Apply to Be a CACS

Before You Start


CACS Requirements
2 years of equivalent experience (adjusted for education level ) with a significant cybersecurity component
No case study required
Score > 80% on a one-part exam containing multiple choice questions

Material to Be Submitted


CACS applicants must arrange to have the following materials submitted before the application deadline (see attached schedule):

1

Examination Application Form

submitted by applicant. Please submit a photocopy of your passport along with your application.
Due 1 week before online exam or 2 weeks for on-site exam. Download Form
2

Referee Statement

(two are required) submitted by referee (one for each referee listed in Examination Application Form)
Due 90 days after the exam has been taken. Download Form
3

Eligibility Requirements for Examination - CACS

A candidate must have 2 referee statements from other professionals (preferably CACEs) recommending candidates.

A candidate must have a minimum of 2 years related experience with credit given for education as follows:

Highest Educational Level Engineering Degree Other Technical degree Non-Technical Degree
No higher level education Subtract 0 years Subtract 0 years Subtract 0 years
Bachelor Degree Subtract 3 years Subtract 2 year Subtract 1 year
Due 90 days after the exam has been taken.
4

Copies of Licenses, Registrations & Certification

submitted by applicant (one for each listed in Examination Application Form) . A photocopy of your diploma will suffice the requirement.
Due 90 days after the exam has been taken.
5

Please submit a scan of your passport / government ID.

Due 90 days after the exam has been taken.
6

Payment for Application Fee

Due 1 week before online exam or 2 weeks for on-site exam. Pay Fee

Submit Application


The application forms must be emailed to the Certification team admin@exidacfse.com.

Notification of Examination


Admission Applicants must allow two (2) weeks for full processing of their complete applications for onsite exams and one (1) week for on-line exams.

At least one week prior to the examination date, an admission notice will be sent to eligible candidates and will confirm dates, times, and location of the examination. If the admission notice has not been received at least one (1) weeks prior to the examination date, the candidate must contact the Certification Team.

Take the Exam!


Completed application materials must be received by the Certification team at least 2 weeks prior to the on-site exam date or 1 week prior to on-line. The specific date is usually noted on the exam schedule information page. Please note that because of the tight deadline, incomplete applications will not be guaranteed a place at the exam. It is strongly recommended that all applicants send in their information well in advance of these deadlines to ensure a place at the on-site exam or secure the date and time you’re your choice for the on=line exam. There are no refunds.

View a List of exam Dates