CREST introduces global initiative to boost cyber security standards

The international cyber security arena is set to be bolstered by an open collaboration and partnership initiative, introduced by CREST, the not-for-profit, industry representative body. The initiative, aptly named the CREST Community Supporter, aims to rally various organisations toward making a tangible contribution in improving the global cyber security industry standard. Its launch in July has resulted in the enrolment of the initiative’s inaugural nine Community Supporters.

The Centre for Internet Security (CIS), Cloud Security Alliance, Cyber Threat Alliance, Global Anti Scam Alliance, Global Cyber Alliance, Global Resilience Federation, ISC2, Stott and May Consulting, and The Security Institute have joined forces with CREST for this ambitious project. Their collective mission will be to foster capability development, capacity building, and consistent collaboration—an initiative aimed at enhancing trust and resilience within the digital landscape.

CREST CEO, Nick Benson, emphasised the role of collaboration in tackling the diverse challenges plaguing the cyber landscape. He said, “I am thrilled to welcome our first nine Community Supporters. To meet the vast array of challenges facing the world of cyber we must join forces and be serious about open and effective collaboration. Developing relationships and formalising them through our supporter initiative is key to our mission, and each of these fantastic organisations will play an important role in helping us build a globally resilient cyber security industry.”

It is expected that merging the strengths of the CREST membership—made up of cyber security service providers—and the newly inducted Community Supporters will promote a unified effort. This collaboration aims to address the pressing and complicated digital issues currently plaguing the globe.

The CREST Community Supporter initiative was launched to foster partnerships with bodies and organisations committed to raising global cyber security standards in alignment with CREST’s core mission and values. Becoming a Community Supporter offers many perks, such as deepened collaboration with CREST, marketing support, discounted event entry, and more….