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The Hidden Cost of "Certified": When Compliance Documentation isn't Proof of Trust

Melanie Asher, MBA CEPA

Published on: 28/05/2026

Certification reports prove an audit occurred, not that compliance still exists. Learn why treating credentials as documentation creates risk in modern vendor ecosystems.

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