Along with our Licensed Bodies, we are committed to the accessibility of our processes, and in many cases our processes are accessible by default. Please keep in mind:

We prioritise clear expectations and quality communication, you will not be expected to read between the lines of processes or feedback.

Throughout each process, assessors are looking for evidence of your competence, not to catch you out.

While our process is subjective to some extent, your application will be reviewed by multiple experts so you will never be denied based on a single opinion.

It is always okay to pause, to answer slowly, or to ask for a break in a professional discussion.

When we assess your communication skills, we are assessing your ability to convey information effectively, not how likeable or charming you are, or how well you comply with social norms.

Our registration processes fundamentally assess your competency to work in cyber security. You should feel free to use any self-help methods that help you at work, and we will do our best to recreate or closely mimic any adjustments you have at work.

You can request reasonable adjustments from the Licensed Body you are using at any stage in the process. Licensed Bodies may require evidence of your condition to offer some adjustments. You can nominate a representative or advocate to have conversations on your behalf about reasonable adjustments.

You can see a snapshot of potential adjustments, self-help measures and inherent features of our processes below, ordered by common challenges for neurodivergent people. You may benefit from an adjustment not listed below and you are encouraged to request anything you need from your Licensed Body.

If you have questions about requirements, standards or professional registration, please contact standards@ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk