Aikido Security Earns CREST Accreditation for Penetration Testing
Summary
Aikido Security says it has earned CREST accreditation for human-led penetration testing. CREST assesses the provider’s testing methodology, client-data protection, quality assurance and staff qualifications.
Key points
- Aikido Security says its CREST accreditation covers the penetration-testing discipline and applies to its human-led testing.
- The article says CREST assesses a provider’s testing methodology, client-data protection, quality assurance and staff qualifications.
- Aikido presents human-led, CREST-accredited tests as an option for customers whose auditors or standards require human-performed testing.
- The company also offers continuous autonomous AI pentests between human-led engagements.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Aikido Security announced CREST accreditation for its human-led penetration testing service.
- Impact
- Aikido Security says the accreditation covers its penetration-testing discipline and that CREST reviewed its processes. The service provides a human-led testing option for standards requiring human testing; the article says this may help regulated organizations with supplier due diligence and audit requirements.
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Critical infrastructureBanks, government bodies and critical infrastructure rarely choose a pentest provider on technical merit alone. Their regulators, auditors and procurement rules ask for proof that the tester is qualified, independentGovernmentBanks, government bodies and critical infrastructure rarely choose a pentest provider on technical merit alone. Their regulators, auditors and procurement rules ask for proof that the tester is qualified, independent