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The Australian Government Supports Cyber Security Capability Development in Thailand through CREST CAMP  

Released: 2 July 2025

Thailand’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is partnering with CREST International to launch a new training capability development initiative to strengthen the national cyber security workforce.  

Funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) under its Southeast Asia and Pacific Cyber Programme (SEA-PAC Cyber), this initiative is delivered under the CREST Cyber Accelerated Maturity Programme (CREST CAMP), with technical training provided by Protection Group International (PGI), a CREST Training Partner.  

The initiative will enable Thai cyber security trainers to develop Thailand’s penetration testing and incident response workforce through trainer training and the handover of official CREST course material aligned to CREST’s CPSA (Practitioner Security Analyst) and CPIA (Practitioner Intrusion Analyst) exams. This will be combined with training for Thai cyber security professionals focused on exam preparation.  

Brendan Dowling, Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology at DFAT, added:  

“Australia is committed to supporting our regional partners to build strong cyber resilience. By investing in internationally recognised training programmes such as CREST CAMP, we’re helping to develop a skilled cyber security workforce in Thailand, one that can meet growing challenges and enhance collective security across the Asia-Pacific.”  
  
“We are very grateful to DFAT for its generous support for Thailand. This initiative strengthens our long-standing collaboration with both Australia and CREST,” said AVM Amorn Chomchoey, Secretary General of the NCSA of Thailand. “It is a vital step towards building a qualified, capable cyber security workforce to respond to the evolving cyber threat landscape.”  
  
Nigel Phair, Asia Pacific Director at CREST, also commented:  
  
“This initiative is a powerful example of regional collaboration in action. By aligning capability development with CREST’s internationally recognised standards, we are not only building individual skills but also strengthening institutional capacity in Thailand. We’re proud to work alongside DFAT, NCSA and PGI to help deliver long-term cyber security resilience across the region.”  
  
The CREST CAMP training took place from 16 to 27 June 2025 at the NCSA Headquarters in Bangkok. Fourteen cyber security professionals from across Thailand participated in the programme, receiving training aligned to both CPSA and CPIA, with two selected to progress as Master Trainers of each CREST-aligned course, helping to cascade the knowledge and build sustainable national training capability.  
  
This collaboration reflects the shared commitment of Australia, Thailand, and CREST to investing in practical, high-impact initiatives that strengthen cyber defence across the Asia-Pacific.

Media Contact:  

Faye Percival   
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+65 83614467  
CREST International