Strategic Alliances.
Our alliance network is deliberately small. We work with organizations that share our obsession with technical excellence and our refusal to treat compliance as a checkbox exercise. Every partner in our ecosystem has earned their position through demonstrated capability, not marketing spend.
We don't build networks. We build strongholds.
The Philosophy of Alliance.
The cybersecurity industry is flooded with "partnerships" that are little more than referral agreements and logo swaps. That is not how we operate.
At bladestack.io, we are absurdly technical. We are engineers, architects, and builders. We hold ourselves to a standard of precision that borders on obsession. It would be illogical to partner with organizations that do not share that same relentless commitment to excellence.
Our Strategic Alliance Program is not open to the public. It is a curated ecosystem of the industry's most capable Independent Assessors (3PAOs) and Technology Providers. These are the organizations that speak our language—the language of CLI, of JSON schemas, of immutable infrastructure, and of zero-trust architecture.
When you engage a bladestack.io partner, you aren't just getting a vendor. You are getting a vetted specialist who has survived our scrutiny.
Six Principles That Govern Every Alliance In Our Ecosystem..
Built on Technical Trust.
We operate as an advisory-only 3PAO. We don't assess. We don't audit. We build. That means our partnerships are structured around complementary capabilities, not overlapping services. When we refer you to a partner, it's because they're the best at what they do.
The Gold Standard
Premier Strategic Partner.
Schellman stands as a titan in the compliance space. We have partnered with Schellman because they mirror our dedication to quality and independence. Their assessors are not just checklist-readers; they are auditors who understand technology.
Why we aligned: Shared commitment to "Absurdly Technical" excellence and a streamlined, no-nonsense approach to FedRAMP, DoD, CMMC and other cyber-security assessments.
Assessment Partners
The Assessors We Trust.
These accredited Third Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs) and audit firms conduct the formal assessments and certifications for our clients. We've worked alongside each of these organizations across multiple engagements and can vouch for their technical rigor, assessment quality, and professionalism. When you're ready for assessment, we'll help you select the right fit based on your specific requirements, timeline, and authorization scope.
Technology Partners
The Platforms We Build On.
Our technology alliances enable us to architect and implement cloud-native security solutions that meet the most stringent compliance requirements. These partnerships provide us with advanced training, early access to security features, and direct engineering support channels. When we design your authorization boundary, we're leveraging relationships built over years of joint implementations.
Admission Criteria
Earning a Place in Our Network.
Becoming a bladestack.io partner isn't a form submission. It's a demonstration of technical capability and cultural alignment. We evaluate every prospective partner against rigorous criteria before they earn a position in our ecosystem.
Program Requirements.
Proven Joint Success
Demonstrated track record with five or more joint clients where we've observed work quality firsthand
Technical Competency Validation
Your engineering teams must demonstrate fluency in modern cloud-native architectures (Kubernetes, Serverless, IaC). We partner with firms that understand the stack, not just the checklist.
Verified Client Satisfaction
Consistent positive feedback from shared customers, verified through direct outreach by our leadership team. We look for partners who solve problems rather than create friction.
Designated Technical Liaison
Assignment of a dedicated technical point of contact within your service delivery leadership. We require a direct line to someone who can make decisions and solve blockers immediately.
Operational Velocity Alignment
Capability to match the operational tempo of our "Fast Track" engagements. We require partners who utilize automated workflows and API-driven processes over legacy manual methods.
Quarterly Performance Calibration
Commitment to quarterly partnership reviews to calibrate performance, address friction points, and align on upcoming industry changes (e.g., FedRAMP 20x updates).
Knowledge Contribution
Willingness to actively participate in joint educational initiatives, defining best practices, and knowledge sharing that elevates the entire compliance ecosystem.
Executed Partnership Governance
A fully executed partnership agreement with clearly defined responsibilities, non-compete clauses (where applicable), and established service boundaries.
Why We Partner
The Alliance Advantage.
For those who pass the vetting process, the benefits go beyond simple referrals. We integrate our partners into a workflow designed for speed, clarity, and success.
Partner Benefits.
Terms & Conditions
Independence, Integrity, and Arms-Length Operations.
Our reputation is built on unbiased, technically grounded advisory. Therefore, our partnership ecosystem is governed by strict rules of engagement to prevent conflicts of interest. We established these terms to ensure that every recommendation we make is driven solely by merit and client necessity, never by financial incentive.
Initiate the Vetting Protocol.
Align your capabilities with the industry’s most technical advisory team.
We maintain a deliberately small partner network of assessment organizations and technology providers who meet our standards. If you're interested in exploring partnership, complete the form and our team will be in touch.