GCSB Trustmark
Distinguished Fellow Academic (DFGCSB)
The Distinguished Fellow Academic of the Global Converged Security Board represents the highest academic distinction awarded by GCSB. The designation recognises exceptional achievements in education, research, publication, thought leadership and contribution to advancing global security knowledge.
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Recognition Attributes
- Education
- Research
- Publication
- Thought leadership
- International impact
- Advancing knowledge
GCSB Trustmark Award - designation DFGCSB
- Converged Security Institute (CSI) is the professional development and qualification body.
- Global Converged Security Board (GCSB) is the independent standards, credentialing, accreditation and recognition authority.
- GCSB Trustmark Awards are awarded only to individuals who have demonstrated achievement beyond qualification attainment and membership eligibility.
Trustmark Awards are professional distinctions. They are separate from qualifications, memberships and accreditations.
Eligibility
Individuals only, by nomination. Open only to existing FGCSB holders.
Verification information
Each award carries a unique GCSB verification ID, listed with the holder name, designation, affiliated organisation, country and recognition status in the public Trustmark Registry.
Recognition status
Lifetime distinction, subject to continued adherence to the GCSB Code of Professional Conduct.
Renewal requirements
No renewal fee. Recognition may be withdrawn for breach of the Code of Professional Conduct.
Prerequisites
- Must already hold FGCSB
- Doctorate normally expected
- University lecturer or professor preferred
- Significant body of published work
- International impact
- Board approval required
Application process
- 1
Nomination submitted to the Board
- 2
Independent academic review
- 3
Board approval
- 4
Award issued with verification ID
Award fee: none. Nomination based.
Distinguished Fellow Academic (DFGCSB) - Trustmark Registry
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