New and Emerging Specs & Standards (March 2026)

ISO/IEC TS 27103:2026 — Cybersecurity — Guidance on using ISO and IEC standards in a cybersecurity framework
Technical Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27
“This document provides guidance on how to leverage existing ISO and IEC standards in a cybersecurity framework.”

ISO/IEC/IEEE 26516:2026 — Systems and software engineering — Development and production of instructional videos
Technical Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7
“This document provides requirements and guidance for the effective planning, design, and development of instructional videos for information technology systems, products, and services. This document includes the use of video, interactive video or hypervideo, animation, and virtual or augmented reality to explain how to use software and systems including hardware. This document covers both standalone videos and the use of video segments in larger information products. This document specifies content elements, structure, and use of media, including music, narration, captions, titles, subtitles, and graphics. This document does not include specifications of output media formats, content management for videos, or archiving. This document does not cover learning technology systems for recording and administering training programs. This document is applicable to instructional video developers, including a variety of specialists, such as: information architects who plan the structure and format of information products; user experience specialists, customer experience specialists and business analysts who identify the tasks that the intended users can perform; reviewers or testers of instructional videos; graphic designers with expertise in electronic media; experts who design the usage and presentation of the system or service. This document is also a reference for those with other roles and interests in the process of developing instructional videos.”

NIST Launches AI Agent Standards Initiative [ANSI]
“The Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) at NIST has launched a new AI Agent Standards Initiative, aimed at building public confidence in AI agent technology and enabling it to operate securely and interoperably across the digital ecosystem."

Weak Signals Report 2026 [IFLA]
“Weak signals’ is a term taken from Futures Thinking, used to describe early-stage trends. Unlike a ‘trend’, a weak signal is a development or phenomenon that is not yet generalised, and may never become so. However, if it does, it could have significant impacts on the theme being studied - in our case libraries and the broader knowledge and information environment. We look to identify weak signals in order to take account of possible future developments that could affect the appropriateness and success of our plans and strategies. Some - most - will not turn into full trends, but if we have considered the ones that do, we will be better ready for a world shaped by them.” 

The Case for Embedded Digital Accessibility [EDUCAUSE]
“Institutions that integrate accessibility into their digital infrastructure are better positioned to meet legal requirements, enhance student experiences and outcomes, and expand their reach and competitiveness.”