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About TrustPartners.directory
TrustPartners.directory is the verified partner directory for GRC professionals. Every listing is independently verified with transparent evidence tiers so buyers can shortlist with confidence, not hope.
The only directory where every listed GRC partner is independently verified — so you can shortlist with confidence, not hope.
No pay-for-rank · 100% independent verification · Free to list
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Mission, vision, and transparency
Mission
Help GRC buyers shortlist partners using evidence, not hope. TrustPartners.directory publishes verification depth, framework context, and ranking rules so procurement and security teams can compare firms before the first call or document request.
Vision
Grow into the primary starting point for verified GRC partner discovery—beginning with compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and adjacent categories) and extending into risk management and governance as the directory matures. The verification model and editorial standards stay consistent as coverage expands.
Transparency
Trust is easier when the rules are visible. On TrustPartners.directory we treat transparency as part of the product, not a footnote:
- Verification tiers (0–3), evidence expectations, and upgrade paths are documented publicly.
- Organic ranking rules are published separately from paid visibility, so buyers know what order means.
- Published pages name TrustPartners.directory explicitly where it helps people and systems cite the source accurately.
- Listings emphasize metadata we reviewed—attestation context, dates, auditor names where applicable—not confidential reports.
Where we start
TrustPartners.directory launches with compliance as the primary wedge—SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and adjacent categories—then expands into risk management and governance over the following year. The taxonomy and verification model stay consistent as coverage grows.
Who we serve
Who uses TrustPartners.directory
Buyers (free)
- CISOs, VP Security, and GRC managers evaluating compliance partners
- Startup CTOs and founders preparing for a first SOC 2 audit
- Procurement and vendor management teams running supply chain due diligence
Providers (free to list, premium to feature)
- SOC 2 auditors and CPA firms
- Compliance readiness consultants and vCISOs
- Security service providers (penetration testing, MDR, cloud security, and related services)
- Compliance automation and GRC platforms
- Organizations that hold their own certifications (certified vendors)
Non-negotiable principles
These rules are not marketing language—they define how the product behaves:
- Rankings are never influenced by payment.
- We store metadata buyers need to compare firms, not confidential audit reports.
- Verification accuracy is our reputation, including a published accuracy guarantee for eligible listings.
- Free to list; providers can pay for visibility and tools that do not rewrite organic ranking.
- Platform-neutral editorial posture: competing tools and firms are listed on the same rules.
How the product is built
TrustPartners.directory is a data application, not a brochure site: listings, verification state, and provider tools live in a single codebase with PostgreSQL, Drizzle ORM, and Next.js. There is no traditional CMS—schema and admin workflows are defined in code so the directory stays consistent and auditable.
Parent company
TrustPartners.directory is operated with Salt Technologies, Inc., a Delaware C‑corporation focused on software development and consulting, with SOC 2 compliance experience through Sprinto.
Learn more
Methodology and fairness are public by design:
- How We Verify — tiers, evidence, and what we never store.
- How We Rank — organic order vs featured visibility.
Next steps on TrustPartners.directory
Providers can claim a profile and pursue verification. Buyers can compare shortlists using consistent tier and framework metadata across categories.
Get verified
List your firm with transparent evidence tiers. Start free and upgrade when you are ready to maintain verified status.
Keep exploring
Open the full directory to filter by framework, state, and tier, or jump to another category to build a shortlist with consistent verification metadata.