Individual Membership
Accredited Membership
Stand Out with CIISec Membership
Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional, membership of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) sets you apart. It signals a clear commitment to your career development, and to meeting the highest professional and ethical standards in cyber and information security.
As the industry’s recognised professional body, CIISec helps ensure today’s professionals are equipped with the skills and knowledge to face the cyber threats of tomorrow. Our unique approach goes beyond traditional, knowledge-based certifications. Instead, we focus on competency-based assessments that reflect real-world experience and capability in a fast-moving industry.
CIISec membership is structured around clearly defined grades that map to your skills and career stage. This framework is underpinned by rigorous yet fair assessment, reviewed by an independent committee to ensure quality, transparency and accessibility for all applicants.
CIISec members are recognised across the industry, providing assurance to employers, clients, and peers that you are committed to excellence and professionalism. Take control of your professional future and help raise the bar for cyber security with CIISec membership.
Elevate Your Cyber Security Career with CIISec Membership
Frameworks for Success
Gain access to the CIISec Capability Methodology which includes the Skills Framework, Roles Framework and Knowledge Framework.
Distinguished Recognition
As an Accredited Member you can use our industry-recognized postnominals (AfCIIS™, ACIIS™, MCIIS™, FCIIS™) along with your digital badge to showcase your expertise on social media, CVs etc.
Learning Resources
Explore exclusive learning resources, including expert-led videos, to stay updated on industry topics and enhance your cyber security understanding and expertise.
Learning Events
Members will be invited to online learning events; ranging from technical masterclasses to information pieces, and professional skills webinars. Develop your career, learn from an expert, and gain a deeper understanding of the industry you are in.
CIISec Live Discounts
You will be invited to attend our annual conference, CIISec LIVE at a preferential rate, offering the opportunity to engage with leading industry figures, hear insights from top cybersecurity voices, and connect with those addressing the most critical challenges in our industry.
Industry Event Savings
CIISec regularly partners with relevant industry events, where we work to negotiate savings for our members to attend. We send you direct updates and reminders about events we are partnered with.
Insightful Content
The CIISec monthly newsletter features viewpoints, insights, and blogs on some of the latest developments in cyber and information security. Widen your horizon with up-to-date articles, podcasts and digests .
Career Development Advice
Our team can provide guidance on progressing through our membership accreditation levels, approaching competency-based assessments, and navigating Professional Registration and Chartership.
Member Area
The Member Area is your central hub for managing your profile and accessing exclusive member-only resources including our skills and knowledge frameworks. Update your details, track your CPD, and view past event recordings and articles – all in one easy-to-use space.
A visual guide to CIISec membership progression.
Personally, I believe being recognised as a Fellow of CIISec is one of the highest accolades that the profession has to offer. It’s recognition from my most distinguished peers in the industry and I’m proud to put the postnominals FCIIS on my signature block!
- Managing Consultant,
- PA Consulting, Fellow at CIISec
Become An Individual Member
Gain access to exclusive resources and join our network of cyber and information security professionals.