15.05.2025
ISO Standard for SWHIDs: Robust software identification
« Imagine trying to track the evolution of a complex machine where every part could be subtly altered without a trace. This is the challenge we face in the digital realm, especially with software, the invisible engine powering our modern world. Ensuring the integrity and long-term traceability of these digital artifacts is paramount, and that’s where the significance of international standards like ISO comes into play, particularly for innovations like the SoftWare Hash IDentifier (SWHID).
Achieving an ISO standard for the SWHID (ISO/IEC 18670 or free public specification ) marks a major milestone in establishing a globally recognized framework for uniquely and permanently identifying software. (…) »
source > softwareheritage.org, 14 mai 2025
