The New Zealand Internet Task Force (NZITF) has recognised that as the global security industry continues its rapid growth, a penetration testing certification is needed to ensure that as new entrants enter the NZ market the current high standard is maintained. The NZITF established a working group in late 2010 to identify a suitable certification model for New Zealand. CREST, The Council for Registered Ethical Security Testers (http://crest-approved.org.uk) clearly stood out as the leading International certification, and the NZITF are now working with the security industry and community to establish CREST-NZ. Come and hear about CREST-NZ, how you can get involved, and how high the bar actually is - CREST is no pay-your-monies-get-your-CEH-style certification.