Glossary

Certification

Formal confirmation by an accredited party that an organisation meets specific standards such as ISO 27001 or SOC 2.

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Certification is an external validation of compliance with specific standards. An accredited third-party auditor verifies that an organization has implemented required controls and processes.

Common certifications include ISO 27001 for information security, SOC 2 for service providers, and GDPR compliance verification, each demonstrating commitment to specific compliance requirements.

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