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TRADEMARK PROTECTION NOTICE

Safeguarding The Digital Trust Institute® (DTI®), NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) and Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) Credential Ecosystems

 

CySec Professionals Ltd is the sole global owner of the The Digital Trust Institute® (DTI®), Digital Trust Professional® (DTP®) and NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) family of trademarks, including all associated certification titles, course names, and identifiers used within the DTI®, DTP® and NCSP® credential ecosystem.

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These marks are fully registered and legally protected across both the United Kingdom and the European Union, supported by priority filings and prior use in Australia, Canada and the United States.

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This legal foundation ensures that enterprises, governments, and regulators can rely on the DTI®, DTP® and NCSP® identities as the authoritative, standards‑aligned credential for Digital Trust, NIST‑aligned and NCSC-aligned cybersecurity and AI‑governance workforce development.

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CySec’s registered rights include, but are not limited to:

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These registrations provide CySec with exclusive rights to use these marks in connection The Digital Trust Institute®, and training, education, certification, and workforce‑development services aligned to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0) and NIST Special Publications and NCSC guidance.

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Unauthorised Use of CySec’s Marks

 

​CySec has identified instances of unauthorised use of its protected marks and marks confusingly similar to them, by third parties across course titles, courseware, digital badges, marketing materials, metadata, and online platforms.

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Such use is not permitted and may mislead learners, employers, and partners by implying an association with the DTI®, DTP® and NCSP® ecosystem where none exists.

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CySec requires all organisations and individuals to immediately cease any unauthorised use of:

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  • Its registered marks

  • Any identical, derivative, or confusingly similar marks including terminology likely to cause consumer confusion or imply endorsement by CySec.

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This requirement applies to all uses, including:

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  • course titles and descriptions

  • training materials and manuals

  • digital badges and certificates

  • websites, landing pages, and catalogues

  • social media posts and profiles

  • marketing collateral

  • metadata, alt‑text, and SEO tags

  • URL paths and headings

  • reseller and partner listings

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Authorised Use Only

 

Only organisations and individuals expressly licensed or approved by CySec Professionals Ltd are permitted to use the DTI®, DTP®, NCSP® and related marks in any commercial or educational context.

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If you are unsure whether your use is authorised, please contact CySec for clarification before publishing or promoting any materials.

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Global Trademark Protection

 

  • United Kingdom (2020, 2023-2024): NCSP related trademarks filed and registered.

  • United Kingdom (2024): Successful defence of NCSP related trademarks against US opposition.

  • United Kingdom (2024): DTI related trademarks filed and registered.

  • European Union (2025-2026): NCSP and related trademarks filed and registered uncontested.

  • United States, Canada & Australia (2026): NCSP, DTP and related Trademarks filed.

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CySec’s Commitment to Protecting the DTI®, DTP® and NCSP® Ecosystem

 

CySec will continue to monitor the market globally and will take appropriate action to protect the integrity, clarity, and trust associated with the DTI®, DTP® and NCSP® credential ecosystems.

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These protections ensure that Members, learners, employers, partners, and regulators can rely on the DTI®, DTP® and NCSP® identity as a trusted, standards‑aligned, and globally recognised credential framework.

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Further updates will be provided as the ecosystem continues to expand.

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