Released: 30 January 2026

In 2026, the Penetration Testing (Pentest) services of Vietnam Cyberspace Security Technology,. JSC (VNCS) and VNCS Global Solution Technology,. JSC (VNCS Global) were officially accredited by CREST, one of the world’s most rigorous international certification bodies for cybersecurity services. This milestone confirms that VNCS/VNCS Global’s penetration testing services fully comply with internationally recognized standards for technical capability, service delivery, risk management, and professional ethics, reinforcing the company’s position as a trusted provider of high-assurance cybersecurity services.

CREST accreditation is the result of VNCS/VNCS Global’s long-term and systematic investment in service standardization and continuous quality improvement. As part of the assessment, VNCS/VNCS Global’s penetration testing services successfully met all six core evaluation domains and 58 detailed sub-criteria defined by CREST, covering technical expertise, operational methodology, governance, risk control, and ethical conduct.

Meeting these stringent requirements demonstrates that VNCS/VNCS Global’s security assessment services have reached a high level of maturity and standardization, enabling consistent delivery, strict quality control, and actionable security insights applicable to real-world enterprise environments.

“We are pleased to welcome VNCS/VNCS Global as a CREST Accredited member company in the Asia Region,” said Nick Benson – CEO of CREST. “To gain accreditation for its penetration testing services, demonstrates the high standards of VNCS/VNCS Global that we look for in our Member organisations and their services, in order to build a strong, global cyber community that will help create a safer digital world for all.”

Penetration Testing is the second service line of VNCS/VNCS Global to obtain CREST accreditation, following the companies’ Security Operations Center (SOC) services, further strengthening VNCS/VNCS Global’s internationally recognized cybersecurity service portfolio.

Commenting on this achievement, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Dat, CEO of VNCS Global, Deputy CEO of VNCS, stated:“International certifications are not an end goal, but a fundamental requirement in VNCS/VNCS Global’s long-term development strategy. We are committed to ensuring that every service we deliver meets the same stringent standards as leading global cybersecurity providers.”

According to Mr. Dat, CREST represents one of the most demanding benchmarks for technical excellence, operational rigor, and professional integrity in cybersecurity services. The CREST accreditation of VNCS/VNCS Global’s penetration testing services, following the successful certification of VNCS/VNCS Global SOC, underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to service quality standardization and the protection of critical systems against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

In addition to CREST – accredited SOC and Penetration Testing services, VNCS/VNCS Global provides a comprehensive cybersecurity service ecosystem, including Red Teaming, Compromise Assessment, Incident Response, and a wide range of compliance assessment and advisory services, such as Information Security Classification (Vietnam regulatory

requirements), ISO/IEC 27001, Personal Data Protection Law compliance, and other relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.

Through a holistic approach aligned with international best practices, VNCS/VNCS Global partners with enterprises to design, operate, and sustain resilient cybersecurity architectures, safeguarding data assets and ensuring business continuity in an increasingly complex digital environment.