StandardsProgrammeCapability
10 areas

Trust, Verification and Assurance

Assurance in this programme means evidence that any party can check: who evaluated what, against which clause, with which result and when. The programme covers the identity, supply-chain, verification, conformance and ethics standards and the public tools for verification and conformance testing. Each artefact of these areas carries a UNI (Unique Nexus Identifier).

Trust, Verification and Assurance: the areas
The 10 areas of this programme and the couplings their records name between them; the area with the highest coupling count in accent. A dashed tick marks couplings with areas in other programmes.Source: the Nexus Standards registry (areas and their systemic context).
  • Identity, authorisation and zero trust: couples with zero-trust-fabric, policies-and-clauses-standards, verification-and-monitoring-standards.
  • Software and supply chain: couples with deployment-services, verification-and-monitoring-standards, ai-and-models-standards, provenance-and-evidence-standards.
  • Verification and monitoring: couples with monitoring-services, verification-services, provenance-and-evidence-standards.
  • Conformance and crosswalk to external: couples with compatibility-profiles, conformance-test-suites, policies-and-clauses-standards.
  • Policies and clauses: couples with commons-and-command-rooms, verification-and-monitoring-standards, conformance-and-crosswalk-standards.
  • Ethics, safeguarding and do no harm: couples with privacy-and-data-protection, ai-and-models-standards, humanitarian-and-development.
  • Zero-trust fabric: couples with identity-and-zero-trust-standards, verification-services, sovereign-stack.
  • Verified intelligence and transparency: couples with provenance-and-evidence-standards, visualization-and-maps-standards, information-integrity-and-trust.
  • Verification services: couples with conformance-test-suites, verified-intelligence-and-transparency, gra-ready.
  • Conformance test suites: couples with standards-development-standards, verification-services, developer-and-api.
01Process

The process.

NXS · Process

Conformance pipeline

Standard lifecycle · NS-13 track · Contribution channels · IETF track · W3C track · OGC track · OASIS track · ISO and IEC stages · Conformance · Record lifecycle · Routing · Monitoring.

An adopter declares classes, clauses are selected, evidence referenced, a mandated evaluator attests each result, and the statement expires on a stated date.

  1. 01 Adopter

    1. 01DeclarationStart · the adopter, namedThe adopter names the standard version and the conformance classes it claims for a subject (a context or an artefact, NS-9).
    2. 03EvidenceRecord · the adopterEvidence is referenced by record identifier and digest; the evidence itself remains with the adopter.
    3. 10RestorationStep · the adopterAfter expiry the adopter requests a new evaluation; the history is retained.
  2. 02 Nexus records

    1. 02Clause selectionModel · the reference clause toolingThe standard’s machine-readable clauses are selected by the classes claimed.
    2. 06AttestationRecord · the evaluator’s run, recordedAn attestation names the evaluator, the instant and the evidence it read.
    3. 07Implementation conformance statementRecord · the adopter, listed as submittedThe public register lists statements as submitted, with their evidence links and expiry dates.
  3. 03 Evaluator

    1. 04Mandate checkGate · the evaluatorThe mandate states who may evaluate what; without a mandate the evaluation is REFUSED.
    2. 05Evaluator runExercise · the evaluatorThe run reads the evidence and applies the clause set; the result per clause is recorded.
  4. 04 Over time

    1. 08ExpiryGate · the registry, by validUntilAn expired statement remains listed and is shown as expired; restoration requires a new evaluation.
    2. 09Authority decisionOutcome · an entitled body, outside the standardA competent body’s own scheme decision is cited by reference. Nexus Standards conformance is distinct from it.

NS-10: policies and clauses · NS-11: verification and attestations · Conformance programmeAn outline of how the work is designed to run; it does not report the status of any decision or record.

