SGS Defines the Challenges of Digital Trust
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / February 05, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article, ‘What is Digital Trust’, which examines the challenges of maintaining digital trust in a connected world increasingly threatened by data breaches.
Compromised digital trust can have a hugely detrimental effect on business operations and reputation. An understanding of the challenges of cybersecurity is necessary to ensure they are met proactively as well as effectively.
The article examines this business-critical issue affecting governments, industry and consumers, highlighting the nature of digital trust and how stakeholders can build and sustain confidence in their products and services.
Risk exposure, and the multiple access points which can be exploited, are explored, looking at breaches from a consumer’s point of view in terms of emotional as well as financial impact, and the measurable business asset of digital trust as industries begin to understand the risks.
Why digital trust matters
Why digital trust matters is at the core of the article, which looks at trust not just from a security point of view, but also as a factor in innovation, competitive advantage and customer loyalty.
The challenges of digital trust
Using examples of recent high-profile breaches, the article demonstrates the potentially devastating effects of system compromises and disruption, with a look at the multiple pressures faced by consumers, businesses and governments, and the need for proactive strategies supported by continuous testing, certification and risk management.
SGS DIGITAL TRUST
With its comprehensive DIGITAL TRUST framework, SGS offers cybersecurity solutions focused on four domains – Connected Products and Technologies, Digital Services and Infrastructure, Data and Artificial Intelligence and Organizations and People. Under the Connected Products and Technologies domain, SGS services cover key areas, including:
- Cybersecurity evaluation and certification
- Functional safety
- Wireless and radio frequency (RF) testing
This integrated service structure provides a consistent, coordinated approach for organizations to navigate global digital trust environments, enabling customers to operate and innovate with confidence.
Read the full article, ‘What is Digital Trust?’
For further information, contact:
Xavier Vilarrubla
CEO Brightsight
Tel: +34662503231
About Us
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).
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