@adamshostack@infosec.exchange
2026-09-18 15:06 UTC
Title blocks are a requirement for those physical-world systems that require an engineer’s approval, because exactly what the engineer is approving has to be visible; engineers either stamp, seal or sign these documents. A seal of approval was a thing before it was a metaphor. What goes in a title block? That’s an organizational decision, which should be informed by norms. The Chapter on Models and Diagrams lists:
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@adamshostack@infosec.exchange 2026-09-18 15:06
• Title • Creator, approver • Client name (ISO 7200 mandates the document’s owner!) • Date, revision history • Sheet number and total number of sheets • Professional seals or stamps (e.g., architect’s license) • Confidentiality block (typical in technology) (4/9)