Digital Trust Partner Symbol
What It Is
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The Digital Trust Partner Badge is a public values alignment mark for CCN Business Partners and Community Partners.
It signals that an organization has chosen to align with the principles of digital trust promoted by the Canadian Cybersecurity Network.
It is not an award.
It is not certification.
It is not a security validation.
It is not performance verification.
It is a visible declaration of intent to operate in alignment with digital trust principles across human, technical, and institutional layers.
The Digital Trust Partner Badge represents participation in a national ecosystem built around responsible innovation, secure systems, transparent leadership, and accountability in action.
What It Means
When an organization displays the Digital Trust Partner Badge, it signals:
• Alignment with CCN’s Digital Trust principles
• Commitment to responsible digital practices
• Support for a strong Canadian digital ecosystem
• Participation in a community focused on trust as competitive advantage
The badge communicates intent and alignment.
It does not imply:
• Certification
• Audit
• Endorsement
• Risk rating
• Compliance validation
• Guarantee of performance
The Digital Trust Partner Badge is a values alignment mark.
The Digital Trust Pin, by contrast, is earned recognition for sustained and demonstrated contribution to digital trust. The Pin reflects verified impact and rare distinction. The Partner Badge reflects declared alignment within the ecosystem.
The two are intentionally distinct.
Who May Use the Badge
The Digital Trust Partner Badge may be used by:
• Active CCN Business Partners
• Active CCN Community Partners
Use of the badge is contingent on maintaining active partner status and complying with usage guidelines.
CCN reserves the right to revoke badge usage if it is misrepresented, modified, or used in a manner inconsistent with digital trust principles.
Where It Can Be Displayed
Partners may display the Digital Trust Partner Badge:
• On company websites
• On partnership pages
• On marketing materials
• In press releases
• In LinkedIn company pages and posts
• In conference or event materials
• In email signatures
• On digital reports
When possible, the badge should link back to the CCN Digital Trust page to provide context and clarity.
Usage Guidelines
To protect the integrity of the mark:
• The badge must not be altered or modified
• The badge must not be used in isolation without the word “Partner” visible
• The badge must not imply certification or endorsement
• The badge must not be combined with language suggesting verification
If partnership status ends, badge use must cease immediately.
Why It Matters
Digital trust is now a competitive advantage, not a compliance checkbox.
Organizations that signal alignment with digital trust principles demonstrate that they understand the importance of confidence in decisions, systems, and relationships.
The Digital Trust Partner Badge is a simple but meaningful way to show that commitment publicly.
It reflects participation in a national movement focused on strengthening trust across Canada’s digital economy.How CCN Identifies Recipients
CCN recognizes Digital Trust Pin recipients through three pathways.