Certification of Systems: The formal process by which a system is evaluated against predefined criteria or standards to ensure it meets certain requirements related to quality, performance, and security. System certification often involves rigorous testing, analysis, and review by independent assessors or certifying bodies. In the context of IT and cybersecurity, certification might assess a system’s compliance with security standards, such as ISO/IEC 27001, Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408), or NIST frameworks. Achieving certification typically signals that a system is reliable, secure, and trustworthy, and it can be a critical factor for businesses that prioritize data protection and wish to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their information systems.