Data protection and security of their infrastructure are increasingly difficult tasks for Singapore’s public and private sectors. The introduction of CREST in Singapore with the Cyber Security Agency and the Association of Information Security Professionals opens the door to establishing regular, accepted standards for penetration testing worldwide. The timing for Meta’s move is right, considering the market for Penetration Testing as-a-Service (PTaaS) is predicted to reach $2.33 billion by 2025, at a rate of 22.1% CAGR growth. The risk is significant – any data breach can cost Singaporean companies many millions in actual losses and cost them valued clients.
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Since then, CREST has made penetration testing the leading method for companies looking for thorough, ethical, and strong security checks. Qualysec Technologies is here to explain what penetration testing through CREST is, outline its approach, and highlight why it matters to Singaporean businesses in the coming years.
What is CREST Penetration Testing?
CREST penetration testing is a directed security assessment carried out by CREST-approved professionals. The goal is simply to identify and break into the systems, applications, and networks before any hackers do.
Penetration testers who are certified by CREST must show that they have advanced skills, know the most recent threats, and act ethically. The system is well-defined, consistent, and follows worldwide regulatory rules.
