10 THE NCSC CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL SCHEME

Anyone who wishes to work in the information security environment, either within a government organisation or as a contractor to one, must be accredited to do so, regardless of any additional security clearances that may be required.

The certification, known as the Certified Cyber Professional (CCP) scheme, is not merely a qualification, but a full certification awarded to individuals who are able to demonstrate an application of their skills, knowledge and expertise to one of three approved certification bodies. At the time of writing, these are:

  • the APM Group;1
  • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT;2
  • the NCSC website.3

The Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec), CREST and RHUL consortium ...

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