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TPN audits completed in 2025
Trusted Partner Network · Audit & Certification
TPN audit and Trusted Partner Network certification to reach your Gold
Looking for an expert in trusted partner network audit to secure production workflows and accelerate compliance? CYTRUST supports you from mock audit to official assessment.
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Assessor quality score
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Clients supported
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Compliance support hours
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What is a TPN audit?
A TPN audit (Trusted Partner Network) verifies your security level to protect sensitive audiovisual content. It covers governance, technical controls, operational processes and compliance evidence.
- IS governance and risk management
- Technical controls and operational security
- Business processes and production security
- Audit evidence and compliance traceability
The goal is clear: secure your production flows and prove to clients and stakeholders that your organization is reliable end-to-end.
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TPN certification levels
The TPN framework structures progression toward recognized security levels: Blue, Silver, Gold and Gold Star.
Blue: entry level and self-assessment
Silver: assessment validated by external auditor
Gold: reinforced compliance on Best Practices
Gold Star: operational excellence level
We adapt support to your business target: respond to RFPs, reassure international studios, and sustainably strengthen your security posture.
Business objective
Accelerate your TPN certification, target TPN Gold or Gold Star, and turn compliance into competitive advantage.
Blue, Silver, Gold, Gold Star
Comparison of Trusted Partner Network certification levels for CYTRUST clients.
Blue Shield
Compliance starting point
- ✓ Self-assessment performed by the provider through the TPN+ platform.
- ✓ Initial cybersecurity commitment and first visibility in the TPN+ registry.
- ✓ Accessible entry level to start a structured compliance journey quickly.
- ✓ Entry level with self-declared security data.
- ✓ Lower cost, but less valued than an externally assessed status.
- ✓ CYTRUST support available to prepare Silver progression.
Silver Shield
Initial external validation
- ✓ Assessment validated by an accredited external TPN assessor.
- ✓ Some Best Practices remain to be implemented on the assessed perimeter.
- ✓ Silver status is visible in the TPN+ registry.
- ✓ Action plan validated by the assessor and recorded in TPN+.
- ✓ Key milestone before full Gold compliance.
- ✓ CYTRUST support on technical and documentary remediation.
Gold Shield
Strong operational compliance
- ✓ Silver plus all applicable Best Practices completed.
- ✓ 100% compliant with baseline MPA Best Practices requirements.
- ✓ Required to work with many international studios.
- ✓ Additional recommendations may still be implemented.
- ✓ High security assurance validated by independent expertise.
- ✓ CYTRUST support plus certified audit.
Gold Shield Star
Excellence level
- ✓ Full audit completed by an accredited TPN assessor.
- ✓ Audit outcome is 100% compliant with MPA Best Practices.
- ✓ Full compliance with MPA Best Practices plus Additional Recommendations.
- ✓ Highest Trusted Partner Network certification level.
- ✓ Detailed assessment report available in TPN+.
- ✓ Premium CYTRUST support for maintenance and continuous improvement.
Our 4-step method
A clear and staged path from baseline assessment to final TPN validation.
1
Where do you stand today?
Mock audit and gap analysis
Precise perimeter mapping (sites, teams, workflows, tools), document review and initial scoring against the TPN framework.
- • Inventory of critical assets and sensitive content flows.
- • Maturity assessment across applicable Best Practices.
- • Prioritized gap report with risk rating.
2
Set clear objectives
Prioritized remediation plan
Build a realistic roadmap aligned with business constraints, budget and certification deadlines.
- • Quick wins prioritized against structural workstreams.
- • Batch planning with owners and target dates.
- • Clear trajectory to Silver, Gold and Gold Star.
3
Improve your security posture
Guided compliance implementation
Operational execution with CYTRUST: governance, technical security, evidence collection and team enablement.
- • Update procedures, policies and audit evidence.
- • Harden architecture and security controls.
- • Prepare teams for assessor interviews.
4
Turn cybersecurity into a commercial lever
Official TPN audit
Run the official Trusted Partner Network audit with tracking of open points through final validation in TPN+.
- • Coordinate the audit and secure deliverables.
- • Guided closure of last-minute residual gaps.
- • Final validation and continuous compliance maintenance plan.
1
Where do you stand today?
Mock audit and gap analysis
Precise perimeter mapping (sites, teams, workflows, tools), document review and initial scoring against the TPN framework.
- • Inventory of critical assets and sensitive content flows.
- • Maturity assessment across applicable Best Practices.
- • Prioritized gap report with risk rating.
2
Set clear objectives
Prioritized remediation plan
Build a realistic roadmap aligned with business constraints, budget and certification deadlines.
- • Quick wins prioritized against structural workstreams.
- • Batch planning with owners and target dates.
- • Clear trajectory to Silver, Gold and Gold Star.
3
Improve your security posture
Guided compliance implementation
Operational execution with CYTRUST: governance, technical security, evidence collection and team enablement.
- • Update procedures, policies and audit evidence.
- • Harden architecture and security controls.
- • Prepare teams for assessor interviews.
4
Turn cybersecurity into a commercial lever
Official TPN audit
Run the official Trusted Partner Network audit with tracking of open points through final validation in TPN+.
- • Coordinate the audit and secure deliverables.
- • Guided closure of last-minute residual gaps.
- • Final validation and continuous compliance maintenance plan.
Why CYTRUST for your trusted partner network audit?
- Combined IS Governance and Operational Security expertise.
- Accredited Trusted Partner Network assessor with field experience.
- Support adapted to post-production houses, studios and media service providers.
- Evidence-driven approach focused on measurable risk reduction, not checklist compliance.
Useful resources
To prepare your file, also review our guides: TPN assessment preparation and new Blue/Silver/Gold/Gold Star tiering.
For a detailed view of CYTRUST services aligned with MPA Best Practices: TPN & MPA Best Practices services.
To visualize differences between framework versions: MPA Best Practices evolution v5.1 to v5.3.1.
TPN audit FAQ
What is the difference between a TPN audit and TPN certification?
The TPN audit is the assessment performed by an accredited assessor. Certification is the resulting level (Blue, Silver, Gold or Gold Star) after review and remediation follow-up.
How long does it take to reach TPN Gold?
It depends on initial maturity, scope and remediation pace. In practice, structured support significantly shortens remediation cycles and accelerates Gold readiness.
Do you work on-site and in cloud environments?
Yes. We support on-premise, cloud and hybrid infrastructures with the same control, evidence and sensitive-content protection approach.
I am looking for a trusted partner network audit. Is this the same topic?
Yes. This page covers TPN assessment and Blue/Silver/Gold/Gold Star compliance trajectories.
Let's discuss your TPN certification
Goal: quickly reach your target level with a realistic and auditable roadmap.
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