Laneden Ltd

Laneden Ltd

Speciality: Infrastructure and Web Application Pentesting

United Kingdom 3 employees
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[01] About
We specialise in helping organisations identify security concerns and quantify the risks you may have across your assets, using Penetration Testing, Threat Simulation and Compliance Testing.
[02] Services
Penetration Testing
Threat Simulation
Compliance Testing
Vulnerability Assessment
Social Engineering
Ethical Hacking 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.