How Do You Know If Your IoT Device Is Actually Secure? (Part 2 of 3)
In Part 1 of this blog series, we looked at why IoT device updates matter, why some devices can’t be updated at all, and how…
Do your Candidates and Certificants Know What You’re Doing with their Data?
Introduction When I began working as a certification director at IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals), I learned very quickly that IAPP members were particularly…
More Than a Leader: Dr. Swift’s Indelible Mark on Workcred and Beyond
While some leaders simply build teams and oversee programs, Dr. Roy Swift has gone far beyond those tasks throughout his career. During his most recent…
World Accreditation Day 2025: Small and Medium Enterprises
This year’s World Accreditation Day theme, “Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs),” focuses on how SMEs are essential to the global economy, driving innovation,…
ISO Management System Standards vs. Conformity Assessment Standards (Part 3)
In Part 2 of this blog post series, ISO management system standards and ISO CASCO standards were compared in detail to understand the different results…
ISO Management System Standards vs. Conformity Assessment Standards (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this blog post series, some general similarities of ISO management system standards and ISO CASCO standards were noted. A more detailed…
ISO Management System Standards vs. Conformity Assessment Standards (Part 1)
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies, with ANSI being the member body to ISO for the United…
ANSI/ISEA 125-2014: Conformity Assessment for Safety and PPE
Conformity assessment systems are important because they provide confidence to buyers, sellers, consumers, and regulators that products, services, and systems meet specific requirements. This confidence helps assure…
IWA 30: Competence of Standards Professionals
The integrity and excellence of standards development lies in the competence and expertise of the individuals engaged in the process. As such, IWA 30-1:2019—Competence Of…