Cyber Security Professional Development or “CSPD” is the Australian Institute of Cyber Security’s version of Continuing Professional Education or Continuing Professional Development.
As a Graduate Member of AICS, you are required to maintain the currency of your accreditation by completing 10 hours of CSPD per year. You can achieve this by attending events, completing relevant courses, workshops or being involved in our advocacy and committees. Most 1-hour events will give 1 hour of CSPD. The Accreditation Course and other Professional Courses can also grant 5 or 10 hours depending on the course and timing/length.
Professional Development and maintaining hours is fundamental to the high standards of any profession and is especially important in a fast-moving, fast-changing environment that is the Cyber Security industry.