Australian Information Security Association

As a nationally recognised not-for-profit organisation and charity,[1] the Australian Information Security Association (AISA) champions the development of a robust information security sector by building the capacity of professionals in Australia and advancing the cyber security and safety of the Australian public as well as businesses and governments in Australia.

Established in 1999, AISA has become the recognised authority on information security in Australia with a membership of over 5500 individuals and corporations across the country. AISA caters to all domains of the information security industry with a particular focus on sharing expertise from the field at meetings, focus groups and networking opportunities around Australia.

AISA's vision is a world where all people, businesses and governments are educated about the risks and dangers of cyber attack and data theft, and to enable them to take all reasonable precautions to protect themselves.

The independent non-profit association was created to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of our profession. Our strategic plan calls for continued work in the areas of advocacy, diversity, education, and organisational excellence.

AISA hosts Australia's largest independent not-for-profit Cyber security conference "Australian Cyber Conference" (https://cyberconference.com.au/)

Post-nominals: MAISA, AAISA, FAISA - Guidelines for Use

These guidelines provide direction as to how post-nominals should be represented to indicate AISA membership status.

Definition

Post-nominals are letters placed following a person’s last name to indicate AISA membership status.

Abbreviations

We encourage our members to use their MAISA or AAISA (and FAISA, if applicable) post-nominals at every opportunity, including email sign-offs, official letters, tender documents etc. This helps raise the profile of your professional status and membership with AISA.

Member (MAISA)
  • Full members in good standing can now display the post-nominal to reflect their membership and commitment to ethical conduct.

Associate (AAISA)
  • Is reserved for full-time student members.

Fellow (FAISA)
  • A Fellow is an appropriately qualified and experienced leader recognised for their leadership and commitment to the profession and community. Fellows are awarded the post-nominal by the AISA board after meeting strict criteria and in consultation with the newly formed EAB (Executive Advisory Board).

Order of Post-nominals

Post-nominals should be listed in the following order:

  • For Religious Persons: letters denoting the religious congregation to which they belong.
  • National Honours, such as the Order of Australia (AO, AM, AC).
  • Academic qualifications from lowest to highest, except qualifications awarded by the same institution which are listed together.
  • Fellowships, then AISA Membership (professional institutions and learned bodies, by election or for scholarship).

References
  1. Association, Australian Information Security. "About Us". aisa.org.au. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
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