Leading cybersecurity solutions and consulting provider meets highest technical standards for Pentesting Services

GuidePoint Security, a cybersecurity solutions leader enabling organizations to make smarter decisions and minimize risk, announced today that it has been accredited for its Penetration Testing services by CREST, an international not-for-profit, membership body representing the global cyber security industry. This prestigious accreditation recognizes GuidePoint’s expertise in conducting penetration tests to the highest legal, ethical and technical standards, reinforcing its industry-leading excellence in cybersecurity.

Achieving CREST accreditation is an extensive process that requires a comprehensive review of a company’s operating procedures and standards, personnel security, penetration testing methodologies and data security practices. The rigorous accreditation process confirmed that GuidePoint Security delivers penetration testing services of the highest caliber, utilizing cutting-edge strategies and techniques to assess an organization’s cybersecurity posture and provide actionable insights.

“This CREST accreditation reinforces our commitment to the highest standards in penetration testing,” said Victor Wieczorek, VP, AppSec, Operational Technology, and Threat & Attack Simulation at GuidePoint Security. “Our teams are dedicated to uncovering and addressing security weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them. For our customers, this recognition means partnering with a leader who provides rigorous, real-world testing – giving them the confidence and insights needed to strengthen their security posture against evolving threats.”

Key benefits of GuidePoint Security’s CREST-accredited penetration testing services include:

• Unparalleled expertise: GuidePoint’s pentesting services are composed of highly trained security experts with thousands of hours of experience. In addition to being CREST accredited, GuidePoint Security’s penetration testing team includes CREST Certified Consultants, meaning they have been vetted and met the rigorous individual requirements outlined by CREST.
• Industry-leading methodologies: GuidePoint Security’s penetration tests follow industry best practices and meet CREST’s comprehensive requirements. With up-to-date intelligence on the latest threats and attack techniques, GuidePoint’s experts empower customers with meaningful insights and tactical remediation guidance.
• Comprehensive support: Whether it’s internal or external networks, applications, cloud, security awareness, or facilities, GuidePoint’s cross-functional teams are poised to focus on an organization’s top priorities. GuidePoint’s certified experts ensure adherence with compliance requirements and regulatory frameworks, including PCI DSS, GDPR and ISO 27001.
• Targeted assessments: GuidePoint Security tailors its approach, focus and priorities to ensure penetration tests meet the customer’s objectives by exploring their unique threats. This methodical approach separates each focus area for ease of prioritization and remediation.

For over a decade, GuidePoint’s penetration testing services have evolved with customers’ needs and been adapted for organizations of any size, from small and medium-sized organizations to large enterprises in the Fortune 100. GuidePoint’s Threat & Attack Simulation team is home to individuals with some of the most prestigious and difficult certifications the industry offers in addition to CREST, including those from OffSec, SANS, Zero-Point Security and Altered Security.

For more information on GuidePoint Security’s penetration testing services:

• Schedule a Penetration Test now
• Download the Data Sheet
• Join our webinar

About GuidePoint Security

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions, and services that help organizations make better decisions that minimize risk. Our experts act as your trusted advisor to understand your business and challenges, helping you through an evaluation of your cybersecurity posture and ecosystem to expose risks, optimize resources and implement best-fit solutions. GuidePoint’s unmatched expertise has enabled a third of Fortune 500 companies and more than half of the U.S. government cabinet-level agencies to improve their security posture and reduce risk. Learn more at www.guidepointsecurity.com.

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