with Acumen IT Training, Inc., held a ceremonial turnover of the Official Cybersecurity Certification Training (OCCT) for the EC-Council Network Defense Essentials (NDE) program on December 4, 2024.

Hosted at the USAID BEACON Office in Salcedo Towers, Makati City, this event marked the successful partnership between USAID-BEACON and Acumen IT Training, Inc. in delivering high-impact cybersecurity training.

Mr. John Garrity of USAID, along with Mr. Dennis Briones and the Acumen IT Training team, led the simple but meaningful turnover ceremony, followed by a photo opportunity to commemorate this milestone.

The OCCT program underscores a joint commitment to strengthening cybersecurity education and workforce readiness. By providing participants with foundational knowledge in network defense, this initiative contributes to building a more resilient and secure digital ecosystem.

USAID and Acumen IT Training, Inc. remain dedicated to fostering innovation and skill development in cybersecurity, ensuring impactful initiatives like this continue to shape the future.

*Acumen IT Training Team and USAID Team.