20th October 2021
Thanks to the recent CREST accreditation, ConnectDS continues to verifiably provide best-in-class penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for businesses.
Connect Digital Security has invested in its people, processes and systems to deliver high-quality professional cyber security services,” said Rowland Johnson, president of CREST. “Achieving CREST accreditation for both Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing is a strong ...
14th October 2021 On Wednesday (13 October 2021) the Minister for Home Affairs announced the release of the Australian Government’s Ransomware Action Plan, which outlines the capabilities and powers that Australia aims to use to combat ransomware and provides information on where victims can go for help.
“CREST Australia welcomes the Commonwealth’s initiative to tackle the ongoing scourge of ...
7th October 2021 CREST welcomes the updated Cyber Security Strategy published by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) on 5 October to help the country to adapt to new and growing cyber threats and emerging technologies.
The updated strategy includes an increased emphasis on collaboration with industry and workforce development. It builds on Singapore’s 2016 Cyber Security Strategy ...
7th October 2021 CREST is committed to providing its members with the ability to shape and influence all of its strategic initiatives. As a result, we are delighted to announce that we will be holding a series of elections to our local and regional councils on the 1st and 2nd of December 2021.
CREST has had significant traction internationally, ...
5th October 2021
October 4, 2021: Kontex are CREST recognised across the EMEA Region. Our focus is on demonstrating professionalism across our security testing services while providing detailed, achievable and practical advice to organisations of any size. We are confident in our ability to conduct effective, well-managed Penetration Testing services, led by our subject matter experts.
“Recognising the vital role of penetration testing ...
4th October 2021 To provide support for members that operate in Europe and also to ensure greater alignment with European initiatives, CREST is in the advanced stages of launching an EU Chapter. A call has gone out to members for expressions of support for a new EU Local Council and we are expecting the new EU Chapter to ...
30th September 2021 On 25 September the UK EC-RRG published an update to its Resilience Guidelines for Providers of Critical National Telecommunications Infrastructure. The aim of the publication is to provide guidance for communications providers to decide how to establish and maintain the appropriate levels of resilience in their networks consistent with being part of the Critical National ...
28th September 2021 The potentially far-reaching implications of a new licensing framework proposed by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) are being examined by CREST members.
The Industry Consultation Paper on the Licensing Framework for Cybersecurity Service Providers, issued by the CSA on 20 September, proposes a licensing structure that would apply to many cybersecurity service providers (CSPs) ...
22nd September 2021 A dedicated supporter of CREST for many years, Rowland Johnson was instrumental in CREST’s international growth, playing a key role in the creation of CREST in Singapore and America. He was also a founding director of cyber security company Nettitude and oversaw its acquisition by Lloyd’s Register in 2018.
Rowland’s appointment was unanimously approved by the ...
7th September 2021 Further to our announcement on 26 April regarding the restarting of practical examinations in the UK, CREST is pleased to be able to update members and candidates with locations, dates and exam information.
Practical examinations will be held in three locations and run from June to December 2021. The examination centres will be confirmed with candidates.
We ...