UKCSC Professional Titles through IASME
Apply for a UKCSC Principal or Chartered title
Show competence, commitment and ethics
Choose Risk or Architecture
The UK Cyber Security Council is the UK’s recognised professional body for the cyber security profession.
IASME as a licensed body
The UK Cyber Security Council has appointed IASME as a Licensed Body, supporting the Council’s work to strengthen and professionalise the UK cyber security sector.
As a Licensed Body, IASME brings its expertise in cyber security assurance and assessment to evaluating applicants for professional cyber security titles. We help applicants demonstrate their competence, commitment and professional ethics against a consistent national standard.
IASME assesses applications from cyber security professionals seeking the Principal Cyber Security Professional (PriCSP) or Chartered Cyber Security Professional (ChCSP) title in one of two specialisms:
- Cyber Security Governance & Risk Management
- Secure System Architecture & Design
Our assessments are rigorous, evidence-based and aligned to the UK Cyber Security Standard of Professional Competence and Commitment (UKCSC SPCC).
What does a Licensed Body do?
Licensed Bodies are organisations authorised by the UK Cyber Security Council to assess applicants for professional cyber security titles. IASME will:
- receive and review your application evidence;
- assess your competence and commitment against the relevant UKCSC SPCC requirements;
- conduct the Professional Discussion;
- complete a Final Review; and
- make a recommendation to the UKCSC on whether you should be registered for the professional title and specialism you have applied for.
Licensed Bodies play an important role in the UKCSC’s professionalisation framework by supporting rigorous and consistent assessment across a broad range of cyber security roles and specialisms.
Choose your title and specialism
Step 1: Choose your title
Select one UKCSC professional title Select one UKCSC professional title that matches your level of competence, responsibility and professional experience you can demonstrate in your chosen specialism.
- Principal Cyber Security Professionals (PriCSP) are expert practitioners in one specialism, with a working knowledge of others. While they may not yet operate at the profession-wide level of influence seen in Chartered professionals, they lead teams and projects within their specific domain and are key contributors to advancing their specialism.
- Chartered Cyber Security Professionals (ChCSP) represent the highest tier, showcasing acknowledged expertise in a particular specialism while demonstrating significant experience across multiple areas. These individuals are leaders who mentor others, contribute to the development of the profession, and exhibit strong communication, management, and ethical standards.
Step 2: Choose your specialism
Select one UKCSC professional title that matches the level of competence, responsibility and professional experience you can demonstrate in your chosen specialism.
- Cyber Security Governance & Risk Management is the monitoring of compliance with agreed cyber security policies and the assessment and management of relevant risks.
- Secure System Architecture & Design is the designing of an IT system to meet its security requirements, balancing this with its functional requirements.
Before you apply
Each title-and-specialism route has its own guidance and Specialism Alignment worksheet. Additional routes will be introduced over time. Before applying, download the Applicant Guide and UK Cyber Security Standard for Professional Competence and Commitment (UKCSC SPCC) to find out more about the assessment process, evidence requirements and associated fees.
We review your CV and case studies to confirm that your evidence meets the requirements for your chosen title and specialism.
Two Assessors explore your skills, knowledge and experience in a structured Professional Discussion.
An independent Assessor reviews the Professional Discussion outcome to confirm that the assessment was conducted fairly and consistently.
Following a successful assessment, IASME recommends you to the UKCSC for registration. The UKCSC will contact you directly to confirm your registration.
or £1,250 + VAT for Chartered
The professional titles
PriCSP | Governance & Risk Management
Apply for the Principal Cyber Security Professional title in Cyber Security Governance & Risk Management.
PriCSP | Architecture & Design
Apply for the Principal Cyber Security Professional title in Secure System Architecture & Design.
The specialisms
ChCSP | Governance & Risk Management
For applicants seeking the Chartered professional title in Cyber Security Governance & Risk Management.
ChCSP | Architecture & Design
For applicants seeking the Chartered professional title in Secure System Architecture & Design.
Find out more
If you have any other questions about the assessment process or reasonable adjustments and would like to chat with a member of our team, please contact us on 03300 882 752 or email us on [email protected].
