Partner, assessor & ecosystem
Scale code trust through a trusted ecosystem
NS-CTAF grows through accredited assessors, consulting and technology partners, and regional representatives — all held to strict independence, ethics, and quality-assurance standards.
Programme tracks
Four ways to join the ecosystem
Whether you assess, implement, integrate, or represent NS-CTAF regionally, there is a defined pathway.
Accredited Assessor Programme
Become an independent NS-CTAF assessor.
- Formal accreditation and assessor training
- Annual recertification to stay accredited
- Consistent scoring against the five NS-CTAF axes
Consulting Partner Programme
Help clients close gaps and reach certification.
- Implementation support for assessed organisations
- Readiness and remediation engagements
- Access to NS-CTAF enablement and materials
Technology Integration Partners
Automate evidence collection and verification.
- Integrate signing, SBOM, and scanning tooling
- Automated evidence feeds into assessments
- Verification and Trust API integrations
Regional Representatives
Extend NS-CTAF into new markets.
- Regional expansion and market development
- Local language and regulatory context
- Front-line relationships with assessed organisations
Independence & quality
Trust in the assessors, not just the assessment
A framework that certifies trust must hold its own assessors to the highest standard. These policies keep NS-CTAF certifications credible and comparable.
Assessor ethics and code of conduct
Independence from assessed organisations
Conflict-of-interest declaration and management
Quality assurance and peer review of scoring
Help build the public trust infrastructure for software.
Apply to the assessor, consulting, technology, or regional programme.