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Information security managementSecurity for any kind of digital information, the ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards is designed for any size of organization.
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The new frontier for artificial intelligence
No longer just a fictional theme for far-fetched science fiction movies, artificial intelligence is now very much a day-to-day part of our reality. In factories, in intelligent transportation, even in the medical field, artificial intelligence (AI) is just about everywhere. But what exactly is artificial intelligence? As AI becomes more ubiquitous, why is there a need for International Standards? And what are some of the topics surrounding its standardization?
Measuring up to the Fourth Industrial Revolution in the latest ISOfocus
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has been getting a lot of press. What does it really mean, and how will it affect us?
Guidance on integrated management system standards just updated
The number of management systems has risen dramatically in recent years, reflecting the needs and demands of more and more organizations looking to improve their performance across a wide range of areas and sectors. And most companies have more than one. ISO’s useful guide to integrating management system ...
Making our world accessible with ISO standards
Over a billion people around the world have some form of disability. Empowerment and inclusiveness of this large section of the population are therefore essential for a sustainable society, and make up the theme of this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The Day also contributes to the goals outlined in the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which pledges to “leave no one behind”. Many of ISO’s International Standards are key tools to achieving these goals, and there are many more in the pipeline.