Ultraviolet Cyber

Ultraviolet Cyber

Speciality: Network and Application Penetration Testing

390 employees
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[01] About

Cybersecurity company based in McLean, Virginia; specializes in penetration testing, application security testing, cloud security testing, and Red Team engagements. Offers active testing across networks, applications, IoT, and social engineering, with a focus on identifying vulnerabilities and simulating attacks.

Cybersecurity company based in McLean, Virginia; specializes in penetration testing, application security testing, cloud security testing, and Red Team engagements. Offers active testing across networks, applications, IoT, and social engineering, with a focus on identifying vulnerabilities and simulating attacks.
[02] Services
Penetration Testing
Application Security Testing
Cloud Security Testing
Continuous Penetration Testing
Purple Teaming
Red Team Engagements
Dedicated Defense
Managed Detection & Response
SOC As-a-service
Continuous Threat Exposure Management
Vulnerability Management
Ultraviolet Lens Platform
Voodoo Red Team Toolkit
[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.