UK cybersecurity specialist WorkNest Secure has achieved Accredited Organisation status under The Cyber Scheme, providing further independent recognition of the technical expertise and professional standards maintained across its services.
The accreditation recognises organisations that demonstrate professional competence, quality and alignment with established cybersecurity industry standards. It also places particular emphasis on the qualifications and capabilities of the professionals delivering those services.
For WorkNest Secure, the latest recognition builds on its existing technical accreditations and reflects its continued investment in developing and maintaining a highly skilled cybersecurity workforce.
Independent Recognition of Cybersecurity Expertise
The Cyber Scheme is a Licensed Body of the UK Cyber Security Council and works to assess and recognise cybersecurity professionals against established industry standards.
Its Accredited Company Programme is designed to give businesses greater confidence when selecting cybersecurity service providers by linking organisational accreditation to independently verified workforce capabilities.
Unlike certifications focused primarily on processes or technical controls, the programme places significant importance on the people delivering cybersecurity services and their professional competence.
WorkNest Secure already has a number of penetration testing consultants who hold individual accreditations through The Cyber Scheme, making company-wide recognition a natural progression.
Jordan Constantine, Head of Offensive Security at WorkNest Secure, said the accreditation provides customers with independent evidence of the team’s capabilities.
“Becoming accredited under The Cyber Scheme felt like a natural step for WorkNest Secure. It’s one thing to say our team meets a high standard; it’s another to have that verified independently, and many of our penetration testing consultants are accredited under their scheme.”
He added: “Their assessments are respected across government and industry, and that gives our clients real confidence in the people testing their systems. It’s proof, not just a claim.”
Building Trust in Cybersecurity Services
The accreditation comes as organisations increasingly rely on external cybersecurity specialists to help identify vulnerabilities, assess risks and strengthen their defences.
With businesses placing considerable trust in third-party providers, independently verified qualifications and professional standards can provide an important measure of assurance.
Kirsty Fowler, Managing Director of WorkNest Secure, believes the expertise of cybersecurity professionals remains central to delivering effective security services.
“Cybersecurity is a people business. Technology is incredibly important, but customers also need to know that the people testing their systems, advising their teams and helping them respond to risk have the right expertise behind them.”
She added that the accreditation also reflects the company’s commitment to supporting professional development.
“Achieving the Cyber Scheme accreditation gives our customers another level of independent assurance and reflects the investment we continue to make in our people.”
Supporting Continued Growth
WorkNest Secure was formed following the integration of Pentest People and Bulletproof under the WorkNest Group, bringing together expertise across penetration testing, red teaming, attack simulation, information security, data protection and compliance.
The company also provides GuardNest, its proprietary vulnerability management platform, which combines vulnerability visibility, threat intelligence and compliance capabilities.
WorkNest Secure holds CREST and CHECK accreditations for penetration testing and recently achieved CREST STAR-FS accreditation for intelligence-led red teaming within financial services.
The latest accreditation adds to these credentials as the company continues to develop its technical capabilities and strengthen its position in the UK cybersecurity services market.
WorkNest Secure forms part of WorkNest Group, which employs more than 800 people and supports over 50,000 customers across ten countries.
