Verification measures are specified for verification of the hardware against the hardware design, including the interfaces between hardware elements and the dynamic aspects. Verification measures are selected according to the release scope considering criteria, including criteria for regression verification. Verification is performed on production data compliant samples using the selected verification measures, and verification results are recorded. Consistency and bidirectional traceability are established between hardware elements and verification measures. Bidirectional traceability is established between verification measures and verification results. Verification results are summarized and communicated to all affected parties.