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The S/MIME Secure Messaging (SSM) certification program identifies organizations
and individuals who are able to support the deployment of secure e-mail systems
in accordance with The Open Group S/MIME Secure Messaging Architecture, together
with appropriate training course and materials.
 Benefits
For organizations wishing to deploy secure e-mail systems, S/MIME Secure Messaging
SERVICES certification identifies those that have the necessary knowledge
and understanding to provide supporting services.
For professional services companies, SSM SERVICES certification and inclusion
in the register of certified organizations provides a mechanism of promoting
both their services and their commitment to The Open Group SSM Architecture.
All current certified products are listed in the Certification
Register.
Certification
Process Highlights
S/MIME Secure Messaging certification is for both individuals and organizations.
Individuals can become certified by demonstrating their knowledge of S/MIME
Secure Messaging by passing an examination. Organizations that offer
professional services and training courses in support of deployment of secure
e-mail systems can be certified if they meet the criteria.
- The Certification Authority for this program is The Open Group, LLC.
- A product, service or individual will be certified and entered on the
certification register once the Certification Authority is satisfied that
the product, service or individual meets the applicable conformance
requirements and all other requirements, including formally agreeing
to all the required
terms, have been met.
- A license to use the S/MIME Secure
Messaging certification logo in connection with the product,
service or individual will be granted when certification is
achieved.
- All product information supplied
to the Certification Authority will be treated as confidential,
as required by the Certification Agreement.
- The Certification Authority may,
from time to time, request proof that the product, service
or individual remains in compliance with the requirements
outlined in the conformance requirements as per the Certification
Policy Document.
Useful
Links
- The starting point for S/MIME Secure Messaging Certification [HTML]
- The Guide to S/MIME Secure Messaging Certification for Individuals [HTML]
- Guide to S/MIME Secure Messaging Certified for Examiners [HTML] (for
use by Examiners to purchase batches of exam papers and to register
individuals)
- The Certification Policy [PDF]
- S/MIME Secure Messaging Architecture [PDF]
- S/MIME Secure Messaging
Certification - Core Syllabus [HTML]
- The Certification Agreement [HTML]
- Conformance Requirements [TPL]
- Certification Fees Schedule [HTML]
- Guide to registering for S/MIME Secure Messaging Certification
for Organizations [HTML]
- The Examiner Agreement [HTML]
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