Independent evaluators

Independent evaluations

The Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Regulations require providers and services to obtain independent evaluations in security, privacy and conformance with New Zealand Identification Standards before they apply for accreditation.

An independent evaluator is an individual or organisation considered by the Trust Framework Authority to have the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to carry out evaluations in that discipline.

The evaluation must state whether, in the opinion of the independent evaluator, the criteria are met in that area. The evaluator will agree pricing directly with the provider.

How to become an independent evaluator

An individual or organisation may apply in writing to the Trust Framework Authority to be approved as a third-party evaluator. The application must specify the area to which it relates; and include information showing they have the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to carry out accreditation evaluations in that area to a reasonable standard.

Trust Framework Authority application guidance for independent evaluators [PDF, 383KB]
Guidance to support providers in preparing for their Identification Standards independent evaluation.

Independent evaluators

Details of independent evaluators who have been approved by the Trust Framework Authority can be found below.

Independent Security Evaluators

Axenic

Terry Chapman
terry.chapman@axenic.co.nz

Ahmed EIAshmawy
Ahmed.ElAshmawy@axenic.co.nz

Bastion Security Group

Sam Andrews
sam@bastionsecurity.co.nz

Steve Honiss
steve.honiss@bastionsecurity.co.nz

Cianaa Technologies

Dr Rizwan Ahmad
r.ahmad@cianaatech.com

Confide

Nicole Braun
nicole.braun@confide.co.nz

CyberCX NZ

Dan Richardson
Dan.Richardson@cybercx.co.nz

Michael Smith
Michael.Smith@cybercx.co.nz 

Cybershore Ltd

Katja Feldtmann
katja@cybershore.co.nz

Cyber Team NZ

Christopher Hawksworth
chris@cyberteam.co.nz 

Deloitte

Marcus Bossert
mbossert@deloitte.co.nz

Joanne Lu
joannelu@deloitte.co.nz

Fujitsu NZ Ltd

Dan Young
Dan.Young@InPhySec.co.nz

KPMG

Philip Whitmore
pwhitmore@kpmg.co.nz

Peter Bailey
peterbailey@kpmg.co.nz

Liverton Security Ltd

Murray Wills
murray.wills@livertonsecurity.com

Richard Bourne
richard.bourne@livertonsecurity.com

Middleware Group

Sera Skinner
sera.skinner@middleware.co.nz

Resilient IT

Keivan Memarzadeh
keivan@resilientit.co.nz

Simon Jordan
simon@resilientit.co.nz

Serena White
serena@resilientit.co.nz

Risks Consult

Gabriel Akindeju
Gabriel.Akindeju@RisksConsult.com

Independent Privacy Evaluators

INFO by Design

Paul Holmes
paul@infobydesign.co.nz
info@infobydesign.co.nz

Simply Privacy

Emma Pond
Daimhin Warner
Frith Tweedie
info@simplyprivacy.co.nz

Wrybill Privacy

Caitlin Macdonald
caitlin@wrybillprivacy.co.nz

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