NSF delivers reliable, professional audit support tailored to every stage of the Cisco Partner lifecycle. Supported by experienced Assessors who bring real world industry insight, we apply a proven methodology designed to produce clear, actionable results that add meaningful value to your business.
We currently provide third-party audit services in six Cisco 360 practice areas.
Customer Success Practice Maturity Framework – Capability Reviews Verify execution of customer lifecycle motions and outcome based performance.
Managed Services Practice Maturity Framework - Assessments Assess the maturity and scalability of managed services operations across build, manage, and operate practices.
Specialization Audits Verifies Partner has the necessary skills, tools, and processes to design, implement, and support specific Cisco solutions like Secure Networking and Secure AI Infrastructure.
Cisco Powered Service Audits Verifies Partners meet Cisco’s strict standards for security, performance, and reliability.
Technical Services Delivery – Validations One-time pass/fail audit for partners applying to deliver Cisco Collaborative Services
Developer & Advisor Audits Confirm solution development, advisory practices, and alignment with Cisco engagement and co sell models.
NSF schedules the audit once the Partner submits an application, Cisco approves it, and NSF receives the audit request. A proposal is required, and upon execution, the assessment will be formally scheduled. Certification decisions are made solely by the Cisco Certification Program team. Audit results are determined strictly through evidence-based evaluation
Audits are conducted in English, which serves as the official language of the engagement. NSF will however, make every effort to assign an auditor or consultant who can communicate in the local language to support clarity and collaboration. Audits may not be recorded.