CREST stories
Abacus wins CREST approval for penetration testing
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Abacus secures CREST accreditation for penetration testing, bolstering its pitch to regulated sectors as demand rises for verified cyber security assurance.
Lightyear cuts FX fees to shake up UK broker market
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Lightyear scraps commissions and slashes FX fees to 0.1%, escalating a price war among UK brokers as tax-year-end competition heats up.
Acumen Cyber appoints Derek Whigham to support UK growth
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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encryption
Glasgow cyber security provider Acumen Cyber appoints veteran strategist Derek Whigham to its board to steer UK growth and services.
Astra unveils cloud scanner to cut misconfig alert noise
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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devops
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Astra launches a continuous cloud scanner for AWS, Azure and GCP, promising fewer false alerts by validating which risks are truly exploitable.
Pentest People unveils platform with usability & UX upgrades
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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socs
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apm
Pentest People launches GuardNest, a redesigned cybersecurity platform enhancing usability, workflows, and accessibility for efficient vulnerability management.
CREST launches staged programme to guide firms to full cyber accreditation
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
CREST launches Pathway and Pathway+ programmes to guide firms through staged progression towards full cyber security accreditation and trust.
AI drives 80 percent of phishing with USD $112 million lost in India
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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malware
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data protection
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semiconductors
AI powers 80% of phishing attacks, causing USD $112 million in losses in India by May 2025, as cybercrime evolves with machine-generated deception.
Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.
Jane Frankland awarded MBE for cyber security advocacy
Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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Jane Frankland, a leading advocate for women in cyber security, has been honoured with an MBE for her significant contributions to the field.
NormCyber honoured as Fortinet's Security Operations Partner
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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siem
NormCyber crowned Fortinet's Security Operations Partner of the Year, solidifying its prowess in advanced cyber threat defence at the UK Partner Awards.
Pentest People achieve Assured Service Provider status for NCSC CIE scheme
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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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.
Obrela earns prestigious CREST NCSC CIR Level 2 status in cybersecurity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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.
Bridewell collaborates with Microsoft on Security Copilot development
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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UK cybersecurity firm, Bridewell, is teaming up with Microsoft to refine their Security Copilot product, leveraging AI technology to enhance cyber defence capabilities.
NCSC launches Cyber Incident Exercising scheme in the UK
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
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incident management
The NCSC has launched a new Cyber Incident Exercising scheme, providing cyber-incident preparation services to UK firms.
Norm gains three key cyber security accreditations from CREST & NCSC
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Cybersecurity firm, Norm, earns prestigious accreditations from CREST and NCSC, affirming its high-level expertise in cyber defences.
CREST introduces global initiative to boost cyber security standards
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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uc
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cloud security
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collaboration
CREST has launched a global initiative, rallying diverse organisations to improve global cyber security standards.
CREST, IASME and NCSC partner to launch new cyber exercise scheme
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
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emea
New initiative aims to boost UK cyber resilience through a collaborative scheme led by CREST, IASME, and the NCSC.
Bishop Fox continues momentum with expansion into UK and Europe
Fri, 28th Apr 2023
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leadership
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uk expansion
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cyber attacks
Bishop Fox expands into the UK market, offering penetration testing services to help organizations enhance their security posture.
New Trustwave solution designed to uncover complex vulnerabilities
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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devops
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apm
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software development
Trustwave introduces its new Enterprise Pen Testing offering to meet the testing needs of large organizations with extensive vulnerability identification.
Redscan recognised with CREST accreditation for SOC
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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socs
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accreditation
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redscan
Redscan has received accreditation from CREST for its Security Operations Centre (SOC), confirming its place among top security providers.