NAID - National Association of Information destruction

What NAID - National Association of Information destruction does

i-SIGMA (International Secure Information Governance & Management Association) is a U.S.-based non-profit trade association formed in 2018 through the merger of the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) and PRISM International. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the association serves the secure information destruction, records management, and IT asset disposition (ITAD) industries, representing approximately 5,000+ industry professionals and 2,500+ certified service-provider locations across more than 35 countries. Its core function is the development and administration of industry certification standards used by governments and enterprises for vendor due diligence in secure data destruction.

The organization's product portfolio centers on three proprietary certification programs. NAID AAA Certification is a rigorous audit-based program for secure information destruction providers, employing a three-part oversight model (annual renewal, biennial third-party audits by Certified Protection Professionals, and unannounced audits) that assesses chain-of-custody controls, physical security, employee screening, and destruction verification. PRISM Privacy+ Certification applies analogous standards to records and information management providers, while the Certified Secure Destruction Specialist (CSDS) credential is a professional accreditation for individuals. Supporting products include a Service Provider Locator directory, a Compliance Tracker tool, the Signal Quarterly journal, Shred School workshops, an International Summit, an Annual Conference & Expo, and a webinar/roundtable series. Recent additions include new cybersecurity specifications covering acceptable use policies, password management, incident response, and annual third-party security risk analyses.

i-SIGMA's revenue model is recurring and membership-based, with monetization across four streams: annual membership dues (Service Provider, Corporate Partner, Professional tiers), recurring certification fees for NAID AAA, PRISM Privacy+, and CSDS programs, event and conference revenue, and education/training fees. Distribution is conducted via a self-serve member portal, direct enterprise sales through the Service Provider Locator and Annual Conference, inside sales for webinars, and bottom-of-funnel referral through the certified-provider directory. The organization is governed by an elected Board of Directors with no parent company or external equity ownership; Nathan Campbell has served as CEO since August 1, 2022, succeeding founding CEO Robert Johnson.

Name

NAID - National Association of Information destruction

Legal name

International Secure Information Governance & Management Association (i-SIGMA)

Website

https://naidonline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

i-SIGMA is a U.S. non-profit trade association that administers NAID AAA, PRISM Privacy+, and CSDS certification programs for the global secure information destruction, records management, and IT asset disposition industries, serving 2,500+ certified provider locations and 5,000+ professionals across 35+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues for service providers, corporate partners, and professional members. Provides access to resources, networking, education, certification programs, and industry advocacy.
2. Certification Fees: Fees for NAID AAA Certification, PRISM Privacy+ Certification, and CSDS professional accreditation. Separate from membership with its own requirements and fees.
3. Events and Conferences: Revenue from annual conference, Shred School, international summits, and webinars/roundtables.
4. Education and Training: Professional development resources, certification preparation, and training programs for industry professionals.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

i-SIGMA is a non-profit trade association that develops and administers globally recognized certification programs (NAID AAA Certification for secure information destruction providers and PRISM Privacy+ Certification for records and information management providers) and the Certified Secure Destruction Specialist (CSDS) professional accreditation. It sells annual memberships to service providers, corporate partners, and individual professionals, and runs education/training offerings including Shred School, the annual conference, webinars, and the Signal Quarterly publication. The association monetizes via membership dues, certification fees, and event/training revenue, and operates a Service Provider Locator directory and Compliance Tracker as member tools.

Product overview

i-SIGMA operates as a trade association offering a portfolio of certification programs and membership services for the secure information destruction and records management industry. The core offerings include NAID AAA Certification for data destruction service providers, PRISM Privacy+ Certification for records management providers, and the Certified Secure Destruction Specialist (CSDS) professional accreditation. These are complemented by membership programs providing access to education, resources, networking, and advocacy. The association also provides practical tools such as the Service Provider Locator directory and Compliance Tracker. All offerings are centered on certification and professional development rather than a software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NAID AAA Certification: Globally recognized certification program for secure information destruction service providers, including document shredding, IT asset disposition (ITAD), and hard drive destruction.
• PRISM Privacy+ Certification
• Certified Secure Destruction Specialist (CSDS)

