International Standard

ISO 27001

The international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), providing a framework to protect information assets through risk management.

93
Security controls
Annex A (2022)
70K+
Certifications
Worldwide
3yr
Certification cycle
Annual surveillance
2022
Latest version
ISO/IEC 27001:2022

Who Needs ISO 27001 Certification?

ISO 27001 is voluntary but increasingly expected by customers and partners as proof of security maturity.

Technology Companies

  • SaaS providers
  • Cloud service providers
  • Software development firms
  • IT service providers

Financial Services

  • Banks and insurers
  • Payment processors
  • Investment firms
  • Fintech startups

Regulated Industries

  • Healthcare organizations
  • Government contractors
  • Defense suppliers
  • Critical infrastructure

Business Driver: ISO 27001 certification is often a prerequisite for enterprise contracts and can significantly shorten sales cycles with security-conscious customers.

Annex A Control Domains

ISO 27001:2022 organizes 93 controls into four themes

37

Organizational Controls

Policies, roles, asset management, access control, supplier relationships, incident management, business continuity, and compliance.

8

People Controls

Screening, employment terms, awareness training, disciplinary process, and responsibilities after termination.

14

Physical Controls

Security perimeters, physical entry, securing offices, equipment protection, secure disposal, and clear desk policies.

34

Technological Controls

Endpoint devices, access rights, secure authentication, malware protection, backups, logging, and secure development.

Certification Journey

The path to ISO 27001 certification typically takes 6-12 months.

1

Gap Analysis

Assess current state against ISO 27001 requirements

2-4 weeks
2

ISMS Implementation

Develop policies, procedures, and controls

3-6 months
3

Internal Audit

Test effectiveness of implemented controls

2-4 weeks
4

Certification Audit

Stage 1 (documentation) and Stage 2 (implementation)

4-8 weeks

How Dependra Helps with ISO 27001

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  • Identify vendors with ISO 27001 certification
  • Monitor vendor security posture continuously
  • Generate supplier security documentation
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Official Resources

ISO 27001 Quick Facts

Full Name
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Published By
ISO/IEC
Latest Version
October 2022
Certification Validity
3 years
Type
Voluntary Standard

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