AiSP (Association of Information Security Professionals)

What AiSP (Association of Information Security Professionals) does

AiSP (Association of Information Security Professionals) is a Singapore-domiciled non-profit professional association founded in 2008 that serves the country's cybersecurity workforce through certifications, community programming, and industry convening. The association operates an Information Security Body of Knowledge (IS-BOK) framework and offers two proprietary credentials — the Qualified Information Security Professional (QISP) and Qualified Information Security Associate (QISA) certifications — alongside a curated Approved Certification List that recognizes credentials from CSA, CompTIA, CREST, EC-Council, GIAC, ISACA, and ISC2. Its community infrastructure comprises seven specialized Communities of Practice covering AI, CISO, Cloud Security, Data & Privacy, DevSecOps, LITE (Legal Investigative Technology Experts), and Quantum Security, plus the Women in Cyber initiative with 35+ mentors and the Student Volunteer Recognition Programme (SVRP) that operates at three tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold).

The association generates revenue through three recurring subscription streams: Individual Membership Fees across Affiliate, Associate, and Ordinary tiers; the Corporate Partner Programme (CPP) serving 40+ enterprises with visibility, event passes, and 100 complimentary Affiliate seats per partner; and the Academic Partner Programme (APP) priced at SGD 3,000 annually, covering 10+ Institutes of Higher Learning with student chapters and complimentary memberships. Additional revenue comes from event sponsorships, learning journeys, and regional partnerships with GISEC Global, RSAC, CDIC, and DigiTech ASEAN. The association operates from Punggol in Singapore's North-East Region with 37 employees, is backed by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) — whose CEO chairs the Advisory Council — and is governed by an annually elected Executive Committee alongside an Advisory Council that includes senior leaders from ST Engineering, OCBC Bank, Maybank, and SUTD.

Name

AiSP (Association of Information Security Professionals)

Legal name

Association of Information Security Professionals

Website

https://aisp.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AiSP is a Singapore-based non-profit professional association, founded in 2008, that sets the IS-BOK framework and QISP/QISA certifications and operates 7 cybersecurity Communities of Practice, serving individual professionals, 40+ corporate partners, and 10+ academic institutions across Singapore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Audit, Explainability & Accountability Tooling (traceability, reporting) (HDAAAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory Readiness & Audit Automation (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001) (HDAAAMAE), Enterprise AI Governance, Risk & Compliance Platforms (Model Risk, Audit, Policies) (HDAEANAE), Responsible AI, AI Governance & Compliance Services (BPAEAHAJ)

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Cybersecurity certification programs
• Information security body of knowledge
• Professional membership networks
• Communities of practice

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for individual cybersecurity professionals at various tiers (Affiliate, Associate, Ordinary)
2. Corporate Partner Programme (CPP): Annual corporate partnership fees providing companies visibility in Singapore's cybersecurity ecosystem, event participation, and talent pipeline access
3. Academic Partner Programme (APP): Annual fees for institutions of higher learning providing student chapter support, complimentary memberships, and industry engagement
4. Event Sponsorships and Partnerships: Revenue from sponsored events, learning journeys, and partner events listings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AiSP is a Singapore-based professional membership association that delivers the Information Security Body of Knowledge (IS-BOK) framework and the Qualified Information Security Professional (QISP) and Qualified Information Security Associate (QISA) certifications. It runs seven specialized Communities of Practice, the Women in Cyber initiative, the Student Volunteer Recognition Programme (SVRP), and the Cybersecurity Awareness and Advisory Programme (CAAP). The association serves individual cybersecurity professionals, corporate partners, and academic institutions through tiered membership programs.

