Capture The Bug is Now CREST Accredited Penetration Testing Provider

In the world of cybersecurity, trust isn't given; it's earned. It's proven through rigorous processes, demonstrable expertise, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Today, we are thrilled to announce that Capture The Bug has earned that trust in a significant new way: we are now officially a CREST-accredited provider for penetration testing services.

This accreditation is more than an achievement for our team; it's a guarantee to our clients. It signifies that our skills, methodologies, and business practices have been independently validated against a global gold standard. For your business, this translates into a higher level of assurance, smarter security investment, and a truly resilient defense against modern cyber threats.

Why CREST Accreditation is a Decisive Factor

CREST (The Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers) is an international not-for-profit organization that provides the cybersecurity industry with a critical framework for quality. To become accredited, a provider must undergo a comprehensive and stringent audit of its entire operation.

This isn't just about technical skill. The CREST process examines:

• People: Verifying the qualifications, skills, and experience of the security testers.
• Process: Scrutinizing the penetration testing methodologies, reporting frameworks, and security controls.
• Technology: Ensuring the tools and infrastructure used are secure and effective.

Partnering with a CREST-accredited firm means you are choosing a provider that has been thoroughly vetted and held to the highest professional and ethical standards.

The CREST Advantage: What Our Accreditation Means for Your Business

While we're proud of the accomplishment, we are more focused on the tangible benefits this brings to you. This accreditation is a core part of how we deliver exceptional value and a stronger return on your security investment (ROI).

Deeper Insights, Smarter Spending

Generic vulnerability scans can find low-hanging fruit, but they often miss complex, business-critical flaws. Our CREST-certified approach is different. It emphasizes a methodical, intelligence-led process that uncovers the high-impact vulnerabilities that automated tools miss, such as:

• Insecure API endpoints that could lead to major data exposure.
• Subtle business logic flaws in your web applications.
• Complex privilege escalation paths within your network infrastructure.

By identifying and prioritizing these critical risks, we ensure your remediation efforts are focused where they matter most. This targeted approach is inherently cost-efficient, saving your team valuable time and resources while making the biggest impact on your security posture.

Strengthen Your Reputation and Compliance

Demonstrating a commitment to security is vital for maintaining customer trust and meeting regulatory requirements. CREST accreditation is an independent, globally recognized seal of approval. It provides undeniable proof to your customers, partners, and regulators that you take cybersecurity seriously, giving you a powerful competitive advantage and simplifying your vendor due diligence process.

Engaging with Capture The Bug: Where Trust Meets Talent

When you choose Capture The Bug, you're not just buying a pentest; you're investing in a security partnership. Our CREST-accredited process ensures a seamless and valuable experience:

• Tailored Scoping & Strategy: We start by understanding your specific goals, assets, and threat landscape to design a penetration test that delivers maximum strategic value.
• Expert-Led Threat Simulation: Our certified experts simulate the tactics of real-world attackers, using a sophisticated blend of manual techniques and advanced tools to assess your defenses.
• Transparent Communication: You'll be kept in the loop throughout the engagement with clear, consistent updates from our team.
• Actionable Intelligence Report: We deliver more than just a data dump. You receive a comprehensive report that clearly explains vulnerabilities, assesses business impact, and provides a practical, step-by-step roadmap for remediation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What's the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?

A vulnerability scan is automated - it identifies known security flaws using pre-defined signatures. While helpful, it often misses complex or context-specific risks.

A penetration test (or pentest), especially from a CREST-accredited provider, is human-led, in-depth, and tailored. Ethical hackers simulate real-world attacks to uncover zero-days, business logic flaws, and chained exploits that automated tools simply can't catch.

2. Why does CREST certification matter when choosing a VAPT provider?

CREST is a globally recognized accreditation that verifies a cybersecurity provider's technical competency, methodology, and ethical governance.

By choosing a CREST-certified penetration testing company like Capture The Bug, you ensure:

• Your assessments meet industry and compliance standards (like ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS)
• You gain board-level confidence in test quality
• You avoid risks associated with unverified or low-quality vendors

3. How does working with Capture The Bug improve my security ROI?

Our platform helps you get the most value from your security budget by:

• Delivering actionable, prioritized remediation guidance - fix what matters most, first.
• Reducing security debt through deep testing and context-aware risk validation.
• Providing continuous PTaaS (Penetration Testing as a Service), helping your devs test frequently and ship securely.

With CREST standards baked into every engagement, you get fewer false positives, faster triage, and measurable impact.

4. Can CREST-certified testing help with compliance and audits?

Absolutely. CREST certification assures auditors that your pentesting was performed by qualified professionals using standardized, auditable processes.

Our reports are structured for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping you:

• Prove due diligence during compliance audits
• Support certifications like ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, and NZISM
• Build trust with partners, customers, and regulators

5. What makes Capture The Bug different from traditional pentest vendors?

We combine CREST-level testing with the speed, scalability, and transparency of our Pentest-as-a-Service platform. That means:

• Shorter lead times (test in days, not months)
• Direct access to researchers through the platform
• Collaborative, real-time triage with your devs
• No PDFs lost in email - everything lives in one dashboard

Ready to strengthen your cybersecurity posture with CREST-accredited expertise? Discover how Capture The Bug can help your organization achieve superior security assurance and compliance through our validated penetration testing services.