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What Is a 3PAO?
A Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) is an independent organization that assesses whether another organization meets a defined set of requirements. In the SCR Conformity Assessment Program (SCR CAP), 3PAOs are accredited by The Cyber AB and assess Organizations Seeking Assessment (OSA) using examine, interview and test methods. The 3PAO produces a Report on Conformity (ROC), and The Cyber AB validates the resulting SCR Certified designation.
SCR 3PAOs provide objective, consistent, thorough, and reliable assessments of an OSA’s implementation of the SCF, ensuring conformance with specified cybersecurity and/or data protection requirements. These organizations play a critical role in maintaining the integrity and credibility of SCR certifications through rigorous and impartial assessments.
Accredited by The Cyber AB
SCR 3PAOs must be accredited by The Cyber AB, the official Accreditation Body for the SCR CAP, before conducting any 3PAAC services. This accreditation ensures assessors meet the qualifications and independence standards required for credible SCR certifications.
3PAAC Services
Third-Party Assessment, Attestation, and Certification (3PAAC) services include assessment of an organization’s implementation of the SCF, attestation of conformance with specific cybersecurity and/or data protection requirements, and supporting the issuance of SCR CAP certifications.
Objective Assessments
Conduct objective, consistent, and impartial assessments of an OSA’s SCF implementation.
Certification Support
Provide Third-Party Assessment, Attestation, and Certification (3PAAC) services under the SCR CAP.
Program Integrity
Maintain the integrity and credibility of SCR certifications through rigorous, impartial assessment.
The Cyber AB Marketplace
The Cyber AB is the official Accreditation Body (AB) for the Secure, Compliant & Resilient Conformity Assessment Program (SCR CAP). The Cyber AB runs the SCF Marketplace where all accredited 3PAOs are listed.
Organizations seeking an accredited 3PAO to conduct their SCR CAP assessment should visit The Cyber AB Marketplace to find qualified assessment organizations with the expertise relevant to their specific compliance requirements. You can learn more about becoming a SCR 3PAO and sign up through The Cyber AB’s website.
The Cyber AB SCF Marketplace
The Cyber AB is the official Accreditation Body for the SCR CAP. All accredited SCR 3PAOs are listed in The Cyber AB Marketplace, ensuring organizations can find qualified assessors for their SCR CAP engagements.
SCR 3PAOs in the Broader Ecosystem
SCR 3PAOs are the cornerstone of the SCR CAP, providing the independent, accredited assessments that underpin SCR certifications for Organizations Seeking Assessment.
SCR CAP Ecosystem Participants
SCF (Framework), The Cyber AB (Accreditation Body), 3PAO (Assessment Org, You Are Here), RPO (Provider Org), LCP (Content Provider), ASP (Solution Provider), OSA (Org Seeking Assessment).
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