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ISO 27001:2013

International
v2013
21 domains
140 controls

Information technology, security techniques, information security management systems, requirements: the second edition (2013-10-01), superseded by ISO/IEC 27001:2022; certificates to it are being withdrawn at the transition deadline of 31 October 2025.

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ISO 27001:2013 is a compliance framework from International with 21 domains and 140 controls that map to 1 other frameworks. The largest domains are A.11 Physical and environmental security (15 controls), A.12 Operations security (14 controls), A.9 Access control (14 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (21)

A.10 Cryptography

2 controls
Controls in the A.10 Cryptography domain of ISO 27001:20132 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::A.10.1.1Policy on the use of cryptographic controls
iso-27001-2013::A.10.1.2Key management

A.11 Physical and environmental security

15 controls
Controls in the A.11 Physical and environmental security domain of ISO 27001:201315 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::A.11.1.1Physical security perimeter
iso-27001-2013::A.11.1.2Physical entry controls
iso-27001-2013::A.11.1.3Securing offices, rooms and facilities
iso-27001-2013::A.11.1.4Protecting against external and environmental threats
iso-27001-2013::A.11.1.5Working in secure areas
iso-27001-2013::A.11.1.6Delivery and loading areas
iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.1Equipment siting and protection
iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.2Supporting utilities
iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.3Cabling security
iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.4Equipment maintenance
iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.5Removal of assets
iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.6Security of equipment and assets off-premises
iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.7Secure disposal or reuse of equipment
iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.8Unattended user equipment
iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.9Clear desk and clear screen policy

A.12 Operations security

14 controls
Controls in the A.12 Operations security domain of ISO 27001:201314 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::A.12.1.1Documented operating procedures
iso-27001-2013::A.12.1.2Change management
iso-27001-2013::A.12.1.3Capacity management
iso-27001-2013::A.12.1.4Separation of development, testing and operational environments
iso-27001-2013::A.12.2.1Controls against malware
iso-27001-2013::A.12.3.1Information backup
iso-27001-2013::A.12.4.1Event logging
iso-27001-2013::A.12.4.2Protection of log information
iso-27001-2013::A.12.4.3Administrator and operator logs
iso-27001-2013::A.12.4.4Clock synchronisation
iso-27001-2013::A.12.5.1Installation of software on operational systems
iso-27001-2013::A.12.6.1Management of technical vulnerabilities
iso-27001-2013::A.12.6.2Restrictions on software installation
iso-27001-2013::A.12.7.1Information systems audit controls

A.13 Communications security

7 controls
Controls in the A.13 Communications security domain of ISO 27001:20137 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::A.13.1.1Network controls
iso-27001-2013::A.13.1.2Security of network services
iso-27001-2013::A.13.1.3Segregation in networks
iso-27001-2013::A.13.2.1Information transfer policies and procedures
iso-27001-2013::A.13.2.2Agreements on information transfer
iso-27001-2013::A.13.2.3Electronic messaging
iso-27001-2013::A.13.2.4Confidentiality or nondisclosure agreements

A.14 System acquisition, development and maintenance

13 controls
Controls in the A.14 System acquisition, development and maintenance domain of ISO 27001:201313 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::A.14.1.1Information security requirements analysis and specification
iso-27001-2013::A.14.1.2Securing application services on public networks
iso-27001-2013::A.14.1.3Protecting application services transactions
iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.1Secure development policy
iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.2System change control procedures
iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.3Technical review of applications after operating platform changes
iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.4Restrictions on changes to software packages
iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.5Secure system engineering principles
iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.6Secure development environment
iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.7Outsourced development
iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.8System security testing
iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.9System acceptance testing
iso-27001-2013::A.14.3.1Protection of test data

A.15 Supplier relationships

5 controls
Controls in the A.15 Supplier relationships domain of ISO 27001:20135 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::A.15.1.1Information security policy for supplier relationships
iso-27001-2013::A.15.1.2Addressing security within supplier agreements
iso-27001-2013::A.15.1.3Information and communication technology supply chain
iso-27001-2013::A.15.2.1Monitoring and review of supplier services
iso-27001-2013::A.15.2.2Managing changes to supplier services

A.16 Information security incident management

7 controls
Controls in the A.16 Information security incident management domain of ISO 27001:20137 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::A.16.1.1Responsibilities and procedures
iso-27001-2013::A.16.1.2Reporting information security events
iso-27001-2013::A.16.1.3Reporting information security weaknesses
iso-27001-2013::A.16.1.4Assessment of and decision on information security events
iso-27001-2013::A.16.1.5Response to information security incidents
iso-27001-2013::A.16.1.6Learning from information security incidents
iso-27001-2013::A.16.1.7Collection of evidence