The operations, as a table
Process · the conformance pipeline10 operations
StepPhaseOperationWhoDecision ruleRecord
01AdopterDeclaration (start). The adopter names the standard version and the conformance classes it claims for a subject (a context or an artefact, NS-9).the adopter, nameda first-party declaration, in the sense of ISO/IEC 17050a declaration with the classes claimed
02Nexus recordsClause selection (model). The standard’s machine-readable clauses are selected by the classes claimed.the reference clause toolingevery normative statement is an NS-10 clause; classes select clausesthe clause set for the classes
03AdopterEvidence (record). Evidence is referenced by record identifier and digest; the evidence itself remains with the adopter.the adopterreferenced rather than embedded; missing evidence yields INDETERMINATEevidence references: receipts, digests, record UNIs
04EvaluatorMandate check (gate). The mandate states who may evaluate what; without a mandate the evaluation is REFUSED.the evaluatoran evaluator acts under a recorded mandate and is independent of the subjecta mandate reference
05EvaluatorEvaluator run (exercise). The run reads the evidence and applies the clause set; the result per clause is recorded.the evaluatorthe open test suite, on the referenced evidencethe run with suite version and instant
06Nexus recordsAttestation (record). An attestation names the evaluator, the instant and the evidence it read.the evaluator’s run, recordedPASS, FAIL, INDETERMINATE, NOT_APPLICABLE or REFUSED; certifiesTruth is always falseone attestation per clause, subject and evaluation
07Nexus recordsImplementation conformance statement (record). The public register lists statements as submitted, with their evidence links and expiry dates.the adopter, listed as submittedlisted as submitted by the adopterthe ICS with a UNI and validUntil
08Over timeExpiry (gate). An expired statement remains listed and is shown as expired; restoration requires a new evaluation.the registry, by validUntila statement expires at validUntil; the history is retainedan expired statement, still listed
09AdopterRestoration (step). After expiry the adopter requests a new evaluation; the history is retained.the adopterrestoration requires a new evaluationa new evaluation request
10Over timeAuthority decision (end). Where a competent body operates its own scheme, its decision is cited by reference; conformance to the Nexus Standards is distinct from that decision.an entitled body, outside the standardcited where it exists; separate from any attestationa decision referenced by identifier

Table.Declaration, clause selection, evidence, evaluation, attestation, the conformance statement and its expiry. The table shows the process as specified; it does not report the status of any standard, proposal or record. Sources: NS-10: policies and clauses · NS-11: verification and attestations · Conformance programme.

02Overview

Summary

Trust, Verification and AssuranceProgramme record
  1. Programmenexustandards.com/assurance/
  2. StatusIn preparation.
  3. Areas10 · 6 catalogued
  4. Nexus StandardsNS-11, NS-10, NS-9, NS-12, NS-1, NS-14, NS-0, NS-3b, NS-5, NS-13
  5. Open standards41
  6. Data sources17
  7. Couplings40 with 9 programmes

Area profiles are proposed.

Areas
10
6 catalogued, 4 proposed
Nexus Standards
10
applied across the areas
Open standards
41
named and linked, never reproduced
Data sources
17
listed for reference
UNI
requested · allocation in progress
Status
Proposedin preparation
Last reviewed
area profile
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Nexus Standards (2026). Trust, Verification and Assurance: a programme of the Nexus Standards. Proposed. https://nexustandards.com/assurance/. Last reviewed 17 October 2026.

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03System model

How a shock travels through this system

A system model of this programme built from the registry: 24 systems, 10 sectors, 16 controls, 17 feeds, 19 indicators. Select the components to include, choose an initiating hazard and run the scenario. Stress propagates through the hazard relations of the Nexus Hazard Standard (NHS-1), the exposure of each system, the recorded couplings and the sectors that carry the loss; adopted standards dampen transmission and live data sources support detection. All parameters are stated assumptions that the reader can adjust; results are illustrative scenario outputs for exercises and training, not forecasts or risk assessments.

