About PSA Certified

PSA Certified is a global standard that enables trust in connected systems across the electronics industry. It defines clear, easy-to-understand levels of robustness and assurance for the Root of Trust (RoT) in a System on Chip (SoC), which can be specified by OEMs and cloud service providers.

As a high-quality security evaluation scheme, PSA Certified leverages the SESIP evaluation methodology for higher-level chip certifications, while PSA Certified Level 1 applies a security-by-design approach that can also extend to devices and software platforms. By aligning with key cybersecurity legislation and industry specifications, PSA Certified reduces fragmentation and provides a common framework that can be widely applied.

Originally developed by Arm and others*, the PSA Certified evaluation scheme was donated to GlobalPlatform in September 2025, where it is now maintained and advanced. You can contribute to its future by joining the SESIP Committee and selecting the PSA Certified WG, helping us continue to deliver the “Root of Trust for the SoC World.”

What Does the PSA Acronym Stand For?

The PSA acronym expands as Platform Security Architecture. It originated from the Platform Security Architecture specification that Arm created to create a security principles based approach to device security.

About the Founders of PSA Certified

Originally built by experts from seven founding companies, PSA Certified was established as an independent, collaborative initiative designed to adapt to industry and geographic demands. Today, the scheme is managed by GlobalPlatform, ensuring its continued growth and alignment with global security needs.*The founding companies include four world-leading evaluation laboratories – SGS Brightsight, CAICT, Riscure Keysight and UL – alongside leading semiconductor IP company Arm, security consultancy Prove & Run, and TrustCB, who acted as the Certification Body for the scheme.