BUFFALO, New York, October 20, 2004 - New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEWH), the world's largest independent IT training provider, is partnering with the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) to deliver courses mapping to EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification.

Certified Ethical Hacker training gives IT systems professionals a mastery of hacking tools and security systems as well as knowledge of how to hack via Windows 2000 and Linux in order to enable them implement counter-hacking measures for vulnerable organizations. Students learn leading edge security system techniques, including how to create countermeasures that will prevent or contain hacker attacks. Information Security professionals that carry the CEH certification are qualified to administer non-destructive penetration testing to e-Commerce, e-Business, IT security, and other types of computer networks or systems.

"With the proliferation of easy to use hacking tools available today, almost anyone with a penchant for mischief can pose a serious cyber security threat," said John Golden, New Horizons Vice President of Products and Programs. "Today, anyone can download and run automated programs for identifying, invading, and attacking vulnerable computer systems and networks over the internet. The hacker does not even have to know how the programs work in order to make use of them. To help combat this, Certified Ethical Hacker training gives IT professionals an outside looking to get in, perspective on the security of their computer systems allowing them to identify vulnerabilities and then secure the systems against these malicious hackers."

The certified Ethical Hacking Program of EC-Council has had much success worldwide with EC-Council certifying some of the largest multinationals and Government Agencies all over the world. "With a global network of more than 250 training centers and over 20 years of bringing IT training to adult professionals, New Horizons is an ideal partner for EC-Council. The EC-Council's cutting edge offering, delivered by the worldwide leader in IT training, is already proving to be a success" said Daniel Guillermo, the President of EC-Council.

The certified Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures program is a five day hands-on intensive course aimed to increase the knowledge of the intricate nature of hacking and hacking technologies. It covers over 22 modules and over 300 tools that regular hackers use daily to perform their tasks.