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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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