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About Us

The Global Trust Anchor for Digital Innovation

At GCAF, we believe that trust is the foundation of responsible technology adoption. In a world shaped by AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, and emerging finance, the speed of innovation must be matched by integrity, accountability, and clarity.

We are not here to write standards — we are here to make them matter. By accrediting certifiers and sector-specific programs with unmatched rigor and agility, we provide governments, institutions, and enterprises with the confidence to build and deploy next-generation systems securely and ethically.

Explore GCAF Accreditation Domains

Our oversight spans the most critical and fast-evolving sectors in global technology governance. Select a domain to learn how we accredit certifiers and programs.

Artificial Intelligence

Frameworks for trustworthy, auditable, and ethical AI deployment

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Oversight for digital security, encryption, data handling & compliance

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Accreditation of GRC and internal audit programs across jurisdictions

Blockchain & Digital Assets

Frameworks for AML, crypto transparency, and secure decentralized infrastructure

Fintech & RegTech

Accreditation in financial innovation, digital banking, and regulatory systems

Cross-Border Digital Standards

Alignment of certifications with global law, treaties, and sovereign tech policy

Accreditation in Motion: Milestones That Shaped Our Mandate

How global turning points in technology, compliance, and ethics underscore the mission of GCAF.

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2012

AI Goes Mainstream in Consumer Tech

Advances in machine learning trigger ethical debates, driving calls for standardized oversight.

2001

The Dot-Com Collapse Sparks Regulatory Reform

Global markets recognize the dangers of unchecked innovation, laying groundwork for modern risk and compliance standards.

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2020

COVID-19 Accelerates Digital Transformation

Mass migration to digital systems exposes systemic vulnerabilities and ignites demand for trustworthy certification.

2015

ISO and NIST Begin Converging on Risk-Based Models

International frameworks embrace adaptable, risk-informed approaches — the foundation of GCAF's methodology.

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2024

The Global AI Act and Governance Policies Emerge

Governments and industries formalize ethical AI mandates — with GCAF positioned as a trusted framework authority.

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