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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.
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Cyberscope joins Lunar Strategy in Web3 security push

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Cyberscope and Lunar Strategy team up to offer Web3 projects audits, compliance checks and launch support before they scale.
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Astra unveils cloud scanner to cut misconfig alert noise

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Astra launches a continuous cloud scanner for AWS, Azure and GCP, promising fewer false alerts by validating which risks are truly exploitable.
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Pentest People unveils platform with usability & UX upgrades

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Pentest People launches GuardNest, a redesigned cybersecurity platform enhancing usability, workflows, and accessibility for efficient vulnerability management.
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CREST launches staged programme to guide firms to full cyber accreditation

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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CREST launches Pathway and Pathway+ programmes to guide firms through staged progression towards full cyber security accreditation and trust.
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AI drives 80 percent of phishing with USD $112 million lost in India

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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AI powers 80% of phishing attacks, causing USD $112 million in losses in India by May 2025, as cybercrime evolves with machine-generated deception.
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Obrela earns prestigious CREST NCSC CIR Level 2 status in cybersecurity

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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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.
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Norm gains three key cyber security accreditations from CREST & NCSC

Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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Cybersecurity firm, Norm, earns prestigious accreditations from CREST and NCSC, affirming its high-level expertise in cyber defences.
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CREST introduces global initiative to boost cyber security standards

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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CREST has launched a global initiative, rallying diverse organisations to improve global cyber security standards.