GCSB Trustmark
GCSB Accredited Consultant (GCSB-AC)
The GCSB Accredited Consultant designation recognises senior professionals capable of advising organisations on governance, risk, resilience, compliance, transformation and converged security strategy. Holders demonstrate extensive practical experience together with the ability to support organisations through strategic security improvement initiatives.
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Senior professionals advising organisations on governance, risk, resilience and converged security strategy. Applications are assessed by the GCSB Academic Board against the published standards. GCSB governs and certifies; it does not deliver training or consultancy.
Who can apply
Individuals only
Individuals only. Organisations cannot hold this award; your affiliated organisation is shown alongside your name.
Fees
£145
one-off application & assessment fee
€65 annual renewal
Payment is made by SumUp link after you apply; you then upload your payment document in the Trustmark Portal for verification.
What you receive
- GCSB-AC designation and Accredited Consultant badge
- Listing in the public Trustmark Registry with verification ID
- Independent recognition of advisory competence
- Use of the designation after your name
Prerequisites
- Hold all four core qualifications: CSCE, CSP, CSL and CCSO
- Current FCSI membership
- Minimum 15 years professional experience
- Minimum 5 years consulting experience
- Evidence of consulting engagements
- Professional references
How the application works
- 1
Create an account and apply
- 2
Pay the application fee
- 3
Upload your payment document
- 4
Board verifies payment and assesses
- 5
Badge awarded, certificate emailed
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