About Crest Security Assurance
Exceptional Performance-Exceptional People
For over 15 years, Crest Security Assurance has employed a dedicated staff of Subject Matter Experts (SME’s), and advanced tools and techniques to ensure we provide fully-integrated solutions to our customers that are both timely and relevant. We are a passionate and dedicated team with deep technical expertise and industry knowledge capable of delivering best practices and experience to community partners and government agencies.
Crest Delivers:
Technology Independence and a Tool-agnostic approach with an informed perspective that optimizes our clients technology investments and delivers customer focused, responsive solutions in an ever-evolving threat landscape.
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About Our Team
Crest Security Assurance partners with clients to serve as a force multiplier in the cyber domain, supporting your mission within a constantly evolving threat landscape.
Frank El, Member
Frank is seasoned Cyber Security and project management professional with 14+ years of IT related experience and over 10 years of Network/Application Security Assessment,
Penetration Testing, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), IT Security Policy design, Security Awareness Training, Continuity of Operations (COOP), and vulnerability mitigation experience. He brings management experience in budgeting, personnel development, and IT Security Infrastructure planning. Frank’s experience is a culmination of 14 years of both Military and industry experience ranging from Department of Defense (DoD) (US Air Force, US Army, DISA, DLA, and DSS) to federal agencies (US Patent/Trade Office (USPTO), Department of State (DoS), Federal Reserve, and the Department of Justice (DoJ). Additionally, Frank holds a Master of Science degree in Information Technology and internationally recognized IT security certifications, including CISSP, OSCP, GIAC-GPEN, GIAC-GCWN, and CEH. Frank stays current on cyber security industry trends by reading various website articles (e.g., ArsTechnica, ZDNet ZeroDay, and CSO Online), and following industry leader twitter posts, blogs, and podcasts. Frank also attends industry conferences (e.g., Blackhat/Defcon, SchmooCon, RSA Netwitness Community Con).
Judith El, Managing Member
Judith is a seasoned professional with extensive experience across Human Capital, Business Accounting Principles, Proposal Management, and Business Development.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management and has built a proven track record of guiding organizations through complex certifications and growth milestones. Judith has successfully managed and maintained critical corporate certifications, including ISO and CMMI, ensuring compliance with industry standards and strengthening organizational credibility. She also played a key role in supporting her company’s participation and compliance within the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program, leveraging the certification to drive growth opportunities and long-term sustainability. In addition to her compliance and certification expertise, Judith brings deep financial acumen. She has overseen profit and loss (P&L) accountability, developed budgets that align with corporate strategy, and implemented financial controls to optimize resource allocation. Her ability to balance fiscal discipline with business development initiatives has contributed to consistent revenue growth and operational efficiency. Judith’s unique blend of business strategy, financial management, and certification expertise makes her a versatile leader, adept at driving both organizational compliance and long-term growth.
Laura Monaghan, Director of Operations and Business Development
Laura is an expert Business operations and development manager bringing over 23 years’ experience in operational leadership and business development in both government and commercial markets.
She is a highly accomplished corporate finance leader, operational strategist and corporate development executive with sound financial guidance and keen business acumen. She is a dedicated business development executive that has successfully developed and implemented competitive capture strategies for large government contracts resulting in significant corporate growth. Prior to joining Crest Security Assurance, Mrs. Monaghan held executive leadership roles for several small and large businesses.
THE RIGHT PEOPLE
A passionate, dedicated team with deep technical expertise and industry knowledge. Crest’s leadership has over 50 years of combined government experience providing services to every major agency and military service branch.
KNOWING WHAT WORKS
Ability to deliver best practices and experience with community partners and government agencies. Crest is always up to date on the most current industry certifications and requirements, always providing that expertise to our customers!
TECHNOLOGY INDEPENDENCE
We incorporate a tool-agnostic approach with informed perspective optimizing our clients technology investments; ensuring their digital safety through our efficiency.
Mission First, People Always!
Crest will always go the extra mile to ensure we provide our customers with the absolute best service at an exceptional cost. Our leadership is dedicated to your mission and have the proven leadership and industry experience to make it happen. Click below to learn more.