Certified Communications Security Professional (CCSP)

The Certified Communications Security Professional designation (CCSP) is the hallmark of professionalism in communication, fraud management, revenue assurance, and security. Attainment of professional recognition is a distinct and desirable mark of professional and educational achievement. A successful career in any profession is marked by an appropriate degree of certification. This testifies that the candidate has attained educational and practical experience.

The Communications Fraud Control Association (CFCA) seeks to advance to the highest standards of professional behavior and competence among its membership through a certification program.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to petition for the CCSP examination, applicants must be members in good standing who meet all current criteria as established by the Certification Committee and approved by the CFCA Board of Directors.

How to apply for certification:

1. File application on the petition form provided by CFCA.
2. Submit all required data along with petition i.e., employment/experience verification forms.
3. Remit non-refundable application fee of $200.00 (U.S. funds) with petition.
4. The petition is review by the Certification Committee to ensure eligibility requirements have been met.
5. The applicant is notified of the status of the petition, and if approved, the date, time, and procedure to follow for taking the examination.

Cost: A $200.00 (U.S.) non-refundable administrative fee is required upon filing the petition. If eligible to sit for the exam, any matriculation/proctor fee will be passed through to the candidate for payment prior to the exam.

Examination Dates: The exam can be scheduled at any of the three  Educational Event in the US. Individual arrangements will be made throughout the year to accommodate individuals seeking to take the exam at other times. The petition must be submitted 45 days prior to taking the exam in order to allow sufficient time for the review and verification process.

Requirements for Certified Communications Security Professional:

Category	Minimum Requirements
Experience	50 credits
Education	75 credits
Association Activity	30 credits
Any combination of the above	45 credits
Total Minimum Requirement	200 credits
Experience: (A minimum of 50 credits needed.)

CCSP PROGRAM WORKSHEET (Excel) 

 

Education (Formal and Industry)
Education			75
Associate Degree	10		0
Bachelors Degree	15		0
Masters Degree	20		0
PhD or JD	40		0
CFCA Conferences (Each)	20		0
CFCA Workshops (Day) - Attendee	8		0
CFCA KNOW (Per Session)	2		0
CFCA Communicator Quiz (2 per calendar year with 75% passing)	5		0
Allied Association Program (Max)	10		0
Other Credential Programs
CFE	10		0
CISSP	10		0
CISA	10		0
CPP	10		0
Others will be assessed on individual basis (1 credit per hour)			0
Education Sub Total			0

CFCA Association Activity
Total For CFCA Association Activity			30
CFCA Membership (per year)	5		0
CFCA Director (per year)	10		0
CFCA Officer (per year	15		0
CFCA Committee Chair (per year)	10		0
Participation on CFCA Committee (per year)	5		0
CFCA Live Info Sharing Forum	2		0
Speaker (Per Presentation)	10		0
CFCA Award Winner	5	2	10
Published Article (=>750 words)	10		0
Other Related	5		0
Association Activity Sub Total			10

Any Combination of Above			45
Sub Total			0

GRAND TOTAL

200

10

For each experience listed, submit a Communications Experience Verification Form that is subject to independent verification. Any false or misleading information will be cause for invalidating the petition.

Credits may only be applied to one category; no double counting of the same credit is permitted.

All credits are retroactive and must be verifiable. It is the member’s responsibility to keep track of attendance at the various programs. Should you have any questions pertaining to the CCSP program, contact the CFCA Headquarters, Certification Department.