After completing an application, inclusive of supporting documentation, ABPT applicants are assessed according to three assessment dimensions:

1. Technical Competency, in which
   • A history of certifications and courses completed is captured in the application process, reviewed, and verified by CREST ANZ personnel
   • Commercial and industry experience is captured in the application process, reviewed, and used to further develop competency profiles
   • The Technical Competency Assessment includes an Accreditation Assessment Panel examination with predetermined questions, a formal scoring mechanism, and time bracketed responses, and is supervised by CREST ANZ's CEO . The examination is conducted by a 2-5 member Accreditation Assessment Panel, which is underpinned by standards, processes and policies (Confidentiality and non-disclosure; Evidence based assessment; Autonomy and independence; Due process and equal opportunity; Appeals process).
   • Technical areas examined include Web and API; Mobile app (native not API); Static code review; Infrastructure (internal); Network; Exploitation; Wireless; SCADA and OT; IoT; Cloud; Social engineering; and Red teaming.
2. Professional Competency, in which
   • Years' experience in role and industry are considered and evaluated
   • A psychometric assessment is conducted
   • Employer reference checks are used to add qualitative perspectives to the competency profile
   • Client reference checks are used to add further qualitative perspectives to the competency profile
   • Applicant professionalism, exhibited in the Technical Competency Assessment Examination, is scored by the Accreditation Assessment Panel during the Technical Competency Assessment
3. Trust Standards, in which
   • A valid national police check is captured in the application process, reviewed, and verified by CREST ANZ personnel
   • Internet | social media checks are conducted
   • Applicants sit a cyber ethics examination (currently in development)

Upon successful completion of the ABPT program, a comprehensive report is provided to the party that is responsible for the application (either individual or organisation).

ABPT accreditations are current and valid for 18 months from time of completion.