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CREST-Approved VAPT

India's Only CREST-Approved VA & PT Company

Briskinfosec is the only company in India holding CREST approval for both Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing - the global gold standard in cybersecurity testing. Combined with CERT-In empanelment, we deliver internationally recognized, audit-grade security assessments.

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What is CREST

The Global Gold Standard in Security Testing

Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers

CREST is a not-for-profit accreditation body representing the global cybersecurity testing community. CREST-approved companies undergo rigorous independent audits covering testing methodology, quality assurance, data handling, and staff certification.

CREST approval is required or preferred by governments, financial regulators, and enterprises in the UK, EU, Middle East, APAC, and increasingly worldwide.

Independent audit of testing methodology, processes, and quality controls

Staff certification - all testers hold CREST-recognized qualifications

Data protection - secure handling of client data and vulnerability information

International recognition - accepted by regulators and enterprises globally

Only Company in India with Dual CREST Approval

While some firms hold CREST approval for vulnerability assessment or penetration testing individually, Briskinfosec is the only Indian company approved for both - meaning our entire security testing capability, from discovery to exploitation, meets CREST's rigorous standards.

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CREST-Certified Services

What We Test - All Under CREST Standards

Every engagement is conducted by CREST-certified engineers following CREST-approved methodologies with full audit trail.

CREST Certified

Web Application VAPT

OWASP Top 10 assessment, business logic testing, authentication bypass, injection attacks, and session management review for web applications.

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Mobile App Security

iOS and Android security testing per OWASP MASVS - reverse engineering, data storage review, API security, certificate pinning, and runtime analysis.

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API Security Assessment

REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and SOAP API testing per OWASP API Security Top 10 - authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and injection attacks.

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Network Penetration Testing

Internal and external network testing - service enumeration, privilege escalation, lateral movement, Active Directory attacks, and wireless assessments.

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Cloud Security Assessment

AWS, Azure, and GCP security review - IAM policies, storage exposure, network configuration, serverless security, and cloud-native vulnerability testing.

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IoT Security Testing

Hardware, firmware, and communication layer testing for IoT devices per OWASP IoT Top 10 - debug interfaces, protocol analysis, and wireless testing.
Why CREST Matters

What CREST Approval Means for Your Organization

Choosing a CREST-approved provider delivers measurable value beyond the test itself.

Higher Quality Assurance

Every CREST engagement follows independently audited methodologies with defined quality gates. Reports are consistent, thorough, and actionable - not automated scanner output repackaged as manual testing.

International Recognition

CREST certification is recognized by regulators and enterprises across the UK, EU, Middle East, APAC, and beyond. A CREST report carries weight with auditors, boards, and regulatory bodies globally.

Certified Testing Teams

100% of Briskinfosec's CREST engagement testers hold recognized qualifications. Continuous professional development ensures your systems are tested by experts, not juniors running automated tools.

Regulatory Compliance

Many industries and jurisdictions require or prefer CREST-approved testing - financial services (PCI-DSS, FCA), government (UK NCSC, GCC regulators), and enterprises with international supply chain requirements.

Accreditations

Trusted Credentials, Global Recognition

CREST Approved VA & PT - Dual Certification
CERT-In Empanelled 2025–2027 - Government of India
ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Management
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
DUNS Certified D&B Verified Business
Why Briskinfosec

CREST VAPT — Gold Standard Penetration Testing

India's only dual CREST-approved company delivering globally recognized vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.

Dual CREST Approval

We hold both CREST VA (Vulnerability Assessment) and CREST PT (Penetration Testing) approvals — the only company in India with this dual recognition.

CREST-Certified Team

Every tester on your engagement holds at least one CREST certification (CRT, CCT App, CCT Infra) — ensuring consistent quality backed by global examination standards.

Globally Accepted Reports

Our CREST-stamped reports are accepted by regulators and auditors worldwide — meeting requirements for SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and banking regulations across 30+ countries.

