CREST is intensifying its efforts to foster growth and development among cyber security service providers worldwide. Through its innovative Cyber Accelerated Maturity Programme (CREST CAMP), CREST is actively supporting companies in regions seeking to enhance their cyber security capabilities.
The programme will run in Armenia, Bahrain, Georgia, Ghana, Kenya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Thailand, Oman and Philippines from September 2024 to March 2025, aiming to boost cyber security maturity and emphasise the private sector’s critical role in national security. This pilot is expected to be the first of many as development agencies, multilateral banks, and philanthropists increasingly recognise the pivotal role of private cyber companies in protecting critical national infrastructure and broader societal needs.
With funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the program offers targeted mentoring, training, and guidance to help companies navigate the CREST Accreditation Pathway. By providing a structured framework for professionalisation, CREST CAMP aims to set new standards for growth and sustainability within the cyber security ecosystems of participating regions.
This initiative marks a significant shift in development funding priorities. Traditionally, the majority of cybersecurity capacity building grants have been directed toward government agencies. However, CREST CAMP recognises the critical role of the private sector in safeguarding national security. By addressing the gap in private sector support, the program aims to ensure that governments and businesses alike have access to high-quality cyber security services.
CREST CAMP officially launched at the Wilton Park Dialogue on ‘Securing Technology: Sustaining a High Quality Cyber Security Workforce’ on September 17, 2024. This event highlighted CREST’s expanding role on the global stage and its commitment to supporting the development of sustainable cyber ecosystems.
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