CREST Approved Member · Australia & New Zealand

CREST-Accredited
Penetration Testing

HackLabs is an approved member of CREST Australia New Zealand — independently assessed against the highest standards in offensive security. When you work with HackLabs, you work with a firm that's been vetted, certified, and held accountable.

What CREST Accreditation Means

Not All Security Firms Are Equal

CREST is the globally recognised not-for-profit body that sets and enforces standards for the cyber security industry. CREST accreditation isn't self-declared — it requires companies and their testers to pass rigorous independent assessment covering technical competence, professional conduct, and service quality.

When you choose a CREST-accredited firm, you know the people testing your systems have the skills to do it properly — and the professional accountability to do it responsibly.

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CREST Australia New Zealand
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Independent Assessment

CREST approval requires passing independent technical and professional assessments — not just filling in a form.

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Code of Conduct

All CREST members are bound by a strict disciplinary code. Professional accountability for every engagement.

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Proven Technical Competence

Testers hold CREST certifications demonstrating real-world offensive security skills — not just vendor training.

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Government Recognised

Australian government agencies and regulators recognise CREST accreditation as the procurement benchmark for security testing.

CREST-Accredited Services

What We're Accredited to Deliver

All HackLabs penetration testing engagements are delivered by CREST-certified testers under our CREST-accredited quality framework.

For Procurement & Compliance Teams

Why CREST Accreditation Matters for Your Organisation

Many Australian government agencies, financial institutions, and regulated entities require their security testing providers to hold CREST accreditation. It's not just a quality signal — it's often a mandatory procurement requirement.

Choosing a CREST-accredited firm protects your organisation from liability risk, satisfies regulatory requirements, and ensures the firm you're trusting with your most sensitive systems is operating to a verified standard.

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🏛️ Government Requirements

Federal and state government agencies increasingly require CREST-accredited providers for security testing engagements.

🏦 Financial Services

APRA-regulated entities and ASX-listed companies often mandate CREST accreditation for penetration testing suppliers.

📋 ISO 27001 & SOC 2

CREST-accredited testing satisfies the penetration testing controls in ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II audit requirements.

💳 PCI DSS

PCI DSS Requirement 11.4 mandates penetration testing by qualified personnel — CREST accreditation satisfies this requirement.

Credentials & Accreditations

Independently Verified. Professionally Accountable.

CREST ANZ

CREST ANZ Approved

Approved member of CREST Australia New Zealand — independently assessed for technical competence and professional conduct.

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ASD

Essential Eight Certified

Endorsed to deliver Essential Eight maturity assessments for Australian government agencies using ASD's official assessment guidance.

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IRAP

IRAP Assessors

ASD-endorsed IRAP assessors for federal and state government agencies handling PROTECTED and OFFICIAL:Sensitive data.

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Get in Touch

Talk to Our CREST-Certified Team

Tell us about your security requirements and we'll respond within one business day.

📞 Phone
1300 011 337
📧 Email
info@hacklabs.com.au
📍 Office
Sydney · Melbourne · Brisbane · Singapore