CREST Cyber Accelerated Maturity Programme

The CREST Cyber Accelerated Maturity Programme (CREST CAMP) is the first international capacity-building initiative to focus on developing cyber service providers and the skilled professionals they rely upon. It provides a vehicle to accelerate cyber capability in countries that have identified the need to improve the maturity of their cyber ecosystem.

Collaboration is at the heart of CREST CAMP, leveraging the experience and expertise of the global cyber community to unite those who want to grow their cyber ecosystem and meet current regulations, with those who want to help create a unified and safer digital world.

CREST CAMP will fund participating organisations as they progress through our new accreditation and membership model called The Accreditation Pathway, and utilise a network of CREST Members, training providers and national authorities to enable organisations to self-assess their capabilities against our standards, identify their maturity state and gain a greater understanding of their domestic, national and international markets.

As a participating organisation in CREST CAMP, you’ll benefit from:

• Funded Access to CREST’s Accreditation Pathway: Joining and first year fees waived
• Expert Guidance: Leverage the experience and knowledge of a mentor who will help you navigate CREST standards, ensuring your organisation meets the necessary criteria
• Tailored Support: Over 4 days, your mentor will work closely with your team to address gaps in methodology, policies, and skills, and create a detailed plan for improvement. If lack of skills or certifications are identified as a potential requirement, support might include adding some of your staff to cyber security training courses aligned to CREST certifications and/or exam vouchers for CREST’s exams
• Comprehensive Assessment: Receive a thorough review of your organisation’s current status against CREST standards, giving you a clear roadmap for progression
• Exclusive Insights: Gain deeper understanding through hands-on mentorship, and where possible, shadow the mentor’s organisation for valuable, practical insights into best practices (subject to confidentiality)
• Prepare for CREST Membership: Fast-track your journey towards becoming a CREST-accredited provider, positioning your organisation as a leader in the global cyber security landscape
• Long-term Partnerships: Build lasting relationships with top-tier mentors, creating opportunities for future collaborations and business growth
• A unique opportunity to enhance your organisation’s standards, gain international recognition, and unlock future business opportunities through the prestigious CREST network.

CREST CAMP is funded through contributions from government development budgets and philanthropic grants.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) awarded a grant to CREST to trial CREST CAMP in Armenia, Bahrain, Georgia, Ghana, Kenya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar; and Thailand.

The grant has been made from the FCDO’s International Security Fund (ISF), Global Cyber Programme. This portfolio is focused on building cyber capacity overseas, including both country specific and global funds. The CREST CAMP grant is awarded from the global fund, enabling us to have a far-reaching impact where the opportunity and need are greatest.

If you are a government or philanthropist and would like to fund CREST CAMP, or a National Authority interested in getting access to CREST CAMP funding, please contact [email protected]

The following countries are currently signed up for CREST CAMP:

• Armenia
• Bahrain
• Georgia
• Ghana
• Kenya
• Lithuania
• Malaysia
• Oman
• Qatar
• Thailand

But keep checking this page, as more countries will be added to this list as they are onboarded.

If you are a cyber security service provider in a country that has signed-up to CREST CAMP and would like to participate in the programme, please complete the form below.