Products and services

• NAID AAA Certification

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ industry professionals in global network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GilmorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 June 2025Gilmore, an i-SIGMA Service Provider Member, acquired Felder Shredding to expand across the Gulf Coast, strengthening records management and information security solutions.
• Data Security, Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 25 April 2025Data Security, Inc. is a Corporate Partner Member providing degaussers and the new Field CheckR3 tool to ensure degaussers function properly for secure data destruction.
• Harris American CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 April 2025Harris American Company, a subsidiary of Avis Industrial Corporation, is a Corporate Partner Member that acquired G.P.S. S.r.l. in Ferrara, Italy, expanding internationally.
• DHS Worldwide Software SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 18 February 2025DHS Worldwide is a Corporate Partner Member providing Total Recall Envision software for ITAD and shredding management. Proshred enhanced its secure electronics recycling and ITAD operations with Total Recall Envision software.
• O'Neil SoftwarecoreTechnology or Integration · 12 December 2024O'Neil Software is a Corporate Partner Member providing records and information management software solutions. Developed Annex.com for record centers to enable 24/7 e-commerce access.
• O'Neil SoftwarecoreTechnology or Integration · 3 November 2024O'Neil Software achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, building on SOC 2 Type II compliance, strengthening its position as a trusted leader in information security.
• 3r Machinery by Shred-TechminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 20243r Machinery is a Corporate Partner providing waste management equipment and partnered with Screenpod to revolutionize waste management solutions.
• PrivataminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2023Privata provides Data Protection Officer services for Shred America, a veteran-owned Corporate Partner Member company.
• DHS Worldwide Software SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 26 April 2023DHS Worldwide unveiled Total Recall Envision Software Version 5.2 at the 2023 i-SIGMA Conference, featuring enhanced capabilities for shredding management.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• (ISC)²: International non-profit that administers the CISSP and other cybersecurity certifications, with a large global member community. Comparable as a non-profit certification-body whose business model (membership + credentialing + education) closely mirrors i-SIGMA's.
• CompTIA: Non-profit trade association issuing widely adopted IT certifications (Security+, Network+, A+) and serving vendor and channel members. Comparable business model of certification-plus-membership monetization in the broader information technology compliance space.
• ISACA: Global professional association for IT governance, risk, audit, and cybersecurity, offering certifications such as CISA and CISM. Comparable as a large, established professional association monetizing certification, training, and member services in adjacent compliance domains.
• ASIS International: Association for security management professionals offering CPP, PSP, and PCI certifications - notably CPP is the credential i-SIGMA relies on for its NAID AAA audits. Comparable as a broader security professional association that overlaps i-SIGMA's physical-security and personnel-screening certification scope.
• ISSA (Information Systems Security Association): International non-profit association of cybersecurity professionals with chapters worldwide, offering education, networking, and member credentials. Comparable to i-SIGMA as a global, membership-driven information security professional community.
• SIA (Security Industry Association): Trade association for security product manufacturers, integrators, and service providers. Comparable as a security-focused industry association with member categories, certification programs, and advocacy that intersect with i-SIGMA's corporate partner and service provider base.

Direct peers

• ARMA International: Association for records and information management professionals. Directly comparable to i-SIGMA as a membership-driven association covering records management, with overlapping member types and adjacent (PRISM Privacy+) certification offerings.
• IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals): The largest global association for privacy professionals, with certifications, training, and member networking. Highly comparable as a privacy-focused certification and membership association that intersects with i-SIGMA's PRISM Privacy+ and compliance offerings.

Emerging players

• Cloud Security Alliance (CSA): Non-profit organization focused on cloud security standards, research, and the CCSK/CCSP credentials. Comparable as a more narrowly specialized certification and membership body operating in an adjacent compliance vertical where i-SIGMA is extending its cybersecurity scope.

Others

• PRISM International (historical entity, now part of i-SIGMA): Pre-2018 records management association that merged with NAID to form i-SIGMA. Included for context as a direct predecessor whose member base and PRISM Privacy+ certification now sit inside i-SIGMA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/naidonline
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/iSIGMA
• Facebookfacebook.com/naidonline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/959630

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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