Systems and couplings

Controls

  • NS-11 Verification and monitoring (evidence, attestations, zero-trust conformance observation)
  • NS-10 Policies and clauses (machine-readable obligations: definition, binding, evaluation and enforcement)
  • NS-9 Contextual UNIs (deployments, instances, programme instances)
  • NS-12 Software, model and AI/ML artefacts (supply chain, model cards, dataset sheets)
  • NS-1 The UNI and the artefact catalogue (grammar v0.2: domain, sector, region and environment segments)
  • NS-14 Conformance and crosswalk to external standards
  • NS-0 Constitution and principles
  • NS-3b Dataset and product metadata profile (STAC, DCAT, PROV-O)
  • NS-5 Figure, map and visualisation standard (with the UI/UX kit)
  • NS-13 Standards development process (open proposals, review, versioning, adoption)
  • NRS-H93 Hazard family: Identity, trust and cryptographic failure (NHS-1 cyber.identity)
  • NRS-A4 Zero-trust verification of standards and conformance
  • NRS-H107 Hazard family: Digital infrastructure concentration and monoculture (NHS-1 tech.digital-concentration)
  • NRS-H83 Hazard family: Health system capacity failure (NHS-1 health.system)
  • NRS-A1 Standards as code: machine-readable standards, requirements and tests
  • NRS-A5 Built-in licensing and rights

Observation

  • FIDO Metadata Service (MDS3) (listed for reference)
  • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue (listed for reference)
  • OSV.dev vulnerability API (listed for reference)
  • NVD CVE API 2.0 (listed for reference)
  • Rekor public transparency log (listed for reference)
  • NIST OSCAL content (SP 800-53 catalogue in OSCAL) (listed for reference)
  • NIST Cybersecurity and Privacy Reference Tool (CPRT) (listed for reference)
  • OGC Definitions Server (listed for reference)
  • EUR-Lex Cellar SPARQL endpoint (listed for reference)
  • legislation.gov.uk API (listed for reference)
  • AI Incident Database (listed for reference)
  • OECD AI Incidents Monitor (listed for reference)
  • Software Heritage archive API (listed for reference)
  • STAC JSON Schemas (listed for reference)
  • DataCite REST API (DOIs) (listed for reference)
  • OGC TEAM Engine executable test suites (listed for reference)
  • web-platform-tests (listed for reference)
  • Identity pillar maturity stage (traditional, initial, advanced, optimal)
  • Authenticator assurance level 2 for editors and mandate holders
  • Hardened build platform with non-forgeable provenance
  • Project cryptographically signs release artefacts (learning signal, not a ranking)
  • Continuous monitoring category of the Detect function
  • Provenance information present on evaluated records
  • Metadata includes references to other metadata
  • Metadata complies with a community standard
  • Proportion of population satisfied with their last experience of public services
  • Policy category of the Govern function
  • Complaints are welcomed and addressed
  • Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive
  • Devices pillar maturity stage
  • Authenticator assurance level 3 for protocol-authority roles
  • Metadata includes provenance information according to a cross-community language
  • Countries that adopt and implement guarantees for public access to information
  • Metadata complies with a community standard (evaluated by external validator)
  • Two independent implementations per feature before Recommendation (pattern for CANDIDATE exit)
  • Two independent implementations per feature (pattern for CANDIDATE exit)
04Programme

The programme at work

Its development and participation, the areas it holds, the standards that apply and the channels to related areas.

Verification console

Test suites, conformance statements and attestations recorded in the registry for each standard; each attestation is shown with its evaluator and date.

Verification console · test suites, conformance statements and attestations as a matrixFrom the registry
Evidence recorded22 standards
  1. Clause sets stated10
  2. Test suites22 in progress
  3. Statements submitted0
  4. Attestations recorded0
  5. Body validators linked3

Conformance statements are listed as submitted.

