ISO 30401

International

v2018

28 domains

42 controls

Knowledge management systems requirements

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Framework Domains (28)

Audit

1 controls

Controls in the Audit domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-9.2	Internal audit	Conduct internal audits of the KMS at planned intervals.

Awareness

1 controls

Controls in the Awareness domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-7.3	Awareness	Ensure persons under control are aware of the KM policy and their contribution.

CAPA

1 controls

Controls in the CAPA domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-10.1	Nonconformity and corrective action	React to nonconformities, evaluate causes, and take corrective action.

Communication

1 controls

Controls in the Communication domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-7.4	Communication	Determine internal and external communications relevant to the KMS.

Competence

1 controls

Controls in the Competence domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-7.2	Competence	Ensure persons doing KM work are competent through education, training, or experience.

Context

1 controls

Controls in the Context domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-4.1	Understanding organisation and context	Determine internal and external issues relevant to the knowledge management system.

Culture

1 controls

Controls in the Culture domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-4.8	Knowledge management culture	Cultivate a culture that values learning, sharing, collaboration, and innovation.

Documentation

1 controls

Controls in the Documentation domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-7.5	Documented information	Create, control, and retain documented information for the KMS.

Enablers

1 controls

Controls in the Enablers domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-4.7	Knowledge enablers	Address human capital, processes, technology, governance, and KM culture as enablers.

Governance

1 controls

Controls in the Governance domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-9.3	Management review	Top management reviews the KMS for suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness.

ISO 30401: Improvement

3 controls

Continual improvement of quality management system (ISO 30401)

Controls in the ISO 30401: Improvement domain of ISO 30401 — 3 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-16	Continual improvement methodology	Continual improvement methodology. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Improvement.
ISO30401-17	Corrective and preventive actions	Corrective and preventive actions. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Improvement.
ISO30401-18	Innovation and change management	Innovation and change management. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Improvement.

ISO 30401: Leadership & Planning

5 controls

Quality management leadership and planning (ISO 30401)

Controls in the ISO 30401: Leadership & Planning domain of ISO 30401 — 5 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-01	Knowledge management systems - policy and objectives for organizational knowledge management	Quality policy and objectives. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Leadership & Planning.
ISO30401-02	Leadership commitment to quality	Leadership commitment to quality. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Leadership & Planning.
ISO30401-03	Risk-based thinking and planning	Risk-based thinking and planning. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Leadership & Planning.
ISO30401-04	Resource management for quality	Resource management for quality. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Leadership & Planning.
ISO30401-05	Organizational roles and responsibilities	Organizational roles and responsibilities. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Leadership & Planning.

ISO 30401: Operational Controls

5 controls

Quality controls in operations (ISO 30401)

Controls in the ISO 30401: Operational Controls domain of ISO 30401 — 5 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-06	Operational planning and control	Operational planning and control. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Operational Controls.
ISO30401-07	Requirements for products and services	Requirements for products and services. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Operational Controls.
ISO30401-08	Design and development controls	Design and development controls. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Operational Controls.
ISO30401-09	Control of externally provided processes	Control of externally provided processes. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Operational Controls.
ISO30401-10	Production and service provision controls	Production and service provision controls. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Operational Controls.

ISO 30401: Performance Evaluation

5 controls

Measuring and evaluating quality performance (ISO 30401)

Controls in the ISO 30401: Performance Evaluation domain of ISO 30401 — 5 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-11	Monitoring, measurement, and analysis	Monitoring, measurement, and analysis. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Performance Evaluation.
ISO30401-12	Internal audit program	Internal audit program. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Performance Evaluation.
ISO30401-13	Management review process	Management review process. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Performance Evaluation.
ISO30401-14	Customer satisfaction measurement	Customer satisfaction measurement. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Performance Evaluation.
ISO30401-15	Nonconformity and corrective action	Nonconformity and corrective action. Control from ISO 30401 framework, domain: ISO 30401: Performance Evaluation.

Improvement

1 controls

Controls in the Improvement domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-10.2	Continual improvement	Continually improve suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the KMS.

Knowledge lifecycle

1 controls

Controls in the Knowledge lifecycle domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-4.5	Knowledge development	Address acquiring, applying, retaining, handling outdated, and developing new knowledge.

Leadership

1 controls

Controls in the Leadership domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-5.1	Leadership and commitment	Top management demonstrates leadership and commitment to the KMS.

Monitoring

1 controls

Controls in the Monitoring domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-9.1	Monitoring, measurement, analysis, evaluation	Monitor and evaluate KM performance and effectiveness.

Objectives

1 controls

Controls in the Objectives domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-6.2	Knowledge management objectives	Establish measurable KM objectives at relevant functions and levels.

