{"id":4736,"date":"2024-02-24T18:10:52","date_gmt":"2024-02-24T17:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/unkategorisiert\/it-standards-why-interoperability-and-security-are-essential\/"},"modified":"2024-02-24T18:19:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T17:19:09","slug":"it-standards-why-interoperability-and-security-are-essential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/en\/software-development\/it-standards-why-interoperability-and-security-are-essential\/","title":{"rendered":"IT standards &#8211; Why interoperability and security are essential"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p class=\"p1\"><strong>IT standards<\/strong> &ndash; In a digital world, standards are the invisible net that ensures security, enables interoperability and holds our digital landscape together. Without <strong>IT standards<\/strong>, we would fall back into an era of digital turbulence in which nothing communicates with each other, security gaps are omnipresent and no progress is possible.<\/p>\n\n<p>Today we dive into the world of IT standards &ndash; we explore why they are essential, what makes a good standard and how they shape our digital future.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"--awb-max-width:900px;--awb-max-height:506px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-width:100%;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><priv-fac-lite-youtube class=\"fusion-hidden lty-load\" data-privacy-type=\"youtube\" videoid=\"TMAyK4FC4YU\" params=\"wmode=transparent&amp;autoplay=1&amp;enablejsapi=1\" title=\"IT-Standards - Warum Interoperabilit&auml;t und Sicherheit unverzichtbar sind - Rock the Prototype\" data-button-label=\"Play Video\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" data-thumbnail-size=\"auto\" data-no-cookie=\"on\"><\/priv-fac-lite-youtube><div class=\"fusion-privacy-placeholder\" style=\"width:900px; height:506px;\" data-privacy-type=\"youtube\"><div class=\"fusion-privacy-placeholder-content\"><div class=\"fusion-privacy-label\">For privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. 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href=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/en\/software-development\/it-standards-why-interoperability-and-security-are-essential\/#And_this_is_what_you_can_expect\" >And this is what you can expect:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/en\/software-development\/it-standards-why-interoperability-and-security-are-essential\/#What_is_an_IT_standard_and_what_criteria_characterize_good_standards\" >What is an IT standard and what criteria characterize good standards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/en\/software-development\/it-standards-why-interoperability-and-security-are-essential\/#What_are_IT_standards\" >What are IT standards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/en\/software-development\/it-standards-why-interoperability-and-security-are-essential\/#Interoperability_and_IT_standards\" >Interoperability and IT standards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/en\/software-development\/it-standards-why-interoperability-and-security-are-essential\/#Safety_standards\" >Safety standards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/en\/software-development\/it-standards-why-interoperability-and-security-are-essential\/#What_distinguishes_a_good_IT_standard_from_a_less_effective_one\" >What distinguishes a good IT standard from a less effective one?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/en\/software-development\/it-standards-why-interoperability-and-security-are-essential\/#Universal\" >Universal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/en\/software-development\/it-standards-why-interoperability-and-security-are-essential\/#Flexible\" >Flexible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/en\/software-development\/it-standards-why-interoperability-and-security-are-essential\/#Evolutionary_capability\" >Evolutionary capability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/en\/software-development\/it-standards-why-interoperability-and-security-are-essential\/#Robust\" >Robust<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/en\/software-development\/it-standards-why-interoperability-and-security-are-essential\/#ISO_25010_as_an_international_standard_for_software_quality\" >ISO 25010 as an international standard for software quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/en\/software-development\/it-standards-why-interoperability-and-security-are-essential\/#Committees_for_IT_standards_and_norms\" >Committees for IT standards and norms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_this_is_what_you_can_expect\"><\/span>And this is what you can expect:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_4724\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4724\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4723\" src=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IT-Standard-Warum-Interoperabilitaet-und-Sicherheit-unverzichtbar-sind.jpg\" alt=\"IT standards - Why interoperability and security are essential\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IT-Standard-Warum-Interoperabilitaet-und-Sicherheit-unverzichtbar-sind-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IT-Standard-Warum-Interoperabilitaet-und-Sicherheit-unverzichtbar-sind-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IT-Standard-Warum-Interoperabilitaet-und-Sicherheit-unverzichtbar-sind-400x224.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IT-Standard-Warum-Interoperabilitaet-und-Sicherheit-unverzichtbar-sind-600x336.jpg 600w, 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id=\"caption-attachment-4724\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">IT standards &ndash; Why interoperability and security are essential<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_IT_standard_and_what_criteria_characterize_good_standards\"><\/span>What is an IT standard and what criteria characterize good standards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">1) Definition of IT standard and the importance of standardization<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">2) Key criteria that make up a good IT standard<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">3) Interoperability: How standards enable different systems and technologies to work together<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">4) Security through standards: The role of IT standards in ensuring data security and protection against cyber attacks<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">5) Evolution of IT standards: How standards evolve to keep pace with new technology trends<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">6) Committees for IT standards and norms<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_4726\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4726\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4725\" src=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Was-sind-eigentlich-IT-Standards.jpg\" alt=\"What are IT standards?