CREST Information

["admin () crest-approved org" <admin () crest-approved org>]

All

Following on from previous responses, and hopefully answering some of 
the questions raised; CREST has been put together by a large number of 
Pen Testing providers in the UK, although many of these are global 
organisations and CREST's aspirations are of internationalisation.

CREST (GB) is a not for profit organization that aims to provide 
standards for companies providing pen test services and technical 
qualifications for individuals. The standards include guidance on 
methodologies, code’s of conduct and staff vetting, they do not however 
include actual methodologies. The professional qualification for 
individuals consists of both written and practical elements, and has 
been designed by individuals who are actively involved within the pen 
testing industry.

Currently the technical assessments are conducted on Core skills, 
Infrastructure Assessments and Web Application assessments, there are a 
number of specialist areas that will be available in the coming months, 
such as Wireless and VoIP. The full technical syllabus and availability 
of the examinations along with all other relevant documentation 
including Company Membership Applications will all be made available on 
the new CREST web site in the coming weeks. With the current numbers 
registered it is expected that the first available exam bookings will be 
in January.

CREST is supported and aided by an Industry Advisory Panel (IAP) where 
its members, taken from many sectors such as Banking, Healthcare, and 
Government provide guidance and advice from the user community of pen 
testing services to CREST and its members.

CREST has just completed its move to new premises, however, there is no 
reason that responses should be slow, so please accept my apologies for 
that. Feel free to resend any enquiry’s to either 
info () crest-approved org or admin () crest-approved org and we will endeavor 
to respond as soon as possible.

On behalf of CREST (GB) Limited
admin () crest-approved org
Tel: 01753 722065


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