ISO 27001:2022

Scope Definition

Define the boundaries and applicability of the ISMS — which assets, processes, locations, and technologies are in scope.

Risk Assessment & Treatment

Identify information security risks, assess likelihood and impact, select treatment options (mitigate, accept, transfer, avoid), and produce a Risk Treatment Plan.

Statement of Applicability (SoA)

Document all 93 Annex A controls, state whether each is applicable, and justify exclusions with documented rationale.

Leadership & Policy

Top management must demonstrate commitment — appoint an ISMS owner, define an Information Security Policy, and assign roles and responsibilities.

Asset Management

Maintain an inventory of information assets, classify them, and assign ownership with clear handling responsibilities.

Incident Management

Establish procedures to detect, report, assess, and respond to information security incidents, including post-incident review and lessons learned.

Internal Audit

Conduct planned internal audits of the ISMS at defined intervals to verify conformance and effectiveness.

Management Review

Senior management must review the ISMS periodically to ensure continued suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness — documented with action items.

Continual Improvement

Address non-conformities through corrective actions and drive ongoing improvement of ISMS performance.