Certification generally refers to Product Certification, This means verifying that a software product meets specific standards, guidelines, or regulatory requirements set by an official body (like ISO, IEEE, or industry-specific organizations).
Examples:
A healthcare software might need HIPAA certification (privacy and security of health information).
Payment applications often require PCI-DSS certification (safe handling of credit card information).
Purpose:
To prove the software is safe, secure, reliable, and compliant with industry regulations.
To build trust with users, clients, and regulators.