26th August 2026

The UK Cyber Security Council is committed to supporting professional standards, strengthening public trust in the cyber security profession, and delivering an excellent experience for everyone who engages with the Register.

To ensure the Council can continue to operate effectively and meet the evolving needs of the profession, the annual renewal fee for Registrants holding Chartered or other professional titles has increased from £99 to £149. The annual renewal fee for Associates will remain unchanged at £49. The Council has also increased the registration charge (the fee for adding an individual to the Register following recommendation by the Licensed Body) by £50. This charge is collected as part of the Licensed Body's overall charge to applicants.

This is the first increase to fees since the Council was established and has been in effect for Registrants since 1st April 2026.

Why are fees increasing?

Since its inception, the Council has maintained renewal and registration fees at the same level while continuing to develop its services, professional registration processes, and support for the cyber security profession.

As the profession grows and expectations of professional registration continue to evolve, the Council must invest in the people, systems and processes needed to deliver a high-quality service and maintain the standards expected of a professional regulator.

The revised fees will support the Council’s continued development as the professional body for cyber security, enabling us to maintain high standards, strengthen our operational effectiveness and invest in the systems, processes and capabilities needed to provide a high-quality experience for registrants. It will also help ensure the Council remains resilient, sustainable and well placed to meet the evolving needs of the profession.

Delivering a Better Council Experience

A key objective of this change is to create a better overall experience for Registrants.

The additional investment will support ongoing improvements to the Council's systems, communications and service delivery, helping to make interactions with the Council more streamlined, accessible and efficient.

The Council plays an important role in developing and promoting professionalism across the cyber security sector. Maintaining a strong, sustainable organisation is essential to ensuring the profession continues to benefit from a trusted framework of standards – currently under periodic review – strengthening the Standard for Professional Competence and Commitment for the whole profession.

By making this change now, the Council is investing in its ability to support cyber security professionals both today and in the future.

Thank You

We recognise that any fee increase is significant. As the first increase since the Council's establishment, this decision has been made carefully and with a focus on ensuring the Council can continue to provide a high-quality service, invest in meaningful improvements, and deliver lasting value for Registrants.

Licensed Bodies will contact Registrants in advance of their renewal date to handle the collection of their renewal fee, which will be passed onto the Council.

We thank all Registrants for their continued support and commitment to advancing professionalism within the UK cyber security profession.