A new starting point for cybersecurity standards is taking shape: the 2025 revision of ISO/IEC 27000:2018, now published as a Draft International Standard (DIS). Whether you’re leading a global company or managing critical public infrastructure, understanding how information security standards fit together is essential for strategic planning and risk oversight.
May brought an impressive expansion of ISO activity across critical areas, including AI trustworthiness, workplace wellbeing, innovation systems, and the sustainability of logistics and education. With new standards published, others advancing through final drafts and committee work, and numerous new proposals on the table, this month reinforces the essential role of international standards in building resilient, digital, and people-centered systems.
April delivered a remarkable array of ISO developments, reaffirming the standards community’s focus on trusted AI, resilient infrastructure, sustainable systems, and better human and organizational outcomes. From quality in internships and energy audits to advancing AI governance and environmental transparency, this month reflects a dynamic intersection of trust, digitalization, and sustainability.
Innovation is the heartbeat of organizational growth, competitiveness, and sustainability. Recognizing the need for a unified and structured approach to innovation, ISO has revised ISO 56000:2025, Innovation Management – Fundamentals and Vocabulary. This foundational standard provides the building blocks for organizations to navigate the complexities of innovation with confidence and clarity.