Review of software quality related ISO standards

Norbert Nyári; András Kerti

Norbert Nyári Óbuda University Doctoral School for Safety and Security Sciences http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0229-7584
András Kerti Faculty of Military Science and Officer Training of the University of Public Service https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2149-5500

Keywords: software quality, quality management, standards theory, information security, software development

Abstract

The present study aims to provide an overview of the current state of standardization efforts regarding software quality. Starting with the general characteristics of ISO standards, taking into account both their good and less good properties, briefly covering standardization organizations other than ISO.

Starting from a brief, historical recall of the relevant basic concepts of quality and software quality, it outlines the key elements of the ISO / IEC 25000 family of standards, emphasizing the beneficial effects on IT security of using the family of standards, with a brief description of related additional standards.

It illustrates the effective applicability of this family of standards with real-life examples from different parts of the world, taking into account Hungary's involvement and position on the subject.