\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Was-sind-eigentlich-IT-Standards-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Was-sind-eigentlich-IT-Standards-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Was-sind-eigentlich-IT-Standards-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Was-sind-eigentlich-IT-Standards-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Was-sind-eigentlich-IT-Standards-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Was-sind-eigentlich-IT-Standards-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Was-sind-eigentlich-IT-Standards-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Was-sind-eigentlich-IT-Standards-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Was-sind-eigentlich-IT-Standards-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Was-sind-eigentlich-IT-Standards.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-4726\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What are IT standards?<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_IT_standards\"><\/span>What are IT standards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Let&rsquo;s start with the basics: <strong>what are IT standards?<\/strong> In short, IT standards are agreed methods, protocols and norms that ensure that our digital devices and applications can &lsquo;talk&rsquo; to each other and work together securely.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">They are the invisible scaffolding that holds our digital world together &ndash; a foundation on which the security and efficiency of our digital communication rests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Imagine IT standards like construction plans and traffic rules that ensure that data can move safely and orderly on the data highways. Without these rules, chaos would reign.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Standards make it possible for our e-mails to be read everywhere, regardless of the device from which they were sent, and vice versa. That our online payments arrive securely and that websites are displayed correctly on different browsers and devices and that all defined functions &ndash; such as online payment &ndash; work smoothly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A concrete example of an IT standard is the HTTPS protocol, which we see in the address bar of every browser. This standard protects the data that is transferred between our browser and websites and ensures that our information is secure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Or think of Bluetooth, which enables our devices to communicate wirelessly with each other and thus connect a wide variety of devices from headphones to smartwatches.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">These examples clearly show how IT standards not only make our digital lives easier and more efficient, but also more secure. They are the invisible heroes of technology, working in the background to make our digital world reliable and secure.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interoperability_and_IT_standards\"><\/span>Interoperability and IT standards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Now that we know the basic principle of <strong>IT standards<\/strong>, let&rsquo;s dive deeper into the heart of digital harmony: <strong>interoperability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">But what exactly does interoperability mean?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Put simply, it enables different IT systems, devices and applications to communicate and work seamlessly with each other as if they were made for each other.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">But why is interoperability so crucial?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Without them, our digital world would be fragmented. Imagine you couldn&rsquo;t transfer photos from your smartphone to your computer because the devices &lsquo;can&rsquo;t talk to each other&rsquo;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">&ldquo;Or imagine your bank details are incompatible with the systems of other banks or an online retailer, making online payments a major obstacle. Without the ability to pay securely and easily online, e-commerce and digital commerce would be severely restricted.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">(Now we show two scenes: The first scene shows a frustrated user trying to make an online purchase but failing due to incompatibilities between banking and merchant systems. The second scene illustrates how seamless and secure transactions can be when standards such as the Secure Electronic Transaction (SET) protocol that ensures the secure transmission of payment information).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">&ldquo;But thanks to interoperability standards, such problems are largely a thing of the past. These standards ensure that devices and systems from different manufacturers can communicate with each other.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A shining example of this is the Internet itself, made possible by protocols such as TCP\/IP, which form the basis for global communication.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">(Here we show how the Internet connects different devices and systems worldwide, with TCP\/IP as the central element of the presentation).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">By ensuring interoperability, IT standards can drive innovation, increase efficiency and create a seamless user experience across devices and platforms. They enable us to live in a connected world where technology makes our lives easier, not more complicated.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_standards\"><\/span>Safety standards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Let us now turn to an equally critical aspect: <strong>IT security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In a digital world where data is the new gold, security standards are the guardians that protect this gold.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Security standards define the protocols and protective measures that are necessary to protect data from unauthorized access, misuse and cyber attacks. They are the result of joint efforts by experts worldwide to create a secure digital ecosystem.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4728\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4728\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4727\" src=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sicherheitsstandards.jpg\" alt=\"Safety standards\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sicherheitsstandards-200x109.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sicherheitsstandards-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sicherheitsstandards-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sicherheitsstandards-600x327.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sicherheitsstandards-768x418.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sicherheitsstandards-800x436.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sicherheitsstandards-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sicherheitsstandards-1200x654.