StandardClauses (NS-10)Test suiteConformance statementsAttestationsBody’s own suite or validator
NS-0 Constitution and principlesstated12 rule rowsplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NS-1 The UNI and the artefact catalogue…stated10 rule rowsplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NS-2 Citation and attribution format for…stated5 rule rowsplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NS-3 Risk record UNIs (grammar, legacy…nonerequirements in sections, no rule tableplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NS-3b Dataset and product metadata profile…nonerequirements in sections, no rule tableplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NS-4 Structure and drafting of Nexus…nonerequirements in sections, no rule tableplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NS-5 Figure, map and visualisation…stated5 rule rowsplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NS-6 Surface wiring (API header, panel…nonerequirements in sections, no rule tableplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NS-7 Resolver landing pages, page meta…nonerequirements in sections, no rule tableplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NS-8 Zenodo publishing workflow with legal…nonerequirements in sections, no rule tableplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NS-9 Contextual UNIs (deployments,…stated5 rule rowsplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NS-10 Policies and clauses…stated7 rule rowsplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NS-11 Verification and monitoring…stated6 rule rowsplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NS-12 Software, model and AI/ML artefacts…stated4 rule rowsplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NS-13 Standards development process (open…stated5 rule rowsplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NS-14 Conformance and crosswalk to…stated5 rule rowsplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NS-15 System model binding (identity…nonerequirements in sections, no rule tableplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NS-16 UNI application profile (context…nonerequirements in sections, no rule tableplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
NRS Nexus Risk Standards: the systemic…nonerequirements in sections, no rule tableplannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedn/anot applicable
CAP 1.2noneno Nexus clauses yet (proposed under NS-10)plannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedlinkedCAP 1.2 XML Schema
STACnoneno Nexus clauses yet (proposed under NS-10)plannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedlinkedstac-validator
PROV-Ononeno Nexus clauses yet (proposed under NS-10)plannedin progressnonenone submittednonenone recordedlinkedPROV-CONSTRAINTS validators listed in the implementation report
stated: the text of the standard sets out its rulesplanned: in progresslinked: published by the body and run at the sourcenone: nothing recordedA passing test run constitutes implementation evidence.

NXS · Process

Conformance pipeline

An adopter declares classes, clauses are selected, evidence referenced, a mandated evaluator attests each result, and the statement expires on a stated date.

  1. 01 Adopter

    1. 01DeclarationStart · the adopter, namedThe adopter names the standard version and the conformance classes it claims for a subject (a context or an artefact, NS-9).
    2. 03EvidenceRecord · the adopterEvidence is referenced by record identifier and digest; the evidence itself remains with the adopter.
    3. 10RestorationStep · the adopterAfter expiry the adopter requests a new evaluation; the history is retained.
  2. 02 Nexus records

    1. 02Clause selectionModel · the reference clause toolingThe standard’s machine-readable clauses are selected by the classes claimed.
    2. 06AttestationRecord · the evaluator’s run, recordedAn attestation names the evaluator, the instant and the evidence it read.
    3. 07Implementation conformance statementRecord · the adopter, listed as submittedThe public register lists statements as submitted, with their evidence links and expiry dates.
  3. 03 Evaluator

    1. 04Mandate checkGate · the evaluatorThe mandate states who may evaluate what; without a mandate the evaluation is REFUSED.
    2. 05Evaluator runExercise · the evaluatorThe run reads the evidence and applies the clause set; the result per clause is recorded.
  4. 04 Over time

    1. 08ExpiryGate · the registry, by validUntilAn expired statement remains listed and is shown as expired; restoration requires a new evaluation.
    2. 09Authority decisionOutcome · an entitled body, outside the standardA competent body’s own scheme decision is cited by reference. Nexus Standards conformance is distinct from it.

NS-10: policies and clauses · NS-11: verification and attestations · Conformance programmeAn outline of how the work is designed to run; it does not report the status of any decision or record.

