Trust Center
Overview
The Trust Center is a branded, public-facing portal that showcases your organization's security certifications, policies, and compliance status. Give customers and prospects confidence in your security practices.
Trust Center Features
Company Profile
Display your organization's security commitment:
- Company overview and mission
- Security team introduction
- Security contact information
- Industry and company size
Certifications & Compliance
Showcase your compliance achievements:
| Certification Type | Display Options |
|---|---|
| SOC 2 | Badge, report availability |
| ISO 27001 | Certificate, scope details |
| HIPAA | Compliance statement |
| GDPR | DPA availability |
Security Policies
Share relevant security documentation:
- Information Security Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Acceptable Use Policy
- Incident Response Plan
- Business Continuity Plan
Subprocessors
List your third-party data processors:
- Company name
- Service description
- Location
- Data processed
Setting Up Your Trust Center
Basic Configuration
- Navigate to Customer Trust → Trust Center
- Click Settings
- Configure basic information:
- Company name and logo
- Tagline and description
- Contact email
- Custom domain (optional)
- Save changes
Custom Domain
Use your own domain for the trust center:
- Go to Settings → Custom Domain
- Enter your domain (e.g.,
trust.yourcompany.com) - Add the provided DNS records
- Verify domain ownership
- Enable custom domain
A custom domain builds credibility and maintains brand consistency.
Branding
Customize the look and feel:
- Logo - Company logo (light and dark versions)
- Colors - Primary and accent colors
- Favicon - Browser tab icon
Managing Content
Adding Certifications
- Navigate to Trust Center → Certifications
- Click Add Certification
- Select certification type
- Upload supporting document (optional)
- Set visibility:
- Public - Visible to all
- Request Access - Requires NDA or registration
- Save
Adding Documents
- Navigate to Trust Center → Documents
- Click Add Document
- Upload file or select from policy library
- Configure access:
- Public Download - Anyone can download
- Request Access - Form submission required
- NDA Required - Must accept NDA first
- Save
Managing Subprocessors
- Navigate to Trust Center → Subprocessors
- Click Add Subprocessor
- Enter details:
- Company name
- Service category
- Data types processed
- Location
- Save
Access Controls
Public vs. Gated Content
| Access Level | Use Case | User Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Public | General security info | View immediately |
| Registered | Detailed policies | Submit email to access |
| NDA Required | Sensitive documents | Accept NDA before download |
| Approved Only | Confidential reports | Manual approval required |
Access Requests
When users request gated content:
- User submits request form
- Request appears in dashboard
- Review and approve/deny
- User notified of decision
- Access granted if approved
NDA Management
Configure NDA requirements:
- Upload your NDA template
- Set which documents require NDA
- Users accept NDA before accessing
- Track NDA acceptances
Analytics
Visitor Insights
Track trust center engagement:
- Page Views - Which sections are most visited
- Document Downloads - Popular documents
- Access Requests - Request volume and conversion
- Visitor Companies - Who's viewing (if registered)
Reports
Generate engagement reports:
- Weekly/monthly traffic summary
- Document popularity ranking
- Request conversion rates
- Geographic distribution
Integration with Sales
Sales Enablement
Use Trust Center in your sales process:
- Share link early in sales cycle
- Track prospect engagement
- Identify interested companies
- Accelerate security reviews
CRM Integration
Connect with your CRM to:
- Log trust center visits to contacts
- Trigger alerts for target accounts
- Track security content engagement
Best Practices
Keep Content Current
Regularly update certifications and policies. Outdated content undermines trust.
Balance Transparency and Security
Share enough to build confidence without revealing sensitive security details.
Make it Easy to Find
Link to your Trust Center from your website footer, security page, and sales materials.
Respond Quickly
When access is requested, respond promptly. Delays suggest disorganization.