The Certification Process. (NIST SP 800-18 – System Security Plans, Security Assessment and Authorization Controls (CA), and Planning (PL) Families, NIST SP 800-53 rev. 4)
1) a demonstration of the EIEP’s implementation of each security requirement,
2) a physical review of pertinent supporting documentation to verify the accuracy of responses in the SDP,
3) a demonstration of the functionality of the software interface for the system that will receive, process, and store SSA-provided information,
4) a demonstration of the Automated Audit Trail System (ATS), 5) a walkthrough of the EIEP’s data center to observe and document physical security safeguards,
The Certification Process. The Provider agrees to submit the Data Contracts for review and evaluation which shall substantially follow this process:
The Certification Process. The details of the services to be provided will be agreed between the company and the local office of Bureau Veritas Certification. In case the term manday (MD) is used for calculation of audit time, it is to be considered that one manday equals 8 hours. To provide a general guide, outlined below are the key stages of the certification process.
4.1 One stage certification audit
The Certification Process. To provide a general guide, outlined below are the main steps of the certification process; however, the details of the services to be provided will be agreed between the client and OneCert International.
Stage 1 Audit: Objective: Stage 1 audit procedure:
Stage 2 Audit: Objective:
The Certification Process. BQAS assesses the Client’s management system, or parts thereof, with the goal of determining its conformity with agreed and acknowledged requirements, standards or international, national or sector-specific standards or specifications. The respective assessment process may involve one or more steps, usually ending with an assessment report, which documents the assessment results. In the case of certification services, BQAS will issue a customer-specific certificate, confirming conformity to the respective requirements, when the fulfilment of all applicable requirements has been evidenced. If nonconformities with requirements of the respective standard or specification have been identified during an assessment, corrective action shall be planned and carried out by Client within a specified time frame. Certificates will only be issued after the effective deployment of suitable corrective action has been demonstrated. The scope and duration of validity shall be stated on the Certificate. Client and BQAS agree that the evaluation and/or certification of the Client’s management system(s) shall be performed in accordance with the applicable standards the industry related requirements (if applicable) and the Assessment and Certification Agreement, including this document attached thereto or referred to therein. BQAS is independent, neutral and objective in its assessments and certifications. Assessment are performed at Client’s place of operations. The type, extent and time schedule of the procedure are subject to separate agreement by the parties. BQAS strives to minimize any disturbances of the business process while conducting the assessment on Client’s premises. The certification process will generally include the following steps:
3.2.1. The process starts with the client’s needs and expectations. BQAS wants to learn about the Client’s Organization, its management system, size and types of operation. Together both parties will define objectives for the assessment and/or certification, including applicable standards and specifications.
3.2.2. BQAS will provide an offer for assessment and certification services, tailored to individual client needs, based on the information provided initially. A written contract will specify all relevant deliverables as well as applicable assessment and certification criteria.
3.2.3. A pre-assessment can serve as initial performance or gap analysis, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. For larger assessment and certi...
The Certification Process. A. APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicant completes a Request for Quotation Form and receives an Estimated Cost Quotation from FSQP for a specific scope of coverage. The Applicant returns the Authorization to Proceed along with Application Fee.
B. PROVIDE INFORMATION: Applicant supplies information on its process along with other attachments as requested. Payment for the Desktop Review Process must also be sent at this time.
The Certification Process. BQAS assesses the Client’s management system, or parts thereof, with the goal of determining its conformity with agreed and acknowledged requirements, standards or international, national or sector-specific standards or specifications. The respective assessment process may involve one or more steps, usually ending with an assessment report, which documents the assessment results. In the case of certification services, BQAS will issue a customer- specific certificate, confirming conformity to the respective requirements, when the fulfillment of all applicable requirements has been evidenced. If nonconformities with requirements of the respective standard or specification have been identified during an assessment, corrective action shall be planned and carried out by Client within a specified time frame. Certificates will only be issued after the effective deployment of suitable corrective action has been demonstrated. The scope and duration of validity shall be stated on the Certificate. Most audit finding are based on a sampling process, targeted reliable evidence for effective implementation and compliance of the management system. Further business aspects may exist, positive or negative, which have not been reviewed by the audit team. It is sole organization’s responsibility to investigate and evaluate the potential impact and scope of findings, thus continuously full compliance to the applied standard(s). in cases of non- compliance, BQAS is not liable. Client and BQAS agree that the evaluation and/or certification of the Client’s management system(s) shall be performed in accordance with the applicable standards the industry related requirements (if applicable) and the Assessment and Certification Agreement, including this document attached thereto or referred to therein. BQAS is independent, neutral and objective in its assessments and certifications. Assessment are performed at Client’s place of operations. The type, extent and time schedule of the procedure are subject to separate agreement by the parties. BQAS strives to minimize any disturbances of the business process while conducting the assessment on Client’s premises. The certification process will generally include the following steps:
The Certification Process. DQS assesses the client’s management system, or parts thereof, with the goal of determining its conformity with agreed and acknowledged requirements, such as international, national or sector-specific standards or specifications. The respective assessment process may involve one or more steps, usually ending with an assessment report, which documents the assessment results. In the case of certification services DQS will issue a customer-specific certificate, confirming conformity to the respective requirements, when the fulfillment of all applicable requirements has been evident. If nonconformities with requirements of the respective standard or specification have been identified during an assessment, corrective action shall be planned and carried out by the client within a specified time frame. Certificates will only be issued after the effective deployment of suitable corrective action has been demonstrated. The scope and duration of validity shall be stated on the certificate. DQS and the client agree that the evaluation and/or certification of the client’s management system(s) shall be performed in accordance with the applicable standards, the industry related requirements (if applicable) and the Assessment and Certification Agreement, including this document and any documents attached thereto or referred to therein. DQS is independent, neutral and objective in its assessments and certifications. Assessments are performed at the client’s place of operations. The type, extent and time schedule of the procedure are subject to separate agreement by the parties. DQS strives to minimize any disturbances of the business process while conducting the assessment on the client’s premises.
The Certification Process. The key requirements of the certification process are described below, some schemes, or where the applicant is transferring from one certification body to another may vary the process.
The Certification Process
