CREST stories
AI is moving from side project to core strategy for consumer brands as founders seek sharper margins, faster sales and better operations.
Projects in Lunar Strategy’s network will now get earlier security checks, as Cyberscope moves into smart contract audits before token launches and expansion.
Buyers of AI tools now have a benchmark to judge testing providers, as CREST's new standard targets gaps in assurance and due diligence.
Customers in Australia and New Zealand may now see Liverton Security as a lower-risk supplier after the Wellington firm won CREST ANZ membership.
Customers may see clearer safeguards as cyber security firms adopt AI, with NCC Group joining a charter setting standards for oversight and transparency.
Security buyers get a stronger benchmark as CREST-certified testers gain faster access to Synack's vetted red team for client engagements.
Boards in regulated sectors now have firmer assurance after Abacus secured CREST approval for penetration testing, renewed annually.
Astra launches a continuous cloud scanner for AWS, Azure and GCP, promising fewer false alerts by validating which risks are truly exploitable.
Pentest People launches GuardNest, a redesigned cybersecurity platform enhancing usability, workflows, and accessibility for efficient vulnerability management.
CREST launches Pathway and Pathway+ programmes to guide firms through staged progression towards full cyber security accreditation and trust.
AI powers 80% of phishing attacks, causing USD $112 million in losses in India by May 2025, as cybercrime evolves with machine-generated deception.
ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.
Cybersecurity firm, Obrela, earns esteemed National Cyber Security Centre Cyber Incident Response Level 2 Assured Service Provider status from CREST; reinforcing its commitment to exceptional cybersecurity readiness.
Procurement teams in defence and critical infrastructure may now view White Rook Cyber more favourably after its CREST testing approval.
Lightyear scraps commissions and slashes FX fees to 0.1%, escalating a price war among UK brokers as tax-year-end competition heats up.
ITSEC Asia teams with Infinix to pre-install AI cyber defence app IntelliBroń Aman on new smartphones, targeting 100,000 users in Indonesia.
Glasgow cyber security provider Acumen Cyber appoints veteran strategist Derek Whigham to its board to steer UK growth and services.
Jane Frankland, a leading advocate for women in cyber security, has been honoured with an MBE for her significant contributions to the field.
NormCyber crowned Fortinet's Security Operations Partner of the Year, solidifying its prowess in advanced cyber threat defence at the UK Partner Awards.
UK cybersecurity firm, Pentest People, gains recognition as an Assured Service Provider under the National Cyber Security Centre's new scheme, boosting cyber incident response resilience.