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sicherheitsstandards-1536x837.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sicherheitsstandards.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-4728\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Safety standards<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\">A key contribution of these standards is not only to protect the privacy and security of individuals and organizations, but also to strengthen trust in digital technologies. Without this trust, many aspects of our digital lives &ndash; from online banking and e-commerce to social media &ndash; would not work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">However, the importance of safety standards goes beyond individual protection. They are fundamental to national security, the protection of critical infrastructure and the promotion of a trustworthy digital economy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">By implementing and developing security standards, we guarantee secure systems that are both resistant to threats and provide a basis for innovation and growth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This highlights the crucial role of security standards in IT and how they help to protect data, strengthen trust in digital technologies and create a secure foundation for our digital age.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_distinguishes_a_good_IT_standard_from_a_less_effective_one\"><\/span>What distinguishes a good IT standard from a less effective one?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">A good IT standard is the backbone of a secure and efficient digital service. But what distinguishes a good standard from a less effective one?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">There are four key criteria here: Universal, Flexible, Robust and the ability to evolve.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Universal\"><\/span><b>Universal<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Universal means that a standard can be used everywhere, regardless of device, platform or geography. Think of it as universal as water &ndash; it adapts to any environment, from a small glass to a vast ocean.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flexible\"><\/span><strong>Flexible<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Flexible means that a standard is able to work with different technologies and requirements. Like a tree that sways in the wind without breaking, a good standard must be flexible enough to adapt to new challenges without losing its core principles.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolutionary_capability\"><\/span>Evolutionary capability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The ability to evolve is crucial as it ensures that standards can grow with technological progress. This can be compared to a software update that brings new functions and improvements to keep pace with the times.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">While universality, flexibility and the ability to evolve are key characteristics of an effective IT standard, another key criterion must not be overlooked: Robustness.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Robust\"><\/span>Robust<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">A good standard must be robust, i.e. it must be secure, reliable and resistant to attacks and malfunctions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Robustness in IT standards is like the foundation of a house &ndash; it must be strong enough to support the house itself as well as withstand all weather conditions and other stresses.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ISO_25010_as_an_international_standard_for_software_quality\"><\/span>ISO 25010 as an international standard for software quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">To put these criteria into context, we can refer to ISO 25010, an international standard that defines the quality of software.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4730\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4730\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4729\" src=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ISO-25010-IT-Standard-fuer-Softwarequalitaet.jpg\" alt=\"ISO 25010 - IT standard for software quality\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ISO-25010-IT-Standard-fuer-Softwarequalitaet-200x109.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ISO-25010-IT-Standard-fuer-Softwarequalitaet-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ISO-25010-IT-Standard-fuer-Softwarequalitaet-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ISO-25010-IT-Standard-fuer-Softwarequalitaet-600x327.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ISO-25010-IT-Standard-fuer-Softwarequalitaet-768x418.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ISO-25010-IT-Standard-fuer-Softwarequalitaet-800x435.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ISO-25010-IT-Standard-fuer-Softwarequalitaet-1024x557.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ISO-25010-IT-Standard-fuer-Softwarequalitaet-1200x653.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ISO-25010-IT-Standard-fuer-Softwarequalitaet-1536x836.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ISO-25010-IT-Standard-fuer-Softwarequalitaet.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-4730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ISO 25010 &ndash; IT standard for software quality<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\">&ldquo;Robustness in IT standards goes beyond security. A robust standard ensures reliability under diverse and often challenging conditions &ndash; be it high payloads, physical failures or unforeseen events. A robust system is like a ship that not only offers a fail-safe passage between ports but is also strong enough to survive stormy seas and bring its passengers safely to their destination.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">&ldquo;A well-designed IT standard therefore takes universality, flexibility, evolvability and robustness into account. It is not only safe, but also strong and reliable in a wide variety of systems and under different circumstances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Together, these characteristics create a solid foundation on which digital solutions &ndash; whether hardware or software &ndash; can build on each other to be efficient, adaptable and, above all, reliable in a wide variety of situations.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Committees_for_IT_standards_and_norms\"><\/span>Committees for IT standards and norms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">To fully understand the world of IT standards and norms, it is helpful to take a look at the organizations behind these standards and technical guidelines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">These bodies are the architects of our digital world, whose work creates a common language for technologies worldwide.