Professional Registration
The Cyber Scheme is now a Licensed Body for the UK Cyber Security Council.
Our information supports and is informed by the UK Cyber Security Council.
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The Cyber Scheme have been instrumental in developing Chartership pathways for cybersecurity professionals with the UK Cyber Security Council.
Please read on to discover more about the route to Professional Registration.
The UK Cyber Security Council has established the route to a Professional Registration Title – culminating in Chartered Status – as set out in their Royal Charter. There are three professional registration titles aligned to the Council’s professional standard. These are:
Associate – An Associate title is awarded to a cyber professional who understands the fundamentals of cyber security and can evidence applying these fundamentals in their career to date.
Principal – A Principal title is awarded to an established cyber professional who plays an active part in the profession and can demonstrate practical contributions to cyber engagements whilst not necessarily leading them.
Chartered – A Chartered title is awarded to an established Cyber professional who can evidence leadership in cyber engagements whilst playing an active role in the wider profession and has knowledge of related specialisms.
A group of specialisms has been established under which professional registration can be awarded. Each specialism undergoes a thorough contextualisation process and pilot phase before being launched for the profession.
The Cyber Scheme worked closely with the UK Cyber Security Council on the creation of the professional registration titles for the Security Testing specialism, including running a pilot which concluded in October 2023.
We have now been awarded Licensed Body status from the Council for the Security Testing specialism, and have provided a waiting list for applications at Principal and Chartered level.
Please see below further information around why Chartership is being introduced, professional registration, the application process and candidate guidance.
Chartership: How did we get here?
Royal Charters, granted by the Sovereign on the advice of the Privy Council, have a history dating back to the 13th century. Why are they so relevant today?
Professional Standards & Chartership
The Council has been created to provide increased confidence in the professional standing of individuals offering Cyber Security consultancy.
Application guidance for Security Testers
Guidance for future candidates, including knowledge, skills and behaviours expected in a successful application for professional registration.
"The Cyber Scheme has worked with the National Technical Authority (CESG/NCSC) for Information and Cyber Security for several years. The business case for establishing an independent body to oversee the Cyber Security profession is welcome recognition of the scale of the challenge at a national level across all sectors and roles within the economy and society more widely. "
