Optiv Achieves CREST Accreditation for Penetration Testing Services, Reinforcing its Commitment to the Highest Industry Standards

Accreditation Serves as Key Credential to Working with Financial Institutions

 

DENVER — Oct. 2, 2025 — Optiv, the cyber advisory and solutions leader, today announced it has achieved CREST accreditation, recognizing the company’s commitment to the highest industry standards in penetration testing services. CREST is an internationally recognized certification body that validates the technical competency, methodologies and governance practices of cybersecurity service providers through rigorous evaluation and continuous assessment.

 

By earning CREST accreditation, Optiv joins an elite group of organizations whose penetration testing services meet stringent benchmarks for:

 

  • Operating with robust governance and security controls
  • Employing highly skilled and technically competent professionals
  • Following proven methodologies and best practices
  • Upholding high standards of data security and client protection

 

“Earning CREST accreditation underscores Optiv’s dedication to providing clients with assurance, trust and uncompromising quality in penetration testing services,” said David Alkema, senior director of threat services at Optiv. “This achievement demonstrates to our clients, particularly those in highly regulated industries such as financial services, that Optiv meets the most rigorous global standards and can be relied upon to safeguard their critical assets.”

 

This recognition further positions Optiv as a trusted ally in the global cybersecurity marketplace and strengthens its reputation as a premier provider of application and network penetration testing services.

 

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