CREST SOC Accreditation is an industry-recognised mark of excellence for Security Operations Centres (SOCs). It gives Talanos customers confidence that their digital assets are secured to the highest possible standards.

At Talanos, our mission has always been to provide exceptional cybersecurity services to our clients, safeguarding their digital assets without compromise. Today, we’re proud to announce that we have achieved CREST SOC Accreditation, an industry-recognized mark of excellence for Security Operations Centers (SOCs). This milestone underscores our commitment to delivering the highest standards of security and service quality.

What is CREST SOC accreditation?

CREST is a globally recognised accreditation body that sets rigorous standards for cybersecurity service providers. Its SOC accreditation program evaluates the operational effectiveness, technology use, staff competence, and governance frameworks of Security Operations Centers.

What does this mean for our customers?

1. Trusted and Verified Security Partner

Earning CREST SOC Accreditation is no small feat. It means that Talanos Cybersecurity has been independently assessed and verified to meet globally recognised standards.

2. Exceptional Service Quality

This accreditation confirms that our SOC adheres to strict processes for detecting, analysing and responding to security threats.

3. Compliance and Peace of Mind

Partnering with a CREST-accredited SOC helps you meet your compliance requirements across GDPR, DORA and ISO 27001.

4. Proactive and Advanced Threat Management

Our SOC leverages the latest tools and threat intelligence to stay ahead of evolving cyber risks.

Curious about what a CREST-accredited SOC offers?

What CREST evaluated during our accreditation

  • Governance: internal policies, risk practices, compliance.
  • Service Delivery: monitoring, detection, response capability.
  • Staff Competence: analyst qualifications and training.
  • Technology Use: automation, SIEM, threat intelligence.
  • Processes: detection, escalation, response workflows.

Benefits of Choosing a CREST-Accredited SOC

  • Trust & Assurance: independent verification of SOC capability.
  • Regulatory Alignment: matched to NCSC, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS.
  • Advanced Threat Intelligence: shared intelligence for faster response.

If you would like to know more about how to choose the right SOC provider for your organisation, check out our recent blog - Choosing the Right SOC Outsourcing Partner.

Why It Matters

Cybersecurity is about trust. CREST SOC Accreditation reflects our commitment to excellence and gives our customers confidence that their security operations are run to independently verified standards.

If you’re reviewing SOC providers, let’s talk.

Our team can explain what CREST accreditation means in practice and how it strengthens your incident response, visibility, and assurance.

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