Security Simplified Limited

Security Simplified Limited

Speciality: Penetration Testing and Security Assessments

Thorndon, New Zealand 1 employees
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[01] About

Cybersecurity and penetration testing firm based in Wellington, NZ; founded 2018 with 1 employee; specializes in security assessment, risk management, and web application security, emphasizing innovation and excellence.

Security Simplified is a boutique IT security consulting and penetration testing company headquartered in Wellington, NZ. Our services exemplify a commitment to innovation and excellence, which lets SMB’s, large enterprises and governments effectively mitigate security risks. Whether you have a single web application, SaaS, software product, or an entire network of IT systems and data, we can help get your security right. Our services include: Web & Infrastructure Penetration Testing Internal Network Penetration Testing Mobile & IoT Penetration Testing Red Teaming Services Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Support Services, i.e. Checkmarx, Fortify Secure by Design Services Cloud Security Services Host / Configuration Reviews Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Source Code Reviews Phishing Assessments OWASP Training for Developers
[02] Services
Penetration Testing
Security Assessment Services
Specialized Security Services
Penetration Testing As A Service (ptaas)
[03] Certifications
CREST Certified Penetration Tester
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (cissp)

Origins of CISSP


The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification was created by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, known as (ISC)², in 1994. It was developed in response to the growing need for a standardized credential that could validate the knowledge and expertise of information security professionals. The certification was designed to establish a common body of knowledge for the cybersecurity field and provide organizations with a reliable way to identify qualified security practitioners during a time when information security was becoming increasingly critical to business operations.


Industry Value and Importance


The CISSP is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious and valued credentials in the cybersecurity industry. It demonstrates that holders possess comprehensive knowledge across eight security domains, including security architecture, risk management, and software security. Many government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense, and Fortune 500 companies either require or strongly prefer CISSP certification for senior security positions. The certification's rigorous requirements—including five years of professional experience and passing a challenging exam—combined with mandatory continuing education, ensure that CISSP holders maintain current, relevant expertise, making it a trusted benchmark for cybersecurity competence worldwide.