The Schellman Blog

Having now grown into one of the world’s leading international security standards, ISO 27001 lays out the required criteria for taking a holistic approach to information security through the implementation and ongoing maintenance of an information security management system (ISMS).

The regulation and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic of 2023, prompting the release of NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework to help organizations secure this emerging tech. More standards are on the way that will address the need to implement safeguards addressing the security, safety, privacy, fairness, transparency, and data quality of AI systems throughout their life cycle—including ISO/IEC 42001.

If you own a cell phone, you likely know that Apple releases a new version of the iPhone virtually every year. But sometimes, the versions look so similar you wonder what the difference is between models and you have to go digging into the specs of each before you fork over your hard-earned dollars.

As the world becomes increasingly digital, governments around the world are taking measures to ensure the safety and security of their citizens' data.

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.

Ever seen one of those cheesy romcoms where the protagonist realizes the right person for them has been in front of their eyes the whole time? Maybe they were just friends before, maybe they ran in different circles, or maybe they were distracted by other people. But then circumstances align and what previously wasn’t even a possibility they realize is precisely the right path.

Ever seen those jugglers that manage to balance multiple spinning plates at the same time? As impressive as it is, you figure you’d be happy to spin just the one plate successfully. For cloud service providers (CSPs), you have lots of different proverbial compliance “plates” to choose to channel your effort into—the trick is knowing the differences and which is best for you.