Certification

A formal demonstration that a system or component complies with its specified requirements and is acceptable for operational use. [ ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765 ]

Other Definitions

Certification [ ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765 ]:

  1. A written guarantee that a system or component complies with its specified requirements and is acceptable for operational use.
  2. The process of confirming that a system or component complies with its specified requirements and is acceptable for operational use.

Example

  • A written authorization that a computer system is secure and is permitted to operate in a defined environment. [ ISO/IEC/IEEE 24765 ]

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