The operations, as a table
Process · the conformance pipeline10 operations
StepPhaseOperationWhoDecision ruleRecord
01AdopterDeclaration (start). The adopter names the standard version and the conformance classes it claims for a subject (a context or an artefact, NS-9).the adopter, nameda first-party declaration, in the sense of ISO/IEC 17050a declaration with the classes claimed
02Nexus recordsClause selection (model). The standard’s machine-readable clauses are selected by the classes claimed.the reference clause toolingevery normative statement is an NS-10 clause; classes select clausesthe clause set for the classes
03AdopterEvidence (record). Evidence is referenced by record identifier and digest; the evidence itself remains with the adopter.the adopterreferenced rather than embedded; missing evidence yields INDETERMINATEevidence references: receipts, digests, record UNIs
04EvaluatorMandate check (gate). The mandate states who may evaluate what; without a mandate the evaluation is REFUSED.the evaluatoran evaluator acts under a recorded mandate and is independent of the subjecta mandate reference
05EvaluatorEvaluator run (exercise). The run reads the evidence and applies the clause set; the result per clause is recorded.the evaluatorthe open test suite, on the referenced evidencethe run with suite version and instant
06Nexus recordsAttestation (record). An attestation names the evaluator, the instant and the evidence it read.the evaluator’s run, recordedPASS, FAIL, INDETERMINATE, NOT_APPLICABLE or REFUSED; certifiesTruth is always falseone attestation per clause, subject and evaluation
07Nexus recordsImplementation conformance statement (record). The public register lists statements as submitted, with their evidence links and expiry dates.the adopter, listed as submittedlisted as submitted by the adopterthe ICS with a UNI and validUntil
08Over timeExpiry (gate). An expired statement remains listed and is shown as expired; restoration requires a new evaluation.the registry, by validUntila statement expires at validUntil; the history is retainedan expired statement, still listed
09AdopterRestoration (step). After expiry the adopter requests a new evaluation; the history is retained.the adopterrestoration requires a new evaluationa new evaluation request
10Over timeAuthority decision (end). Where a competent body operates its own scheme, its decision is cited by reference; conformance to the Nexus Standards is distinct from that decision.an entitled body, outside the standardcited where it exists; separate from any attestationa decision referenced by identifier

Table.An adopter declares the conformance classes it claims; clauses are selected from the standard’s NS-10 clause set; evidence is referenced; an evaluator acting under a mandate runs the evaluation; each result is recorded as an attestation; the implementation conformance statement is listed as submitted and expires on a stated date; restoration requires a new evaluation. The table shows the process as specified; it does not report the status of any standard, proposal or record. Sources: NS-10: policies and clauses · NS-11: verification and attestations · Conformance programme.

A test result is implementation evidence, stating the suite version and the date and time; a conformance statement is the implementer’s own declaration, listed as submitted; an attestation names its evaluator and mandate.

05Evidence

Couplings, indicators and sources

The couplings with other programmes, the indicators, the references and the data sources the programme draws on.

Couplings with other programmes

40 couplings link the areas of this programme with 9 other programmes, counted in both directions from the area profiles.

Coupled programmeCouplingsExample mechanism
Open Infrastructure and Developers11Deployment declines an image or package whose signature, SBOM or provenance predicate fails verification, so that supply-chain evidence is enforced at the point of deployment.Software and supply chain to Deployment services
Data and Evidence7Receipts are logged as Merkle leaves with inclusion proofs; the corresponding infrastructure area publishes signed tree heads.Provenance and evidence to Verified intelligence and transparency
Readiness and Adoption6Capital-readiness files in the Readiness and Adoption programme cite EVALUATED attestations from evaluators outside the subject’s boundary.Verification services to Capital pathway, The Global Risks Alliance (GRA)
Digital, Cyber and AI5Risk-tier obligations become NS-10 clauses evaluated by NS-11 attestations in the Trust, Verification and Assurance programme, with INDETERMINATE where evidence is missing.AI governance frameworks alignment to Trust, Verification and Assurance
Foundations and Governance5The Trust, Verification and Assurance programme covers the attestation and monitoring arrangements (evaluators, mandates, digests, INDETERMINATE results) that a declaration’s…Conformance programme to Trust, Verification and Assurance
Humanitarian Action and Development2Data responsibility and do-no-harm obligations are expressed as NS-10 clauses held in the Trust, Verification and Assurance programme and applied to humanitarian records.Humanitarian standards alignment to Ethics, safeguarding and do no harm
Space and Earth Observation2Published figures carry a C2PA manifest with the artefact’s UNI so a reused image can be traced to its record.Visualisation, figures and maps to Verified intelligence and transparency
Communities, Learning and Contribution1Learning credentials are Verifiable Credentials bound to the learner’s identity and revocable.Education, competence and training to Identity, authorisation and zero trust
06Participation

Working groups, participation and learning

How to take part, the proposed working groups, the readiness pathways, learning at Risk Academy, the institutions of the network and common questions.

