Posted by Rachel Simpson on 6 August 2026
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA [03 August 2026] – Australian cybersecurity provider Borderless CS has achieved CREST (International) accreditation for its penetration testing services, providing independent recognition of the company’s technical capabilities, security practices and testing methodologies.
The accreditation follows a comprehensive assessment against CREST’s internationally-recognised requirements, covering areas including operating procedures, personnel security, data protection and the methodologies used to plan, conduct and report penetration testing engagements.
Independent assurance for Australian organisations
Borderless CS provides cybersecurity consulting, security testing and managed security services to organisations across Australia. The company is headquartered in Melbourne and also operates from offices in Sydney, Brisbane and Fiji.
Its CREST accreditation gives clients additional assurance that its penetration testing services have been independently assessed against established professional, technical and ethical standards.
- Borderless CS’s penetration testing capabilities include:
- Network and infrastructure penetration testing
- Web application and API testing
- Mobile application penetration testing
- Cloud security testing
- Social engineering and phishing simulations
- Red teaming
- Internet of Things penetration testing
The company also works across endpoint security, identity and access management, operational technology and hybrid infrastructure environments.
Building security around real-world risk
Borderless CS takes a risk-led approach to security testing, helping organisations understand how vulnerabilities could be exploited, the potential consequences for their operations and where remediation should be prioritised.
Testing is supported by the company’s wider capabilities in governance, risk and compliance, incident response, digital forensics, threat intelligence, cloud security and managed security operations.
This broader perspective allows Borderless CS to connect technical findings with the operational and regulatory challenges faced by organisations in sectors including healthcare, financial services, energy, retail and government.
A word from Borderless CS
“Achieving CREST International accreditation is an important milestone for Borderless CS and for the organisations that trust us to assess their security,” said JP Muthusamy, Founder, CEO and Director of Borderless CS.
“Penetration testing must provide more than a list of technical vulnerabilities. It should give organisations a clear understanding of their exposure, the business impact of an attack and the practical steps needed to reduce that risk.
“This accreditation provides independent recognition of the standards behind our work, including our methodologies, data-handling practices and the expertise of our people. It strengthens our commitment to delivering testing that is rigorous, ethical and genuinely useful to our clients.”
CREST (International) welcomes Borderless CS
“Congratulations to Borderless CS on achieving CREST accreditation for Penetration Testing,” said Nigel Phair, Regional Director (APAC) at CREST (International).
“This achievement reflects the team’s commitment to robust business processes, secure data handling and consistent testing methodologies. It also demonstrates the continued growth of CREST’s accredited community across Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
“As demand for highly skilled penetration testing continues to grow, independent accreditation helps organisations identify trusted providers whose capabilities have been assessed against internationally recognised standards.”
Why CREST (International) accreditation matters
Cybersecurity buyers are increasingly expected to demonstrate that their suppliers have the appropriate technical competence, governance and controls to handle sensitive testing engagements. CREST-accredited companies undergo a rigorous evaluation and continuous assessment process. This provides measurable quality assurance and helps buyers identify providers committed to professional integrity, technical capability, and ongoing improvement.
For Borderless CS, the accreditation supports its wider mission to strengthen cybersecurity maturity, data protection and cyber confidence among Australian organisations.
ENDS.
About Borderless CS
Borderless CS is an Australian cybersecurity company providing security consulting, penetration testing, managed security services and cyber assurance.
Led by Founder and CEO JP Muthusamy, the company brings together Australian-based cybersecurity consultants with expertise spanning penetration testing, security operations, governance and compliance, identity and access management, incident response, digital forensics, cloud security and operational technology security.
Borderless CS is headquartered in Melbourne, with offices in Sydney, Brisbane and Fiji. The company holds certifications and accreditations including CREST Penetration Testing, ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001, GDPR and SOC2 Type 2.
For more information about Borderless CS and its accredited services, visit www.borderlesscs.com.au or view the company’s profile on the CREST Marketplace: https://marketplace.crest.org/supplier/borderless-cs/.
About CREST (International)
CREST is an international not-for-profit organisation dedicated to raising standards and building trust in the cybersecurity profession.
Established in the UK in 2006, CREST works with its international community of Member companies and practitioners to promote excellence, integrity and professional development across the cyber ecosystem. Through robust standards, accreditation frameworks and skills pathways, CREST helps organisations buy cybersecurity services with confidence and supports practitioners in developing trusted, globally recognised careers.
Working closely with governments, regulators and industry stakeholders, CREST plays an active role in shaping policy, strengthening market confidence and supporting the growth of a resilient, professional cybersecurity sector worldwide.
For more information, visit www.crest-approved.org
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