SCS standards
Interoperable. Open. Certifiable.
Standards are the central element of Sovereign Cloud Stack. The SCS standards define comprehensible requirements that guarantee interoperability and quality. They form the basis for certification, which cloud solutions can use to prove their digital sovereignty. The standards represent jointly developed, documented agreements on how cloud infrastructures should be used, operated and further developed.
Within this framework, SCS relies on open interfaces, transparent processes and verifiability, which are coordinated within the community and continuously developed. Certification according to the Sovereign Cloud Stack standards demonstrates independence, transparency and interoperability.
Certifiable standards
Certified SCS-compatible IaaS
Cloud providers can demonstrate their compliance with SCS standards through automated testing and transparent processes. If successful, they receive certification as „SCS-compatible“ – whether with the reference implementation or their own open solutions.
Certification as „Certified SCS-compatible IaaS“ confirms that an infrastructure complies with the IaaS standards of the Sovereign Cloud Stack – including protocols and specifications for virtual machines, storage, networks and other basic components – and thus enables secure, interoperable and efficient cloud operation.
Certification as „Certified SCS-compatible KaaS“ confirms that a Kubernetes service complies with SCS standards and enables uniform, secure and cross-platform container orchestration.
Certified SCS IaaS Integrator
SCS Integrator certifications confirm that service providers can professionally implement and operate cloud environments in accordance with IaaS or KaaS standards – with proven expertise and established processes.
Certification as a „Certified SCS KaaS Integrator“ confirms SCS-compliant integration and operation of
Kubernetes-as-a-Service (KaaS) environments. The integrator ensures that container orchestration is secure,
interoperable and standardised.
Why should I choose a certified provider?
Tested interoperability
All certified providers meet binding standards that enable seamless interaction between cloud systems.
Open standards instead of dependency
Certified providers commit to open standards and open source, thereby avoiding dependencies on proprietary solutions.
Guaranteed digital sovereignty
The certificate confirms that customers retain control over their data, processes and infrastructure – regardless of individual manufacturers.
Transparent quality assurance
The SCS certificate proves that the business operates according to clearly defined and verifiable criteria.
European connectivity
The certification confirms that SCS-certified solutions are compatible with European frameworks such as the EU Cloud Sovereignty Framework and contribute to shared digital sovereignty in Europe.
Developed collaboratively
Certified providers actively participate in the further development of SCS standards within the open community – transparently, practically and with an eye to the future.
Working together towards SCS certification
SCS Certificates stand for trust, quality and digital sovereignty. They set standards for open cloud infrastructures and highlight which providers and integrators meet the highest standards for security, interoperability and independence.
For us, certification does not mean bureaucracy, but cooperation – together we ensure that openness, security and European connectivity come together in modern cloud structures. I will accompany you on your way to SCS certification and help you to implement the requirements in a transparent and practical manner.
Standardisation and Certification Engineer