The TPN has announced the launch of its enhanced Shield tier system.
Introducing the revised model, The Trusted Partner Network (TPN), the Motion Picture Association’s (MPA) worldwide content security initiative, outlined the changes that are scheduled to come into effect next month.
Building on the legacy of the Classic Gold Shield, two new tiers have been added, Silver and Gold Star, in recognition of a service provider’s completion of the TPN assessment to identify and review security gaps. The new tiers align with the release of the v5.3.1 TPN questionnaires and assessments release.
Awarded tiers will be displayed in the TPN+ Registry, providing an indication of a provider’s current security status:
- Blue Shield – Self-assessment completed and published
- Silver Shield – Assessment completed, remediation plan submitted (formerly Classic Gold)
- Gold Shield – All Best Practice remediation items completed and reviewed by TPN
- Gold Star Shield – All Best Practice and Additional Recommendations completed and reviewed by TPN
Terri Davies, president of the TPN, said, “The new Shield structure gives content owners clearer visibility into the security readiness and remediation progress of vendors and partners—essential in today’s evolving threat landscape. This update is a pivotal step forward for content security and builds on the value TPN provides for its members.”
Providing greater alignment with evolving global threats, the revised system aims to drive greater efficiency in the review process. The new Shield tiers increase transparency, enabling faster and more informed decision making as well as incentivising continuous improvement.
All Classic TPN Gold Shields will remain valid until their expiration dates.
