We aim to raise the expertise of independent Assessors and to standardise the CSP assessment methodology for a better alignment of the assessment scope and costs. Specific report templates and effort estimates for standardisation and cost containment will be made available, ensuring the reliability and credibility of assessments. Swift CSP certified assessors will be subject to service monitoring by Swift. A certification track is offered for both independent external and internal assessments. The key distinctions between the two tracks are outlined in the table below:
Distinctions between Swift CSP External Assessment certification and Swift CSP Internal Assessor certification
| Topic | Swift External CSP Assessment Certification | Internal CSP Assessor Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment type | External – doing assessment on behalf of Swift Users subject to a CSP compliance attestation | Internal – Only for internal CSP assessment of Swift User for any BICs in the same legal hierarchy of the entity employing the internal certified assessor |
| Publication in separate directory on swift.com | Yes, as registered provider and certified individual assessors employed by provider. | No |
| Issuance Swift label | Yes | No |
| Visible in KYC-SA | Yes | Yes |
| Registration as Swift partner required | Yes | No |
| Registration as Swift User | No | Yes |
Find out more as a Swift User
Consult the Swift CSP Certified Assessors Directory
Find out more as a CSP Assessment Provider
All about the certification
Find out more as a CSP Internal Certified Assessor
All about the certification. More to come in 2025.
Related information
Swift CSP Assessment Providers and Certified Assessors Framework
Information about the Swift CSP Assessment Providers and Certified Assessors Framework
Swift CSP Assessor Certification - FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the Swift Customer Security Programme Assessor Certification.