Operations

1 controls

Controls in the Operations domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-8.1	Operational planning and control	Plan, implement, and control processes needed to meet KM requirements.

Planning

1 controls

Controls in the Planning domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-6.1	Actions to address risks and opportunities	Identify and address risks and opportunities for the KMS.

Policy

1 controls

Controls in the Policy domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-5.2	Knowledge management policy	Establish and communicate a knowledge management policy.

Resources

1 controls

Controls in the Resources domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-7.1	Resources	Determine and provide resources for the KMS.

Roles

1 controls

Controls in the Roles domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-5.3	Roles, responsibilities, authorities	Assign and communicate KM roles, responsibilities, and authorities.

Scope

1 controls

Controls in the Scope domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-4.3	Scope of KMS	Define the boundaries and applicability of the knowledge management system.

Stakeholders

1 controls

Controls in the Stakeholders domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-4.2	Needs and expectations of stakeholders	Identify stakeholders and their knowledge needs and expectations.

System

1 controls

Controls in the System domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-4.4	Knowledge management system	Establish, implement, maintain, and improve the knowledge management system.

Transfer

1 controls

Controls in the Transfer domain of ISO 30401 — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
ISO30401-4.6	Knowledge conveyance and transformation	Enable interactions, representations, and integrations that transform knowledge.

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with ISO 30401, you already cover:

ISO 9001:2015

45%

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ISO 22000:2018

38%

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ISO 37001:2016

38%

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+ 86 more: ISO/IEC 42001:2023 (36%), ISO 55001:2014 (33%)

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Maps to 89 other frameworks

42 total controls

ISO 9001:2015

19 source controls mapped|18 target controls covered

45%

ISO 22000:2018

16 source controls mapped|14 target controls covered

38%

ISO 37001:2016

16 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered

38%

ISO/IEC 42001:2023

15 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered

36%

ISO 55001:2014

14 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered

33%

ISO 27701:2019

14 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered

33%

ISO 14001:2015

14 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered

33%

ISO 45001:2018

13 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered

31%

ISO 22301:2019

13 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered

31%

ISO 37301:2021

13 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered

31%

ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems

12 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered

29%

ISO 14004:2016

10 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered

24%

ISO 27005:2022

5 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered

12%

ISO/IEC 23894:2023

4 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered

10%

ISO 13485:2016

4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered

10%

ISO 31000:2018

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ISO 10005:2005

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ISO 10006:2003

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ISO 27001:2022

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IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes

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ICH Q10 - Pharmaceutical Quality System

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ISO 19011

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ISO 9001

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ISO 37301

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ISO 37001

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ISO 55001

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ISO 10007:2017

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ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General Requirements for Testing and Calibration

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UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Framework

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TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange

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SA8000:2014 - Social Accountability Standard

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PIC/S Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products

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NIST SP 800-39

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NIST SP 800-37

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NIST SP 800-30

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ITAR - International Traffic in Arms Regulations

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German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)

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ISO 56002

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ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems

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ISO 39001:2012 - Road Traffic Safety Management

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ISO 37002:2021 - Whistleblowing Management Systems

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ISO 22313:2020 - Guidance on Business Continuity Management Systems

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NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements

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BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9

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DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)

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ISO 27005

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ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General Requirements for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

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ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence

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ISO 14064 - Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification (Parts 1-3)

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AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System

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ISO/IEC 27003:2017

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ISO 22000

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EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation

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ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement

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Aged Care Quality Standards (Australia)

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ISO/IEC 27014:2020

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NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management

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ISO 31000

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AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)

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ISO 45001

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ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles

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SASB Standards

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NRF Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Framework (National Retail Federation)

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NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security

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NIST SP 800-146

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NIST SP 800-145

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NIST SP 800-144

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NIST Privacy Framework

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NIS2 Directive

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NERC CIP

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MTCS (Singapore)

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FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)

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Azure Security Benchmark

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Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems

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NIST SP 800-171A - Assessing Security Requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

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BSI IT-Grundschutz

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AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar

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ISO 27019

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ISO 20000-1

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IEC 62443

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ISO 27017

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API 1164

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ISO 27018

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SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)

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NIST SP 800-190

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NIST SP 1800-32

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ITIL 4

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NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

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SOC 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ISO 30401?

ISO 30401 is a compliance framework from International with 28 domains and 42 controls. Knowledge management systems requirements It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

How many controls does ISO 30401 have?

ISO 30401 has 42 controls organised across 28 domains. The largest domains are ISO 30401: Leadership & Planning (5 controls), ISO 30401: Operational Controls (5 controls), ISO 30401: Performance Evaluation (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

What frameworks does ISO 30401 map to?

ISO 30401 maps to 89 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 9001:2015 (45% coverage), ISO 22000:2018 (38% coverage), ISO 37001:2016 (38% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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