Product overview

AiSP (Association of Information Security Professionals) is a professional membership association for cybersecurity professionals in Singapore, not a software product company. Its offerings consist of professional certifications (QISP, QISA), the IS-BOK framework, community of practice groups (AI, CISO, Cloud Security, Data & Privacy, DevSecOps, LITE, Quantum Security), membership programs (Individual, Corporate, Academic), and volunteer/education initiatives (SVRP, Women in Cyber, CAAP). These are membership services and programs rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• QISP (Qualified Information Security Professional) Certification A professional certification that validates an individual's knowledge and skills based on the IS-BOK framework, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices. Targeted at cybersecurity professionals in Singapore.
• QISA (Qualified Information Security Associate) Certification An associate-level certification for information security professionals, providing entry-level validation of cybersecurity competencies.
• IS-BOK (Information Security Body of Knowledge) A framework defining core cybersecurity domains and competencies for professionals in Singapore, serving as the foundation for AiSP's certification programs.
• Corporate Partner Programme (CPP) An annual partnership programme for companies to be profiled as active contributors to Singapore's cybersecurity community, offering website listing, free/discounted event passes, 100 complimentary Affiliate memberships, speaker opportunities, and job advertisement features.
• Academic Partner Programme (APP) An annual programme for Institutes of Higher Learning at $3,000 per year, offering student chapter inclusion, up to 100 free AiSP memberships, and complimentary Affiliate membership for all full-time students.
• Community of Practice (CoP) Seven specialized communities covering AI, CISO, Cloud Security, Data & Privacy, DevSecOps, LITE (Legal Investigative Technology Experts), and Quantum Security, enabling members to explore, learn, and advance cybersecurity practices through peer collaboration.
• Student Volunteer Recognition Programme (SVRP) A programme encouraging volunteerism among students while developing their interest in cybersecurity, organized by AiSP and backed by CSA, with Bronze, Silver, and Gold tier recognition levels.
• Women in Cyber Initiative A volunteer-run programme promoting development, advancement, and inclusion of women in cybersecurity through career talks, mentorship programmes, and networking events.
• Cybersecurity Awareness and Advisory Programme (CAAP) An initiative that delivers cybersecurity awareness workshops to organizations and schools, educating students and professionals on cybersecurity best practices.
• Individual Membership Tiers (Affiliate, Associate, Ordinary) Annual individual membership at multiple tiers (Affiliate, Associate, Ordinary) for cybersecurity professionals, providing access to certifications, Communities of Practice, networking, and Professional Indemnity coverage for AVIP members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35+ Women in Cyber mentors supporting female cybersecurity professionals and students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• AcroniscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVRP partner offering internship opportunities for Gold Award recipients. Supports the Student Volunteer Recognition Programme with practical industry exposure for students.
• Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government backer of SVRP programme. CSA CEO (Ms Gwenda Fong) serves as Advisory Council Chair. Provides strategic direction and national cybersecurity alignment for AiSP initiatives.
• CSIT (Centre for Strategic Cyberspace + International Studies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVRP partner collaborating on cybersecurity research and training initiatives for students.
• Div0coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVRP partner supporting diversity in cybersecurity through joint initiatives and Women in Cyber activities.
• Ensign InfoSecuritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVRP partner and supporter. Hosts Women in Cyber learning journeys at their facilities. Major pure-play cybersecurity services firm in Asia.
• GovTechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVRP partner supporting government technology and cybersecurity talent development initiatives.
• iCyberWiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVRP partner supporting cybersecurity education and awareness initiatives.
• JT ConsultancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVRP partner supporting cybersecurity consulting and training initiatives.
• SingtelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVRP partner providing internship opportunities and industry exposure for student volunteers. Key industry player in Singapore's cybersecurity ecosystem.
• Trend MicrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVRP partner hosting learning journeys for students. Global cybersecurity vendor supporting AiSP Women in Cyber initiatives including fireside chats.
• Cyber Youth SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partner for SVRP programme, specifically supporting the secondary school and pre-university track to attract youth to cybersecurity volunteering.
• Horangi (a Bitdefender Company)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPotential sponsor and steward for Quantum Security CoP activities, supporting the establishment of quantum security community of practice.
• National Quantum-Safe Network (NQSN)coreTechnology or IntegrationStakeholder engagement for Quantum Security CoP supporting national Quantum-Safe initiatives and preparedness.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aisp-sg

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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