Seven Core Pillars Framework

Completed ICE Layers

Layer 2: ISO/IEC 12207

Software Lifecycle Processes

Requirements → Design → Build → Verify → Maintain
Full documentation trail
Version-controlled development

Current ICE Layer

Layer 3: ISO/IEC 25010

Software Quality Model

Functionality - Core operations integrity
Performance - Response time benchmarks
Reliability - Fault tolerance metrics
Security - Vulnerability testing
Maintainability - Code documentation coverage

Upcoming ICE Layers

Layer 7: ISO/IEC 29119

Software Testing Standard

Layer 4: ISO/IEC 27001

Information Security Management

Layer 5: ISO/IEC 15504

Process Assessment (SPICE)

Layer 6: ISO/IEC 16363

Trusted Digital Repositories

Layer 1: ISO 9001

Quality Management System

Implementation Path

2 → 3 → 7 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 1

Each ICE layer adds another level of stability and certification. Complete in this order to systematically build a certified, production-grade system.