Participation and governance

  1. 01

    Charter a working group

    Select an area above, adopt its proposed charter and submit it as a public change record under NS-13; the editors decide with written reasons. Develop a standard.

  2. 02

    Amend an area brief

    Propose an amendment to an area profile, citing a peer-reviewed or official source.

  3. 03

    Propose a data source

    Propose a source with its provider, licence and delivery path for licence review.

  4. 04

    National participation

    Each participating country takes part through its National Nexus Consortium (NNC). The National Standards Council (NSC) decides adoption, adaptation or reference in its jurisdiction, and National Working Groups (NWGs) draft national inputs and run field exercises. Competent national authorities are engaged through official channels.

  5. 05

    Contribute at the issuing body

    Contributions to an external standard are made through the issuing body’s own channels; outcomes are reflected here as register changes. Movement and contribution.

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The Global Risks Index

Every figure on this page is indexed: hazards, climate, conflict, the world.

The Index is the Consortium’s indexing system for risk data. Every indicator, hazard, series and country profile carries its Nexus Standards identifier, its source and its licence, so what this page shows can be traced, corrected and reused.

  1. 01 · Sources205 registered sourcesEvery value keeps its source and licence; withheld values are counted.Data and licences
  2. 02 · Nexus StandardsNIS-1 and NHS-1451 indicators, 905 hazards; every record carries a UNI.Nexus Standards
  3. 03 · The Index54 series, 195 country profilesComputed on the standards; no value is published until an edition is released.The Global Risks Index
  4. 04 · This pageTrust, Verification and AssuranceMaps, figures and feeds read the Index in the context of hazards, climate, conflict.Public API
Sources205registered, each with its licence
Indicators451NIS-1, 106 composites, 20 domain indices
Hazards905NHS-1, crosswalked to UNDRR-ISC HIPs
Series54global, sector, strategic, technology, thematic
Country profiles195one site per country

Series in this context hazards, climate, conflict

  1. GLBGlobal SystemsThe state of interdependent global risk: the twenty domain indices aggregated to the world, the five core systems (water, energy, food, health, biodiversity) and their couplings, the global tail register and the gap…NXS-GRX-AR-000002Hazards · Climate · Conflict
  2. THDisaster Risk Intelligence (DRI)Signals, observations, event streams, geospatial layers and scenario packs turned into structured risk intelligence for preparedness and planning.NXS-GRX-AR-000111Hazards · Climate · Conflict
  3. GSGlobal CitiesUrban exposure, heat, flooding, informal settlement, service dependency and the economic weight of cities at risk.NXS-GRX-AR-000068Hazards · Infrastructure · Climate
  4. GSGlobal ClimateChronic and acute physical climate hazard, transition exposure, adaptation gaps and scenario pathways to 2030, 2050 and 2100.NXS-GRX-AR-000065Climate · Hazards · Finance

All 54 series · The 20 domain indices.

Country profiles the world

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Hazard domains NHS-1

Geodata and API open

Open layers on an equal-area hexagon grid, shown as densities per km² or as symbols: People · GHSL 2025People · WorldPop 2025Built-up areaPortsAirportsRoadsRailwaysRivers and lake centrelines.

/api/v1/public/grix · https://nexustandards.com/uni/{uni}
Developers · Data · Made with Natural Earth, Public domain; GHSL and WorldPop, CC BY 4.0.

Snapshot of the Index registries pinned 2026-10-23 · 22c6eed. Research and risk-analytics information: not a rating, an official classification, a warning, a benchmark or advice.

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