CREST STAR Qualified

For advanced adversary simulation, we offer CREST STAR (Simulated Targeted Attack & Response) — the highest tier of CREST assessment for organizations needing red team-grade testing.

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Insights

Stay ahead of threats with expert knowledge, research, and technical guides.

Blog
March 13, 2026
CREST vs Non-CREST Testing: A Quality Comparison
Data-driven comparison of finding quality, evidence standards, and regulatory acceptance between certified and uncertified testing.
Recording
February 2026
Navigating VAPT Compliance Across Global Markets
Recorded session on using CREST-certified testing to satisfy regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CREST and why does CREST certification matter?
CREST (Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers) is the global gold standard for cybersecurity testing accreditation. CREST certification means the company has been independently audited for quality, methodology, data handling, and staff qualifications. Many enterprises, governments, and regulated industries require CREST-approved vendors for penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
Is Briskinfosec the only CREST-approved company in India?
Briskinfosec is the only company in India approved by CREST for BOTH Vulnerability Assessment (VA) and Penetration Testing (PT). While a few other firms may hold one approval, Briskinfosec holds dual approval - meaning both our assessment and exploitation capabilities have been independently validated to CREST standards.
What is the difference between Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing?
Vulnerability Assessment (VA) systematically identifies and classifies security weaknesses across systems, providing a broad view of exposure. Penetration Testing (PT) goes further - actively exploiting vulnerabilities to demonstrate real-world attack impact, test detection capabilities, and measure actual risk. CREST approval for both means Briskinfosec is certified to deliver the full spectrum from identification to exploitation.
What types of VAPT services does Briskinfosec offer under CREST certification?
Under our CREST certification, we offer web application VAPT, mobile application security testing (iOS & Android), API security assessment, network penetration testing (internal & external), cloud security assessment (AWS, Azure, GCP), and IoT/embedded device testing. All engagements are conducted by CREST-certified engineers following CREST-approved methodologies.
Does Briskinfosec hold CERT-In empanelment alongside CREST certification?
Yes. Briskinfosec holds both CREST approval (VA & PT) and CERT-In empanelment (2025–2027). This dual accreditation makes Briskinfosec uniquely qualified to serve both international clients requiring CREST standards and Indian organizations requiring CERT-In mandated audits - particularly in banking, government, and critical infrastructure sectors.
Who It's For

CREST-Approved Testing - Is It Right for Your Organization?

Understand when CREST-certified penetration testing is required and which organizations benefit most.

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Financial Institutions

Banks, insurance companies, and payment processors where regulators mandate CREST-certified penetration testing for compliance.

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Global Enterprises

Multinational organizations that need internationally recognized security certifications accepted by auditors across jurisdictions.

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Government & Defense

Government agencies and defense contractors requiring CREST-approved testing for classified and sensitive system assessments.

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SaaS & Cloud Providers

Technology companies whose enterprise customers require evidence of CREST-certified testing as part of vendor due diligence.

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Healthcare Organizations

Hospitals, health-tech firms, and pharmaceutical companies where patient data protection demands the highest testing standards.

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Publicly Listed Companies

Organizations subject to board-level cybersecurity governance where CREST certification provides auditor confidence.

Success Story

Real Results, Real Impact

Multinational Insurance Corporation

Financial Services · 5,000+ employees · 8 countries
CREST VA/PT
Challenge

Multiple regulators across 8 countries required CREST-certified penetration testing. Previous vendor's testing was rejected by the UK regulator for not meeting CREST standards.

Our Approach

Briskinfosec deployed CREST-certified testers for a comprehensive assessment covering 40+ web applications, internal/external network infrastructure, and 12 mobile applications across all 8 jurisdictions.

Result

Delivered CREST-certified reports accepted by all 8 regulators without a single query. Found 234 vulnerabilities including 31 critical issues that the previous non-CREST vendor had missed entirely.

“As India's only CREST-approved VA/PT company, Briskinfosec delivered testing that every regulator accepted immediately. The quality difference from our previous vendor was night and day.”
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