Joining the Defence Industry Security Association


Membership Criteria

Membership of DISA is open to any person who is responsible for, or contributes to, the implementation of defence industry security requirements, or who is employed by an organisation carrying out work for, or on behalf of, HM Government and which is protectively marked at CONFIDENTIAL or above.

Membership of DISA is personal to the member. On departure from a defence contractor security appointment, membership ceases and cannot be assumed by either the company or another individual.

The primary benefit of membership of DISA is the opportunity to share experiences and learn from other Security Controllers and like minded individuals. In addition DISA provides collective representation of its members to various official bodies and associated Government agencies.

Applying for membership

Membership costs £72.00 per annum (plus an initial £50.00 administration fee). Invoices are sent out upon approval of applications and are charged on a pro-rata basis. The membership year runs from January to December.

Please do not send any payments with your application form.

For further information please contact disa@cgp.co.uk

Benefits

All members of DISA will receive the following benefits:

  • Contact information for various MoD and Government departments.

  • Access to a range of security training courses, covering a wide range of areas relating to defence security.

  • Access to the DISA website members area which contains up to date information on pertinent security related matters, and on-line Directory of members.

  • Regional meetings, which provide educational presentations and an opportunity to meet other DISA members.

  • The opportunity to attend the Annual General Meeting, conference and formal dinner where key note speakers give presentations on current and future issues. Also an opportunity to to discuss and socialise with DISA members and guests.