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NOTE: This blog was originally posted on February 27, 2024, when this bill was still in the proposal stage. As of March 13, 2024, the bill has been passed by both branches of the Florida legislature, and this content has been updated to reflect that progress.

Introduction ISO/IEC 27001:2015 (ISO 27001) certification is becoming more of a conversation in most major businesses in the United States. To provide some depth, there was a 20% increase in ISO 27001 certificates maintained globally (comparing the numbers from 2014 to 2015 as noted in the recent ISO survey). As for North America, there was a 78% growth rate in ISO 27001 certificates maintained, compared to those in North America in 2014. So it is clear evidence that the compliance effort known as ISO 27001 is making its imprint on organizations in the United States. However, it’s just the beginning. Globally, there are 27,563 ISO 27001 certificates maintained, of which only 1247 are maintained in the United States; that is 4.5% of all ISO 27001 certificates.

On the television show Alone, contestants must self-document themselves attempting to survive in harsh terrain. Without established shelter, a consistent food supply, or any other humans in the remote area to help—it’s a heavy lift in every way even for the most seasoned survivalist.

Ever moved somewhere new? It’s a big life change, and of course, it’s important you pack all your belongings and get them moved to your new spot. But it’s not just your stuff that you need to account for—you’ll also be looking for a new local doctor to trust with your medical history, a new mechanic to trust with your car, etc.

When making decisions about the kind of compliance your organization needs, the process can be akin to creating an ice cream sundae (albeit, less fun).

In the context of the U.K. education system, “revision” is sometimes defined as the act of reviewing material to ensure retention and updating with new information where necessary.

For those that were monitoring the wire, ISO/IEC 27001:2019 (ISO 27701) was released the week of August 5th. In draft form, it was previously labeled ISO/IEC 27552 (should you be wondering why that specific standard number has not been issued). You can obtain a copy of the published version here: https://www.iso.org/standard/71670.html.