30th March 2026 | The UK Cyber Security Council

We’re pleased to share that the UK Cyber Security Council has renewed its agreements with our Licensed Bodies for a further three years, continuing our important partnerships with The Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec), The Cyber Scheme and CREST.

At the UK Cyber Security Council we hold the UK’s Cyber Security Professional Register, awarding professional titles across a number of specialisms and allowing individuals to align themselves with a government-backed standard of competence and ethics. Our Licensed Bodies play a vital role in upholding this professionalisation framework, conducting assessments and making recommendations to the Council as to whether an individual should be awarded a professional title.

Using their expert assessors, Licensed Bodies evaluate candidates against the UK Cyber Security Standard of Professional Competence and Commitment. Operating under the Council’s license and oversight, they ensure that assessments are rigorous, consistent and of the high quality expected by the profession. Different Licensed Bodies assess applications for specific titles and specialisms, reflecting the breadth of roles, expertise and requirements across the sector.

We’re pleased that by extending the license for a further three years, our Licensed Bodies are demonstrating their long-term commitment to our mission to grow the UK's Cyber Security Professional Register and empower professionals across the sector.

On renewal of their partnership agreements, our Licensed Bodies said:

The Chartered Institute of Information Security:

“CIISec are pleased to be renewing our partnership with the UK Cyber Security Council. With information security increasingly seen as an intrinsic part of business operations it’s important that professionals can outwardly demonstrate the skills, knowledge and competence expected from those operating at the highest levels. The Council’s Professional Titles act as that badge of assurance for industry, employers and the public, reserved for those with significant practical cyber security expertise. CIISec is the only membership body licensed by UK Cyber Security Council. We’re able to provide members with ongoing support and resources to maintain CPD, ensuring practitioners keep pace with the ever-evolving cyber threat.” Amanda Finch, CEO, Chartered Institute of Information Security

The Cyber Scheme:

“We are delighted to be renewing our agreement with the UK Cyber Security Council. This allows us to build on the huge amount of work we have already completed in professionalising the technical cyber security workforce. We believe that gaining a Professional Title is becoming the standard of 'what good looks like' in consultancy, procurement, education and training, and recruitment. We have also linked the acquisition of a Professional Title with our newly launched Accreditation Programme, ensuring that being added to the Professional Register provides tangible benefits to individuals and the organisations they work for.” Charles White, CEO The Cyber Scheme

CREST

"Our continued support for the Council and the cyber profession in advancing the professionalisation agenda reflects CREST’s focus on driving consistency in standards and practices. By recognising skilled professionals and supporting career progression across the industry, we help enhance capability and build capacity. This is vital to supporting growth and strengthening resilience across the UK economy. We are pleased to extend this partnership into the future and remain committed to supporting the ongoing development of a strong, trusted UK cyber ecosystem." Heigor Freitas, Head of Region, UK & Europe, CREST

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If you're interested in becoming professionally registered and joining the UK's Cyber Security Professional Register, find out more about how you can get started here.