CCP Practitioner level - prerequisite qualifications
To apply for a CCP role at Practitioner level, you need to demonstrate that you have the required underpinning knowledge in cyber security.
To meet this criteria, and as a prerequisite to your Practitioner level application, you will need to have passed the BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles or an industry-equivalent exam.
Find out which other industry-equivalent qualifications are appropriate for the role you’re applying for.
| Role | Certification | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| Security and information risk advisor | Certificate in Information Risk Management | BCS |
| Infosec Training Paths and Competencies | IISP | |
| Certified Information Security Manager | ISACA | |
| Certified Information Systems Security Professional | (ISC)2 | |
| Cyber security / IA architect | Infosec Training Paths and Competencies | IISP |
| Certified Information Security Manager | ISACA | |
| Certified Information Systems Security Professional | (ISC)2 | |
| Cyber security / IA auditor | Certified Information Systems Auditor | ISACA |
| 27001 Internal Auditor Certificate | ISO | |
| 27001 Lead Auditor Certificate | ISO | |
| Accreditor | Infosec Training Paths and Competencies | IISP |
| Certified Information Security Manager | ISACA | |
| Certified Information Systems Security Professional | (ISC)2 | |
| IT security officer | Certified Information Security Manager | ISACA |
| Communications security officer | n/a | n/a |
You will need to upload a copy of your certificate when you submit your written application.