[June 4, 2025] European cybersecurity provider AMATAS has achieved a significant industry milestone, becoming the first and only Bulgarian company to receive dual accreditation from CREST, the globally recognized certification body for cybersecurity service providers. The company is now officially certified for both Penetration Testing and Security Operations Center (SOC) services, underscoring its operational maturity and international credibility.
As regulatory frameworks such as DORA, NIS2, and ISO/IEC 27001 continue to shape cybersecurity compliance across financial services, critical infrastructure, and digital providers, choosing a CREST-accredited partner is no longer optional – it’s a mark of strategic foresight. CREST members are independently audited, follow tested methodologies, and undergo regular quality reviews, offering organizations greater confidence in their ability to manage third-party risk, respond to cyber incidents, and demonstrate regulatory alignment.
CREST certification is one of the most rigorous recognitions in the cybersecurity industry. To obtain it, companies must prove technical capability, process resilience, compliance alignment, and team expertise. In many cases, individual professionals within these teams are also required to pass challenging certification exams.
With this dual certification, AMATAS joins a select group of providers worldwide recognized for their ability to deliver high-quality, secure, and auditable cybersecurity services. The company is listed in the official CREST registry under ID 8084591–3, with certifications for:
- Penetration Testing
- SOC (Application Form) in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
About CREST
CREST is an internationally recognized accreditation body that certifies cybersecurity service providers based on thorough audits of their operations, teams, and technologies. Its certification is widely used by governments, regulators, and enterprises to identify trusted partners in managing cyber risk.
About AMATAS
AMATAS is a European managed cybersecurity services provider offering Penetration Testing, Virtual CISO, MXDR, Security Awareness Programs, and compliance support. With a team of certified professionals and partnerships with global cybersecurity leaders such as Darktrace, Rapid7, KnowBe4, Vicarius, 1Password, and Okta, AMATAS helps organizations across sectors build resilient, secure, and compliant digital environments. Its solutions blend strategic insight with technical depth and a personalized approach to every client.
