ISO 27001:2022 is an international standard that outlines the requirements for an information security management system (ISMS). It is designed to help organizations ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their information assets. The standard is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and is based on a risk management framework. It outlines a set of controls that organizations can implement to protect their information assets and reduce the risk of data breaches and other cyber threats.
To be compliant with ISO 27001:2022, an organization must develop and implement a documented ISMS that addresses the specific security needs of the organization. The ISMS should include policies, procedures, and guidelines for managing and protecting the organization's information assets. Organizations can seek certification to ISO 27001:2022 as a way to demonstrate their commitment to information security and to provide assurance to customers, partners, and regulators that their information assets are being properly protected.
ISO 27001:2022 replaces the previous version, ISO 27001:2013. The 2022 version of the standard includes several updates and enhancements, including:
A stronger focus on risk management: The standard now places a greater emphasis on Risk Assessment and Risk Treatment, and requires organizations to consider the impact of new technologies on their ISMS.
Changes to the structure and language of the standard: The standard has been updated to align with other ISO management system standards, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.
New requirements for supply chain security: The standard now includes specific requirements for managing and protecting the security of the organization's supply chain.
Enhanced guidance on the use of cloud services: The standard now provides more detailed guidance on the use of cloud services and the risks and controls associated with them.
The 2022 version of the standard contains the following sections: Foreword, Introduction, 1 Scope, 2 Normative references, 3 Terms and Definitions, 4 Context of the organization, 5 Leadership, 6 Planning, 7 Support, 8 Operation, 9 Performance evaluation, 10 Improvement, Annex A, and Bibliography. Annex A Information security controls reference contains a list of possible security controls that an organization chooses from to produce the organization's Statement of Applicabilitiy per clause 6.1.3 Information Security Risk Treatment. Annex A contains the following four control categories: Organizational controls, People controls, Physical controls, and Technological controls. Organizations use Annex A to identify the security controls that are relevant to their specific ISMS needs.
If your company is seeking ISO 27001:2022 compliance, certification, or simply updating your existing ISMS to the 2022 version, ALS Cyber LLC can assist you. Contact us today for more information.