Associate Membership

Membership for people who have not yet earned any qualification or direct experience in the field of Cyber Security or Data Privacy. e.g. students, professionals and enthusiasts

Associate Members typically fit the following profiles.

Students

People who are still in school full-time or part-time pursuing an area of Cyber Security or Data Privacy.

Transitioning Pros

People employed in a job that does not directly relate to Cyber Security or Data privacy.

Enthusiasts

People who are interested in the field but are not yet a student nor have direct experience.

Registering is easy.

1

Complete the registration form

Submit your details using our online registration form. We will review and contact you to schedule verification.
2

Verify your identity

A CSPA agent will verify your Caribbean ID by live video. Only persons with an ID (active or inactive) from the Caribbean can become a member.
3

Registration complete

You will now be listed in the online directory as an associate member. From here, you can further develop yourself to apply for professional membership.

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Apply to become a member.

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Already a member, maintain your status.

Submit 5 CPEs every 6 months

CPE means Continuing Professional Education. CPEs are proof that you are participating in activities directly related to earning your Professional Membership status with The Caribbean CSPA.

There are no membership fees.

The administrative costs of maintaining your membership and our operations are covered by corporate sponsors.

The Caribbean CSPA develops Caribbean professionals from beginner to expert.

It's ok if you're not quite there yet.

FAQs

Here are helpful answers to common questions, which you might have.

What is the CSPA?

The Caribbean CSPA is a non-profit organisation that's transforming the Caribbean into an international Cyber Security and Data Privacy hub, led by Jamaican, Gavin Dennis.
What is Associate vs Professional membership?

Associate membership is for people who have not yet earned any qualification or direct experience in the field of Cyber Security or Data Privacy. Professional Membership is for people who have already earned the same.
How do I join the CSPA

You can join the CSPA by completing the online membership form and submitting the relevant documents based on the membership you are applying towards.

How to become a corporate sponsor?

A business may become a corporate sponsor by completing the application form, going through the verification steps and submitting their annual payment.
How can I participate in activities?

Members can participate by contacting us whenever we put out an offer online. These offers will be posted on our Social media pages and will inform you of how to apply to the offer.

Hi there! Be a part of the Caribbean's radical transformation of Cyber Security and Data Privacy. Apply for membership HERE.

“Businesses from all over the world will come to the Caribbean to be a part of our ambitious transformation.”

Gavin Dennis

Director & Professional Member, Jamaica.

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“As a Cyber Security professional, being a part of the CSPA means I'm a part of a Caribbean community that supports people like me.”
Gavin Dennis
Cyber Security Consultant — Jamaican
“Such an association in the Caribbean is critical to ensuring the Caribbean perspective continues to drive global discussions on Cyber Security and Data Privacy.”
Steffy Ann Bisnauth
IT Sales Consultant — Jamaican
“An association of this nature will be an integral part of the development and transformation of cybersecurity and privacy in the Caribbean.”
Shaista Peart
Data Privacy Consultant — Jamaica
“The launch of the CSPA is positioned as an excellent enabler to effect a cyber security-aware consciousness in the Caribbean.”
Alain N'Dalla
Digital Forensic Investigator — Jamaican
“I believe that this is a great venture and a serious step in the right direction for Caribbean cyber security professionals and the region as a whole.”
Daneille O'Neil.
— Jamaican