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4732\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4732\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4731\" src=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IETF-Internet-Engineering-Task-Force-und-die-RFCs-Requests-for-Comments.png\" alt=\"IETF - Internet Engineering Task Force and the RFCs - Requests for Comments\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IETF-Internet-Engineering-Task-Force-und-die-RFCs-Requests-for-Comments-200x104.png 200w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IETF-Internet-Engineering-Task-Force-und-die-RFCs-Requests-for-Comments-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IETF-Internet-Engineering-Task-Force-und-die-RFCs-Requests-for-Comments-400x209.png 400w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IETF-Internet-Engineering-Task-Force-und-die-RFCs-Requests-for-Comments-600x313.png 600w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IETF-Internet-Engineering-Task-Force-und-die-RFCs-Requests-for-Comments-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IETF-Internet-Engineering-Task-Force-und-die-RFCs-Requests-for-Comments-800x418.png 800w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IETF-Internet-Engineering-Task-Force-und-die-RFCs-Requests-for-Comments-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IETF-Internet-Engineering-Task-Force-und-die-RFCs-Requests-for-Comments-1200x627.png 1200w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IETF-Internet-Engineering-Task-Force-und-die-RFCs-Requests-for-Comments-1536x802.png 1536w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IETF-Internet-Engineering-Task-Force-und-die-RFCs-Requests-for-Comments.png 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-4732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">IETF &ndash; Internet Engineering Task Force and the RFCs &ndash; Requests for Comments<\/p><\/div>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><b>Let&rsquo;s start with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ietf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IETF<\/a><\/b>, the Internet Engineering Task Force, which forms the basic building blocks of the Internet with its RFCs, the Requests for Comments.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISO<\/a><\/b>, the International Organization for Standardization, works closely with the German Institute for Standardization, <b>DIN<\/b>, to set globally recognized standards ranging from data security to software quality.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><b>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsi.bund.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BSI<\/a><\/b>, the Federal Office for Information Security, uses its technical guidelines to ensure that information technologies in Germany meet the highest security requirements.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br>\n<b>ETSI<\/b><br>\n<\/a>the European Telecommunications Standards Institute, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu\/de\/policies\/eidas-regulation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br>\n<b>eIDAS Regulation<\/b><br>\n<\/a> play a central role in the standardization of communication technologies and electronic trust services in Europe.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\">And finally, we can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br>\n<b>W3C<\/b><br>\n<\/a>the World Wide Web Consortium, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ieee.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br>\n<b>IEEE<\/b><br>\n<\/a>the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Both bodies make a decisive contribution to the development and dissemination of standards that form the backbone of our digital infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">These organizations, their standards and those who work tirelessly on these tech specifications are the invisible heroes of technology that enable us to live and work in an increasingly connected world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Through their ongoing work, they guarantee that our systems remain secure, efficient and interoperable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.Rock the Prototype - Software development &amp; 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Rock the Prototype\" src=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sascha_Block.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sascha_Block-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sascha_Block-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sascha_Block-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sascha_Block-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sascha_Block-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sascha_Block.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:30px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.2;\">Sascha Block<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>I am <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sascha-block-5785b9126\/\">Sascha Block<\/a> &ndash; IT architect in Hamburg and the initiator of Rock the Prototype. I want to make <a href=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/en\/prototyping-en\/prototyping\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"What is prototyping? Prototyping is both a process and a strategy for realizing ideas as quickly as possible.\" class=\"encyclopedia\">prototyping<\/a> learnable and experiential. With the motivation to prototype ideas and share knowledge around software prototyping, software architecture and <a href=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/en\/learn-programming\/programming\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"What is programming? When programming, a programmer creates a software program that can run on a machine. The code is created in one of the formally defined computer languages - which are countless, such as Java, PHP, C++ or C#, Perl and many many more.\" class=\"encyclopedia\">programming<\/a>, I created the format and the open source initiative Rock the Prototype.<\/p>\n<\/div><div><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/softwareentwicklung\/die-macht-der-werte-in-der-agilen-softwareentwicklung\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">The power of values in agile software development<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:23.8px;--awb-icon-width:23.8px;--awb-icon-height:23.8px;--awb-icon-margin:9.8px;--awb-content-margin:33.6px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color3);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:12.32px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-link fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rock-the-prototype.com\/en\/\">rock-the-prototype.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IT standards are the invisible network that ensures security, enables interoperability and holds our digital landscape together. Without IT standards, we would fall back into an era of digital turbulence in which nothing communicates with each other, security gaps are omnipresent and no progress is possible. 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