CovertSwarm Achieves STAR-FS Accreditation

CovertSwarm has officially earned the prestigious STAR-FS (Simulated Target Attack & Response – Financial Services) accreditation from CREST. This places us in an elite group of just 17 providers worldwide—securing our spot in the top 2% of global cybersecurity vendors.

The STAR-FS certification is a testament to our expertise in delivering tailored attack simulations, designed specifically for the financial services industry. It highlights the precision, quality, and innovation that CovertSwarm brings to offensive security.

For financial organizations, this means more than just a badge. It’s assurance that your institution is prepared to handle even the most advanced cyber threats.

Our Operations Director, Louis Blackburn, formerly of Lloyds Banking Group, put it best:

“This accreditation is a reflection of the relentless dedication of our team. CovertSwarm’s Constant Cyber Attack model is rewriting the rules of offensive security, and STAR-FS validates the game-changing impact we bring to our clients’ cyber resilience.”

Cybercrime costs are soaring to $10.5 trillion annually, yet many organizations still rely on outdated security measures like annual penetration tests. These tests are predictable, limited, and no match for today’s sophisticated threats. While businesses wait for PDF reports to highlight vulnerabilities, attackers are already exploiting blind spots, mapping attack surfaces, and using social engineering.

Traditional security testing isn’t just outdated—it’s ineffective.

We’re not here to follow the status quo—we’re here to challenge it. With STAR-FS, we’re taking another step forward in protecting your business from the threats of tomorrow.

Let’s keep raising the bar together.