# 3. How to Implement ISO/IEC 18974

LLMS index: [llms.txt](/llms.txt)

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This section explains the processes needed to effectively implement an open source software security
assurance program in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 18974, along with how to prepare
Verification Materials. This chapter organizes its subsections to align with Section 4, Requirements, of
ISO/IEC 18974, and presents concrete implementation methods and Verification Materials preparation approaches
for each requirement.

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Section pages:

- [3.1 Program Foundation](/en/docs/isoiec18974_guide/3-howto/3-1-program_foundation/)
- [3.2 Relevant Tasks Defined and Supported](/en/docs/isoiec18974_guide/3-howto/3-2-relevant_tasks/)
- [3.3 Open Source Software Content Review and Approval](/en/docs/isoiec18974_guide/3-howto/3-3-oss-review-approval/)
- [3.4 Adherence to the specification requirements](/en/docs/isoiec18974_guide/3-howto/3-4-adherence/)