Navigating Roles Professions of the SCF Ecosystem

RPO

SCF RPOs offer professional services to support organizations in achieving SCF alignment. These services include:

• Consulting on SCF requirements and readiness.
• Implementing SCF frameworks within organizational operations.
• Providing expertise to help organizations maintain ongoing compliance with SCF CAP standards.

3PAO

SCF 3PAOs are authorized entities responsible for conducting assessments to ensure organizations comply with the SCF’s rigorous cybersecurity and data privacy standards. They:

• Perform conformity assessments for Organizations Seeking Assessment (OSA).
• Issue SCF certifications based on compliance.
• Upload assessment results to the SCF Connect platform for validation and registry.

APO

SCF APOs play a vital role in implementing SCF standards within technology platforms. These organizations:

• Integrate SCF frameworks into governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools, cloud platforms, and risk management solutions.
• Undergo conformity assessments by SAICO to ensure their products and processes align with SCF standards.
• Enable other ecosystem members to leverage certified platforms for compliance and operational efficiency.