Preparing for a Trusted Partner Network assessment with a structured method
A Trusted Partner Network (TPN) assessment is now a reference standard for organizations handling sensitive audiovisual content. Proper preparation reduces remediation loops and secures the path to the target certification level.
1. Define scope and objectives
Start by defining exactly what is assessed: sites, teams, workflows, technical environments, partners, and critical assets. Without this step, evidence production quickly becomes inconsistent.
2. Assess the initial baseline
A baseline assessment identifies gaps against applicable MPA Best Practices requirements and helps prioritize actions by actual business risk, not checklist convenience.
3. Build auditable documentation
Assessment requires robust evidence: policies, procedures, records, response plans, access control artifacts, and traceability elements. Documentation must reflect real operations.
4. Validate before the official audit
Pre-audit validation should include:
- internal and external vulnerability scans,
- segmentation and access-control verification,
- incident response testing,
- consistency checks between policy and technical implementation.
This stage significantly reduces residual gaps ahead of official review.
5. Run the audit with strong coordination
During the official assessment, execution quality matters: identified owners, accessible evidence, factual responses, and tight tracking of open items.
6. Organize long-term maintenance
TPN compliance should be managed as an ongoing process: action tracking, change control, documentation lifecycle, and periodic reassessment of risk and evidence.
Where CYTRUST supports clients
CYTRUST supports organizations end-to-end: pre-audit, remediation roadmap, implementation guidance, evidence preparation, and official audit support.
Successful TPN assessments rely on both robust controls and high-quality evidence.
