Become one of the first people to receive a Professional Registration Title such as Chartered, Principal or Associate and be recognised for the hard work and skill you possess.
Supporting the professional development of those working in or aspiring to work in cyber, we support employers and individuals as they make career-shaping decisions, with advice on cyber security skills and career mapping.
Cyber security professionals operate in a rapidly changing environment, and it is essential that they act with credibility, integrity & professionalism. Our ethical declaration and guiding principles demonstrate the highest level of professional ethics within cyber security.
Eliminating barriers to entering or progressing within the profession is a core aim for the Council. We promote cyber security as a career option for people of all ages and backgrounds, whether in education, employment, or looking to change career.
Our last pillar focusses on writing and producing thought leadership, white papers, and policy research to champion the voice of professionals and inform government.
We are supporting this important annual government survey on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
We are delighted to announce and celebrate these finalists and can't wait to announce the overall winner at the awards ceremony on 23 September.
By 31 March 2025, all CHECK Team Leaders must have achieved one of the UK Cyber Security Council Professional Titles, ‘Principal’ or 'Chartered’.
WEBINAR: The Chemistry of Cyber Security
21 January 2025
The journey to professionalisation
19 March 2025
You can apply for a professional registration title in the following specialisms; Governance and Risk Management, Secure System Architecture and Design, Audit and Assurance and Security Testing.