CREST Cyber Accelerated Maturity Programme

The CREST Cyber Accelerated Maturity Programme (CREST CAMP) is a capacity-building programme designed to strengthen local cybersecurity industry ecosystems by helping cyber service providers and practitioners align to internationally recognised standards. It combines structured self-assessment, evidence-led gap analysis, and targeted mentoring and training so organisations can improve quality, consistency, and client assurance in a practical, step-by-step way. 

CREST CAMP helps participating organisations understand how their current operations compare to CREST’s standards for professional cybersecurity service provision, then supports them to close priority gaps. The programme is designed to be development-focused and evidence-driven, so companies leave with clearer processes, stronger documentation, and a more credible route to international recognition. 

CREST CAMP is built for private-sector cybersecurity organisations and whose primary business is delivering specialist cyber services to external clients, for example penetration testing, incident response, security operations, threat intelligence, and security architecture. It can also support training institutions that want to become CREST Training Partners and deliver CREST-aligned courses locally. 

1. Service Provider Development

Companies complete a structured self-assessment against CREST standards and receive an evidence-led review of maturity, strengths, and gaps. Selected companies receive targeted mentoring support to close priority gaps and improve readiness for formal accreditation from CREST-accredited Members.

2. Professional Development 

Employees access CREST-aligned training and, where applicable, certification routes. This supports workforce development and helps build a pipeline of skilled professionals within the local ecosystem. Find out more about CREST certifications: About CREST exams.

3. Training Partner Development 

Local institutions are supported to deliver CREST-aligned courses through instructor training and available course material. This creates sustainable local training capacity at locally affordable prices. Find out more about our Training Provider Programme: CREST Training Partners.