CREST is an international not-for-profit accreditation and certification body that represents and supports the technical information security market.

CREST provides internationally recognised accreditations for organisations and professional level certifications for individuals providing vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, cyber incident response, threat intelligence services and Security Operations Centre (SOC) services. All CREST member companies undergo regular and stringent assessment; while CREST qualified individuals have to pass rigorous examinations to demonstrate knowledge, skill and competence.

CREST is governed by elected Councils of experienced
security professionals who also promote, develop and support awareness, ethics and standards within the cyber security marketplace.