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# About our certification process for standard apps

> About our certification process for standard apps

We require all standard applications to comply with our requirements before they are launched in the App Store.

All [standard applications][3] have to go through certification and Telenor Cyberdefense security testing. If your application is one-off customization, we offer a simplified, lightweight testing program called [validation][2]. We run the initial certification tests in SOD before we move your application to Stage. In the [stage environment][1], we repeat the tests and also [bring in Telenor Cyberdefense to evaluate your security][8]. Only when your application is secure and conforms to our requirements is it transferred to the production environment and marketplace.

## Why do you test my application?

The purpose of our certification test is to ensure that the application can be safely distributed via our App Store.

The evaluation can spark improvements that lead to:

* Better quality of the application
* Fewer customer frustrations
* Fewer support calls
* Better usability of the integrated solution

## What are you checking?

We **install** your application and want to see that it runs smoothly and [adheres to our requirements][5]. We evaluate how the application handles **confidentiality**, **integrity**, **traceability**, and **availability**.

We are checking logs in Application Insight and our Operation Center.

## Do I have to pay to get certified?

The certification is free of charge except for a [fee billed by Telenor Cyberdefense][7] for their services.

## I'm ready - what do I do?

Follow our [step-by-step guide][6], started by sending a request to publish in the Developer Portal.

[1]: ../../getting-started/app-envir

[2]: ../../custom-app/index#validate

[3]: ../index

[5]: ../requirements/index

[6]: ./certify-app

[7]: ./initial-security-eval#does-it-cost-anything

[8]: ./initial-security-eval


## Related topics

- [Certification checklist](/en/developer-portal/standard-app/certification/checklist.md)
- [Business requirements](/en/developer-portal/standard-app/requirements/business.md)
- [Submit standard app for certification](/en/developer-portal/standard-app/certification/certify-app.md)
- [Testimonials](/en/developer-portal/standard-app/certification/watchcom-testimonials.md)
- [About Telenor Cyberdefence initial security evaluation](/en/developer-portal/standard-app/certification/initial-security-eval.md)
- [Standard apps for SuperOffice Online](/en/developer-portal/standard-app/index.md)
- [Request to publish](/en/developer-portal/create-app/request-to-publish.md)