Fireblocks Becomes First Digital Asset Service Provider to Receive C4 Certification

Fireblocks, an easy-to-use platform to create innovative products on the blockchain and manage day-to-day crypto operations, announced that it has become the first company  to have its digital asset infrastructure system  certified by the CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4) as a CryptoCurrency Security Standard (CCSS) Level 3 Qualified Service Provider (QSP).

Crafted and peer-reviewed by a team of cryptocurrency and cybersecurity veterans including Andreas M. Antonopopulous, Michael Perklin, Petri Basson, Jameson Lopp and S. Dirk Anderson, CryptoCurrency Security Standard (CCSS) is an industry-first set of requirements for all information systems that make use of cryptocurrencies, including exchanges, web applications, and cryptocurrency storage solutions. By standardizing the techniques and methodologies used by systems around the globe, CCSS ensures a balance between security and usability so that end-users can easily make educated decisions about which companies and products they wish to align.

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“An in-depth and rigorous audit was conducted of Fireblocks‘ people, processes, and technology components for compliance with the CCSS and found that Fireblocks went above and beyond the CCSS Level 3 requirements,” said Marc Krisjanous, IT Security Consultant at Confide and CCSS Auditor who led Fireblocks’ audit. “Confide is excited to confirm that Fireblocks met all CCSS Level 3 requirements and is the first system to become certified against the CCSS in the world.”

“Since 2014, the CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium has been setting the bar for industry players and operators,” said Jessica Levesque, Executive Director at CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4). “What’s unique about CCSS is that it conducts a 360-degree audit that not only includes the technology but also in-depth interviews of the individuals who come in contact with the system, inspection of system configurations, as well as the controls that are in place. While companies have falsely claimed CCSS certification over the years, only the systems with the most exacting and thorough security standards can become certified. Don’t trust; verify. To ensure a system is indeed CCSS certified, visit the C4 website to ensure the information is correct.”