Stratum Security: A Cyber Advisors Company

Stratum Security: A Cyber Advisors Company

Speciality: Network Penetration Testing

Reston, United States 26 employees
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[01] About

Cybersecurity-focused IT services and consulting company founded in 2005; based in Reston, Virginia, with 20 employees and $2.5M annual revenue. Specializes in penetration testing, application security, and cloud security, serving clients globally. Active in penetration testing engagements, as evidenced by recent projects and service offerings.

Founded in 2005 by security industry veterans, Stratum provides services to clients worldwide. Our list of customers includes large multi-national enterprises to small start-ups in numerous industries including finance, insurance, retail, hospitality, health care, government, technology, energy, and telecommunications. Our goal is simple: Earn a customer's trust by being ridiculously easy to work with, doing great work every single time, and knowing when to say no. We're a diverse group of security experts who advise customers on specific aspects of their information security program. To realize our goal, Stratum has carefully grown our business, sought to make the right hires, and developed a core set of values for our employees that starts at the top.
[02] Services
Penetration Testing
Application Security
Network Security
Cloud Security
Managed Services
Security Consulting
Security Assessments
[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.