ISAUnited Gold Standard Certification
Because Real Security Starts at Design—Not After Deployment.
Become a Gold Standard Certified Organization and prove your commitment to Security-by-Design and Engineering Excellence.
The Industry's First Independent Certification for Security-by-Design
Security starts at design. Trust is earned through certification.
The ISAUnited Gold Standard Certification is the premier designation for organizations that build and deliver secure systems-by-design. Grounded in architectural rigor and engineering excellence, this certification recognizes those who have demonstrated a complete and defensible commitment to Security-by-Design (SbD) principles.
Why Earn the ISAUnited Gold Standard?
In an industry dominated by policy-driven audits and superficial assessments, the ISA United Gold Standard Certification stands out.
This certification validates what truly matters:
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Built for Software Providers – software companies are the frontline. CISA’s Security-by-Design initiative has made it clear: product security is no longer optional. Software vendors must now prove secure engineering from the start, or risk losing trust and market access.
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Architectural Integrity – Your system is built on sound, defensible design.
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Engineering Rigor – Security principles are enforced by those who build, not just document.
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Secure-by-Default Implementation – Controls are embedded from the start, rather than being added post-deployment.
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Design-Centric Security Commitment – Your organization treats security as a foundational responsibility.
This is not a checkbox exercise.
It is a technical and strategic milestone—earned only by those who prioritize Security-by-Design and Engineering Excellence at every layer of their solution.
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Overcome Client Security Objections with Confidence
For software and SaaS providers, the sales process often stalls not because the product doesn't meet client needs, but due to concerns around security and data protection. ISAUnited’s Security by Design (SbD) Certification directly addresses this critical hurdle.
Our SbD Certification empowers your sales teams by:
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Reducing Client Hesitation: Proactively address and resolve security-related objections upfront.
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Building Trust: Demonstrate your product’s adherence to stringent security standards, reassuring clients about the protection of their data.
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Accelerating Sales Cycles: Shorten negotiations by providing verified evidence of your solution's robust security foundation.
Choose ISAUnited's SbD Certification to confidently overcome client objections, validate your software security, and drive quicker, smoother sales.
What We Certify
Organizations that receive the ISAUnited Gold Standard Certification must demonstrate:
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Secure architecture and component-level design integrity
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Adoption of key Security-by-Design principles
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Threat modeling and risk-informed decision making
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Secure-by-default configuration and operational safeguards
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Engineering and governance practices that reinforce secure development
The certification process is pass/fail with a remediation period. No levels. No partial credit. No ambiguity.
Successful organizations will receive:
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An official ISAUnited Gold Standard Certificate
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A digital Gold Shield Badge for public display
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Recognition as a Gold Standard Certified Organization
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Overcome Compliance Objections with Ease
For technology providers, navigating compliance questions can slow down or derail sales opportunities. ISAUnited’s Gold Standard Security-by-Design Certification solves this common challenge head-on.
Our Gold Standard Certification equips your team by:
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Simplifying Compliance Conversations: Instantly reassure clients by demonstrating alignment with recognized cybersecurity frameworks.
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Establishing Immediate Trust: Validate your proactive adherence to top-tier security standards.
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Speeding Up Approvals: Provide certified evidence of compliance upfront, reducing lengthy client audits and reviews.
Choose ISAUnited’s Gold Standard Certification to confidently address compliance questions, build immediate client trust, and close deals faster.
Who Should Apply?
The ISAUnited Gold Standard Certification is designed for:
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Software and SaaS vendors
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Platform and API developers
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Cloud-native and hybrid solution providers
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Technology companies that design, build, and deploy secure digital products
If your organization believes that security is not a feature, but a foundation, this certification is for you.
Gold Standard Certified Organizations
Organizations that earn this certification are formally recognized as:
ISAUnited Gold Standard Certified Organizations
This designation represents:
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A proven commitment to security-by-design
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The successful implementation of defensible architecture
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Recognition by the Institute of Security Architecture United
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