Apply For CREST Professional Title Cyber Security Recognition

The application process

Is your application being funded? Your application journey will look a bit different from the image above, so be sure to check the requirements for your funding programme and if you meet them.

Before you begin the application process, please ensure you have checked the following:

Do you have the relevant certifications and demonstrable experience?

Have you checked the relevant fees?

Do you meet the minimum qualification level for the Professional Title you’re applying for?

Is your application being funded? If so, what are the requirements for your funding program, and do you meet them?

Available Professional Titles

Principal > Practitioner > Chartered Security Testing Professional Registration

The Security Testing specialism involves evaluating the security of systems and networks through various testing methodologies. Professionals in the Security Testing field are essential for identifying and addressing vulnerabilities, and ensuring the robustness and resilience of systems against potential threats.

Key Areas of Competence:

– Penetration Testing: Simulating cyber-attacks to identify vulnerabilities.

– Vulnerability Assessment: Systematically reviewing systems for security weaknesses.

– Security Audits: Comprehensive reviews of security policies and procedures.

CREST offers the following titles:

– Practitioner Cyber Security Professional (PraCSP)

– Principal Cyber Security Professional (PriCSP)

– Chartered Cyber Security Professional (ChCSP)

Entry requirements

The application form includes both technical and non-technical competency questions based on the UK Cyber Security Council Standard for Professional Competence and Commitment (UK CSC SPCC).

For the Security Testing specialism, a contextualisation document has been created that outlines the types of evidence you can provide to meet the competence and commitment statements

The application form is straightforward and includes the following sections:

– Your Details

– Competence and Commitment Evidence (A, B, C, D, E)

– Employer Recommendation (Professional Registration Attestation)

– Declaration

Note that the requirements below are required to fulfil the technical element (Competence A) for Practitioner, Principal and Chartered Security Testing titles:

	Practitioner	Principal	Chartered
Certifications	Applicants should have CREST CRT or equivalent qualifications approved by the UK CSC	CREST CCT INF or CREST CCT APP or Equivalent qualifications approved by the UK CSC	CREST CCT INF or CREST CCT APP or Equivalent qualifications approved by the UK CSC
Other requirements		Applicants must have successfully passed one of the required certifications.	Applicants must have successfully passed one of the required certifications, and be able to demonstrate significant delivery experience at Team Leader level. (For example, having re-validated a CHECK Team Leader qualification at least once).

Information on fees

Standard fees

Fee Element	Fee
Members	£800+VAT (where applicable)
Non-Members	£660+VAT (where applicable)

Note

– The fee includes the application, assessment, and UKCSC registration costs.

– If your application is unsuccessful, the UKCSC registration portion of the fee will be reimbursed.

– NB: The fees have increased in line with UKCSC price increases, which took effect from May 2026.

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The application process

Available Professional Titles

Principal > Practitioner > Chartered Security Testing Professional Registration

Information on fees

Standard fees