Take the next step with technical qualifications from The Cyber Scheme
Find out more about the assessments we currently offer.
CSTM and CSTL assessments - setting the standard
A technical entry point to professional registration in the security testing specialism, and a true measure of ‘what good looks like’.
Our exams are industry leading, with both written and practical elements, an interview, and detailed reporting. We offer CSTM (Cyber Scheme Team Member), and CSTL (Cyber Scheme Team Leader) in Infrastructure and Web App, and CSTM for Lead Assessor (Cyber Essentials) roles. Book here.
Cyber Advisor (Cyber Essentials Implementation)
Creating Advisors assured by NCSC, able to advise on and implement appropriate measures .
The Cyber Advisor Scheme helps businesses find service providers capable of providing appropriate guidance on implementing Cyber Essentials, a Government backed scheme that helps protect organisations against the most common cyber attacks.
We are the only Assessment Provider of the Cyber Advisor scheme, and deliver assessments nationwide. Learn more here.
VA+ (Vulnerability Assessment Plus)
The VA+ (Vulnerability Assessment Plus) exam developed by The Cyber Scheme, NCSC and IASME is a useful and well respected standard, and is also a requirement for all Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) assessors that do not have a Lead Assessor qualification. Book your exam directly with us.
To book an exam, please click here.
For detailed self-study notes please click here.
CSRTM (Cyber Scheme Red Team Manager)
A Red Team Manager (RTM) is responsible and accountable for the planning, team selection, tasking, risk analysis/management and overall quality assurance of engagement report(s).
CSRTM is an innovative assessment aimed at recognising the core competency of a Red Team Manager, including negotiation techniques, communication skills, the ability to set and change direction and technical tradecraft.
Find out more and book your assessment here.
“This was my first interaction with The Cyber Scheme and it was a very positive experience. The booking was easy, the communication from the staff was great and any queries were quickly answered and resolved. On the day the assessors were very clear on the rules, scoping and expectations. The scoping and interview aspects were handled really well, and it is reassuring to know that the assessors understand what is required and have a higher level of technical knowledge than the candidates.”
Assessments as a requirement for a Professional Title
A Professional Title is more than just a post-nominal. It is a measure of your professional competency, gained knowledge and ongoing career development.
If you are a consultant working on Government schemes (including the CHECK scheme), you may need a professional title in order to continue to operate. If you have any questions about this, please contact NCSC directly.
Find out more and start your application here.
We offer comprehensive training for a selection of our exams – find out more below:
The Cyber Scheme is now an Approved ELCAS Provider
ELCAS provides financial support to eligible armed forces members for higher-level learning, offering up to £2,000 annually over three claim years.
All of our assessments, including our CSFL Foundation Level and our flagship Technical Assessment, Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM), as well as our training programmes from entry to advanced level are now fully ELCAS-eligible. These certifications provide pathways to high-demand cyber careers and meet strict government standards for assurance schemes including CHECK and Cyber Essentials.
Provider ID: 13341. Please click here for more details.
The Cyber Scheme are committed to supporting those looking to enter the cyber security industry from other careers, and self-employed consultants. Find out about our deferred payments, split payments and card payments here.
Practical Information
Walking directions to the nearest Pay & Display car park can be found here.
There are two entry points to the Eagle Tower building where our exam rooms are located. Please make your way to the main entrance on Montpellier Drive – look for the large eagle statue outside the revolving doors. When you arrive, please introduce yourself at reception and make your way to the seats shown here, where you will be met by your invigilator.
Our exam rooms are full of natural light, with window blinds and overhead fluorescent lights when needed.
We have drinking water, coffee and tea making facilities in our exam rooms. There is an onsite cafe selling hot and cold food in the ground floor reception area. If you have any allergies please let us know at time of booking.
There are accessible toilets on every floor.
There will be a level of ambient noise due to the proximity of other offices. If needed please supply your own earplugs or ear defenders when taking an exam. Please note this will not be appropriate for our training courses.
Our rooms are designed specifically to allow for maximum interaction between assessor and candidate, within specific guidelines stipulated by NCSC regarding assessor and candidate ratios. These may change but we currently work to:
CSTM exam – maximum of 6 candidates plus assessor
CSTL exams – maximum of 6 candidates with assessor plus invigilator
CSTM training – maximum of 12 delegates plus trainer
Advanced Mentoring – maximum of 6 delegates plus trainer
The Cyber Scheme believe everyone should have access to a career in security testing. We are available to discuss any concerns you have and are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments for any candidate who requires them during examinations.
These reasonable adjustments are to ensure you are given an equal opportunity to demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours required. We recognise that not all disabilities are visible.
We have a range of reasonable adjustments we can offer depending on what difficulty you might face. If you request an adjustment which we are unable to offer, we will give you a reason why we cannot offer it. This might be because it maps to a key Knowledge, Skill or Behaviour that we have to assess against within the certification. If that is the case, we will tell you which aspect we think would not be properly assessed.
There may be background noise during an assessment. Please bring (or ask for) ear plugs / ear defenders or listen to music if background noise is likely to affect your concentration.
Mobility
Access to all of our facilities is suitable for people with mobility issues. Should any other special facilities be required please get in touch at time of booking. For some reasonable adjustments, such as access to a disabled parking space, we will need to see supporting documentation around the condition to allow us to apply for this access for you. No information will be retained or stored once the request is validated.