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CREST: pen test requirements 2026

CREST is a not-for-profit accreditation body. CREST membership requires both organisational and individual exams. The CREST member directory is the canonical lookup for verified UK pen test providers.

Required
Voluntary
Region
UK
Publisher
CREST

Applies to

  • UK commercial pen testing across all scopes

Budget impact

Day count impact

Neutral — CREST methodology aligns with industry standard day counts

Rate impact

CREST consultant day rate is the UK benchmark (£1,000-£1,500/day for standard, £1,200 median)

Source

https://www.crest-approved.org/membership/our-members/

Verified 2026-06-02.

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