Assessors

Qualified TPN assessors are a critical element of the TPN program and process. Individual 3rd party assessors undergo a strict review and approval process to become an accredited TPN assessor.

To achieve TPN Gold Shield status, TPN member Service Providers will hire an accredited TPN Assessor and schedule an assessment which is managed on the TPN+ secure web-based platform. TPN Gold Shield assessments renew on a regular basis and the cost of an assessment is negotiated* on a case-by-case basis, between the accredited TPN Assessor and the Service Provider making the assessment request.

*The TPN has no control of the pricing models of individual assessors.

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To apply to become an accredited TPN Assessor, complete and submit the ‘New Assessor Signup Form‘ and download the ‘TPN Assessor Qualification and Renewal Criteria‘ for more information.

Assessors must have at least one valid security certificate (for each site and/or cloud). See the qualifications document above for experience requirements. TPN Assessors must maintain minimum (see below) TPN Assessment scores. Assessor levels have the following additional requirements: