August Communications Pte. Ltd.

August Communications Pte. Ltd.

Speciality: Application Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing

Singapore, Singapore 14 employees
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[01] About

IT and cybersecurity company founded in 2015; based in Singapore; 14 employees; offers penetration testing, security assessment, cybersecurity consultation, and IT automation; CREST-certified security testing services.

AugustComms is an IT company which was founded in 2015, by a group of IT veterans in various disciplines such as telco, security, data analytics, and applications development. We are motivated to deliver IT solutions and services in a different manner, tailored to our customers' business needs. AugustComms believes that technologies can be used to enable businesses in a more optimized and cost effective manner.
[02] Services
Provides Cybersecurity Defense
Penetration Testing
Data Analytics
Managed IT Services.
[03] Certifications
CREST

CREST Cybersecurity Certification


Origin


CREST (Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers) was established in 2006 in the United Kingdom by a group of cybersecurity professionals and industry representatives. It was created to address the growing need for standardized, recognized qualifications in penetration testing and cybersecurity services. The organization emerged from concerns about the quality and professionalism of security testing services, aiming to provide a framework that would certify both individual practitioners and the companies that employ them.


Industry Value


CREST certifications are highly valued in the cybersecurity industry because they demonstrate a practitioner's technical competence and adherence to professional ethical standards. Many government agencies, financial institutions, and large corporations specifically require CREST-certified professionals when procuring penetration testing or security assessment services. The certification provides assurance to employers and clients that certified individuals have been independently verified to possess the necessary skills and knowledge, and that they follow established codes of conduct. This makes CREST credentials particularly important for cybersecurity professionals working in regulated industries or seeking to work with organizations that have stringent security requirements.