Announcement
The Global Converged Security Board has updated the entry requirements for three individual Trustmark Awards: GCSB Accredited Instructor (GCSB-AI), GCSB Accredited Consultant (GCSB-AC) and GCSB Accredited Auditor (GCSB-AA).
From 5 November 2026, applicants need CSCE and CSP and current MCSI membership or higher. CSL and CCSO remain welcome but are no longer required. Experience, evidence and fee requirements are unchanged, and every award is still decided by the Board.
From recognition to professional opportunity
Each award now connects to a defined role in the GCSB Organisational Trustmark:
- GCSB-AC Accredited Consultants can act as Implementation Partners, engaged and paid directly by client organisations to implement the GCSB Converged Security Framework and prepare evidence.
- GCSB-AA Accredited Auditors have a pathway to GCSB-Registered External Auditor (GCSB-EA) registration, so they can be engaged directly by client organisations for independent evidence reviews.
- GCSB-AI Accredited Instructors are recognised to teach for GCSB Training Partners and Accredited Partners.
Party bundles with responsibilities and templates for clients, Implementation Partners and External Auditors are available to download from the Standards page.
Independence safeguards
Whoever implements never examines. External Auditors must have no ties with a client or its Implementation Partner for 36 months before and 24 months after a review. GCSB never implements what it certifies and does not sell training, consulting or audit services. No award, consultant or auditor can promise or guarantee a Trustmark outcome.
How to apply
Create an account in the Trustmark Portal, pay the award fee through the Stripe link, and submit your application with evidence.
View the Individual Trustmark Awards · Download the party bundles · Apply
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