AICS packages
AICS groups its core work into practical packages so cyber security practitioners, organisations and educators can find the right starting point quickly.
Choose the package that fits your need
AICS supports the cyber security profession through accredited courses, chartered membership pathways and practical services for organisations. The packages below are a simple way to understand where to begin. They do not replace a conversation with AICS, but they help you identify the area that best matches your current situation.
Individuals may be looking for professional recognition, a clearer development pathway or a designation that reflects their experience. Organisations may need stronger governance, better policy foundations or access to suitably recognised practitioners. Educators and learners may be seeking clear course pathways and plain English resources. People affected by cybercrime may need practical support and incident response guidance.
Practitioner membership package
This package is for cyber security practitioners who want a recognised professional pathway through AICS membership. It supports progression through the appropriate designation pathway, including MAICS, GAICS and FAICS, depending on assessed experience, capability and standing.
Education package
This package brings together AICS learning resources, including Cyber Invaders, the cyber security glossary and accredited course information. It is suited to learners, schools, educators and people building cyber awareness in plain English without unnecessary jargon.
Organisation package
This package is for organisations that want a structured starting point for cyber security governance. It may include governance assessment, policy review or development, and access to recognised practitioners who can help translate cyber risk into practical organisational action.
Incident response package
This package is for people and organisations dealing with cybercrime or a suspected cyber incident. It provides a pathway to cybercrime services, practical response support and clear next steps when the priority is to contain harm and understand what has happened.
How the packages work
Each package is a starting point rather than a fixed product list. AICS uses these groupings to help people find the right area of the institute without needing to understand every service, membership level or education option first. The aim is to make the first step clear, then guide the next step based on need.
The practitioner package focuses on professional standing and chartered membership. The education package focuses on learning, awareness and accredited courses. The organisation package focuses on governance, policy and access to suitable professional capability. The incident response package focuses on practical support where cybercrime or a suspected incident is already in progress.
If you are unsure which package applies, start with the closest match. AICS can then help direct you to the right pathway, whether that is membership, education, organisational support or incident response.
Find the right AICS starting point
If you are not sure which package is right for you or your organisation, contact AICS and describe what you are trying to achieve.