Our Cyber Security Accreditations
We hold accreditations including NCSC CHECK, CBEST, CREST Penetration Testing, CREST STAR, CREST STAR-FS, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and Crown Commercial Supplier status.
Our certifications
Cyndicate Labs maintains recognised certifications and accreditations that support the delivery of trusted cyber security services across government, financial services, regulated sectors and wider industry.
Our accreditations include:
NCSC CHECK
Approved to deliver CHECK penetration testing services in line with the UK National Cyber Security Centre scheme.
CBEST
Accredited to provide threat-led penetration testing for financial services organisations under the Bank of England CBEST framework.
CREST Penetration Testing
Approved by CREST for high-quality penetration testing services delivered by experienced and qualified consultants.
CREST STAR
Approved to deliver Simulated Targeted Attack and Response assessments for organisations requiring advanced threat-led security testing.
CREST STAR-FS
Approved to deliver STAR services for financial services organisations, supporting advanced resilience-led security assurance.
Cyber Essentials Plus
Certified against the UK government-backed Cyber Essentials Plus scheme, demonstrating independently verified baseline cyber security controls.
ISO 27001
Certified against the international standard for information security management, demonstrating a structured approach to protecting information assets.
ISO 9001
Certified against the international standard for quality management, supporting consistent service delivery and continual improvement.
Crown Commercial Supplier
Recognised as a supplier through UK public sector procurement frameworks, supporting trusted delivery for government and public sector organisations.
Security standards and regulatory frameworks we align with
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DORA
Support for organisations preparing for, aligning with or evidencing resilience under the Digital Operational Resilience Act. Our services help validate cyber resilience, third-party risk considerations, testing maturity and response capability.
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NCSC
Cyber security services aligned with UK National Cyber Security Centre expectations, including CHECK penetration testing and assurance-led security testing for public sector and regulated environments.
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Cyber Essentials
Support for organisations seeking to understand, implement or maintain baseline cyber security controls aligned with Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus.
Why certifications matter in cyber security
Cyber security certifications provide confidence that a provider has been independently assessed against recognised standards.
For organisations buying penetration testing, red teaming, threat-led testing or wider cyber security consultancy, certifications help demonstrate that the supplier has the technical capability, governance, processes and quality controls required to deliver work safely and effectively.
In regulated sectors, certifications can also support procurement, compliance and assurance requirements. They help stakeholders understand whether a provider is qualified to work in sensitive environments, deliver specialist services and align with industry-recognised frameworks.
For Cyndicate Labs, certifications are not just badges. They reflect the standards we operate to, the quality of our delivery and our commitment to providing trusted, high-assurance cyber security services.
Choosing a certified cyber security provider
Choosing the right cyber security provider is about more than selecting a company with a list of accreditations.
The right partner should combine recognised certifications with deep technical expertise, practical delivery experience and a clear understanding of your business risks. They should be able to explain findings in plain language, support technical teams with meaningful remediation guidance and provide assurance that stands up to internal, regulatory and executive scrutiny.
Cyndicate Labs brings together accredited capability, senior industry experience and a practical offensive security mindset. We help organisations understand where they are exposed, how attackers may exploit weaknesses and what actions will make the greatest difference to resilience.
Our certifications provide assurance. Our experience, methodology and reporting help turn that assurance into measurable security improvement.
Cyber security solutions
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Breach & attack simulation
Validate security controls, detection coverage and response capability using repeatable simulations mapped to real-world attacker techniques.
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Application testing
Identify vulnerabilities in web applications, APIs, mobile applications and complex software environments through structured, expert-led security testing.
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Penetration testing
Assess infrastructure, applications, cloud platforms and networks through accredited penetration testing delivered by experienced cyber security specialists.
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Client Testimonials
As a CISO, our chosen partners’ professionalism and quality are paramount. I aim to work with what I believe to be the best in the industry and with that in mind, I am more than happy to fully endorse the services Provided By Mitchell, Daniel and Paula at Cyndicate Labs.
As a Professional Virtual/Fractional CISO, the partners I bring into client environments are a direct reflection of my own reputation and standards. I have exceptionally high standards and am extremely selective about who I recommend. I can say with absolute confidence that I am proud to work with Cyndicate Labs and to introduce them to my clients.
I have worked with Paula and Mitch before on a red team and various penetration testing agreements during my time at [Insurance Company] between 2018 and 2022 and due to the positive and mutual respectful relationship formed, was delighted to continue to work with them.
Get in touch with our cyber security experts
Ready to understand your cyber risk, validate your defences or improve your resilience against real-world threats?
Speak to Cyndicate Labs about penetration testing, application security, red teaming, purple teaming, breach and attack simulation, CBEST, TIBER, DORA or wider cyber security assurance.