National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP)

The National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) is a collaboration between government and industry that develops and promotes security standards and testing for information technology products. Its goal is to ensure that hardware and software systems meet strict security requirements, helping protect sensitive information from cyber threats. NIAP manages the evaluation process through the Common Criteria, a recognized international standard, to verify that products like computers, networks, and security tools are effective and trustworthy. This helps organizations make confident decisions when choosing secure technology solutions.