CNA is the editor of the PO specifications and publishes the guidelines of the Certification process. CNA defines
the comprehensive list of functional and security requirements that a product must satisfy.

PayCert is the Certification Body that validates and controls the certification program for Calypso Portable Objects.

The Vendor provides to the Laboratory the PO which is candidate for certification. The Laboratory is habilitated by PayCert.

CNA and PayCert manage all the communications relating to the PO Certification.

Step 1
The Vendor downloads the certification documents on the Paycert website.
The Vendor requests a certification by completing the Certification Request Form and the Implementation Conformance Statement and sending them to Paycert.
Paycert validates the ICS and returns the signed ICS to the Vendor and a copy to the Test Laboratory.

Step 2
The Vendor contracts with the Laboratory and provides PO samples.
The Laboratory evaluates the samples provided by the Vendor.

Step 3
The Laboratory sends the result of the evaluation, the Laboratory Functional Test report, to the Paycert, following validation from the Vendor.
Paycert produces a Certification Report and delivers a decision based on this report.

Step 4
When the decision is favorable, Paycert delivers a Certification Letter to the Vendor.

Step 5
If granted, Paycert and CNA update the certified PO lists for Calypso Prime products or for Calypso Light products.