Hong Kong Information Security Group

Trust Reviews

Public trust profiles with TrustScore, v2026.2 domain breakdowns, AI scope notes, public website hygiene checks, and verified practitioner feedback — built for buyers who need more than a logo wall.

Security trust, inspectable like a review profile

Each Trust Review shows a TrustScore, an Excellent-to-Poor label, methodology domains, buyer lenses, and written feedback — plus a dated narrative with honest gaps.

Stars without scope are marketing. Stars with dates, domains, AI notes, and limitations are usable.HKISG Trust Reviews principle

How to read a Trust Review

  1. Score + label

    TrustScore and Excellent/Poor label are headlines — not warranties.

  2. Scope, version, AI flag

    Confirm what was assessed, which methodology version, and whether AI was in scope.

  3. Domains + primary gap

    Read the six-domain table and the gap line before trusting category stars alone.

  4. Limitations + expiry

    Every report expires. Material AI or architecture change can force earlier retest.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I read a Trust Review?
Start with TrustScore + label, then read scope, methodology version, domain scores, public website hygiene (passive header/TLS check — not a pentest), and limitations. Stars without scope are marketing.
Do you scan the company website for vulnerabilities?
Each Trust Review can include a passive public-surface check (HTTPS redirect and security response headers). It is not a penetration test and does not prove there are no vulnerabilities. See the Website hygiene panel on each report.
How is an HKISG Trust Review different from a random web rating?
Trust Reviews combine a dated methodology score (including AI security under v2026.2), domain breakdown, optional public-site hygiene, and verified practitioner commentary. Rules are published under Methodology and Governance.
Does “Excellent” mean a perfect 5.0?
No. Excellent is a qualitative band. A 4.5 can still be labelled Excellent when controls are strong with managed gaps. Always read the primary gap line and domain table.
What if an organisation says they do not use AI?
After inventory verification, AI may be scored N/A and weight redistributed. Declaring “no AI” without an inventory check fails Evidence quality. See Methodology.
Can companies pay for 5 stars?
No. Fees fund assessment capacity. Star bands follow the published rubric — membership does not buy outcomes.
How do I request a Trust Review for my organisation?
Start with membership or contact HKISG for review-queue eligibility.