A.17 Information security aspects of business continuity management

4 controls
Controls in the A.17 Information security aspects of business continuity management domain of ISO 27001:20134 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::A.17.1.1Planning information security continuity
iso-27001-2013::A.17.1.2Implementing information security continuity
iso-27001-2013::A.17.1.3Verify, review and evaluate information security continuity
iso-27001-2013::A.17.2.1Availability of information processing facilities

A.18 Compliance

8 controls
Controls in the A.18 Compliance domain of ISO 27001:20138 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::A.18.1.1Identification of applicable legislation and contractual requirements
iso-27001-2013::A.18.1.2Intellectual property rights
iso-27001-2013::A.18.1.3Protection of records
iso-27001-2013::A.18.1.4Privacy and protection of personally identifiable information
iso-27001-2013::A.18.1.5Regulation of cryptographic controls
iso-27001-2013::A.18.2.1Independent review of information security
iso-27001-2013::A.18.2.2Compliance with security policies and standards
iso-27001-2013::A.18.2.3Technical compliance review

A.5 Information security policies

2 controls
Controls in the A.5 Information security policies domain of ISO 27001:20132 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::A.5.1.1Policies for information security
iso-27001-2013::A.5.1.2Review of the policies for information security

A.6 Organization of information security

7 controls
Controls in the A.6 Organization of information security domain of ISO 27001:20137 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::A.6.1.1Information security roles and responsibilities
iso-27001-2013::A.6.1.2Segregation of duties
iso-27001-2013::A.6.1.3Contact with authorities
iso-27001-2013::A.6.1.4Contact with special interest groups
iso-27001-2013::A.6.1.5Information security in project management
iso-27001-2013::A.6.2.1Mobile device policy
iso-27001-2013::A.6.2.2Teleworking

A.7 Human resource security

6 controls
Controls in the A.7 Human resource security domain of ISO 27001:20136 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::A.7.1.1Screening
iso-27001-2013::A.7.1.2Terms and conditions of employment
iso-27001-2013::A.7.2.1Management responsibilities
iso-27001-2013::A.7.2.2Information security awareness, education and training
iso-27001-2013::A.7.2.3Disciplinary process
iso-27001-2013::A.7.3.1Termination or change of employment responsibilities

A.8 Asset management

10 controls
Controls in the A.8 Asset management domain of ISO 27001:201310 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::A.8.1.1Inventory of assets
iso-27001-2013::A.8.1.2Ownership of assets
iso-27001-2013::A.8.1.3Acceptable use of assets
iso-27001-2013::A.8.1.4Return of assets
iso-27001-2013::A.8.2.1Classification of information
iso-27001-2013::A.8.2.2Labelling of information
iso-27001-2013::A.8.2.3Handling of assets
iso-27001-2013::A.8.3.1Management of removable media
iso-27001-2013::A.8.3.2Disposal of media
iso-27001-2013::A.8.3.3Physical media transfer

A.9 Access control

14 controls
Controls in the A.9 Access control domain of ISO 27001:201314 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::A.9.1.1Access control policy
iso-27001-2013::A.9.1.2Access to networks and network services
iso-27001-2013::A.9.2.1User registration and de-registration
iso-27001-2013::A.9.2.2User access provisioning
iso-27001-2013::A.9.2.3Management of privileged access rights
iso-27001-2013::A.9.2.4Management of secret authentication information of users
iso-27001-2013::A.9.2.5Review of user access rights
iso-27001-2013::A.9.2.6Removal or adjustment of access rights
iso-27001-2013::A.9.3.1Use of secret authentication information
iso-27001-2013::A.9.4.1Information access restriction
iso-27001-2013::A.9.4.2Secure log-on procedures
iso-27001-2013::A.9.4.3Password management system
iso-27001-2013::A.9.4.4Use of privileged utility programs
iso-27001-2013::A.9.4.5Access control to program source code

Clause 10 – ISO 27001:2013

2 controls
Controls in the Clause 10 – ISO 27001:2013 domain of ISO 27001:20132 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::clause-10.1Nonconformity and corrective action
iso-27001-2013::clause-10.2Continual improvement

Clause 4 – ISO 27001:2013

4 controls
Controls in the Clause 4 – ISO 27001:2013 domain of ISO 27001:20134 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::clause-4.1Understanding the organization and its context
iso-27001-2013::clause-4.2Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties
iso-27001-2013::clause-4.3Determining the scope of the information security management system
iso-27001-2013::clause-4.4Information security management system

Clause 5 – ISO 27001:2013

3 controls
Controls in the Clause 5 – ISO 27001:2013 domain of ISO 27001:20133 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::clause-5.1Leadership and commitment
iso-27001-2013::clause-5.2Policy
iso-27001-2013::clause-5.3Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities

Clause 6 – ISO 27001:2013

4 controls
Controls in the Clause 6 – ISO 27001:2013 domain of ISO 27001:20134 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::clause-6.1.1Actions to address risks and opportunities: general
iso-27001-2013::clause-6.1.2Information security risk assessment
iso-27001-2013::clause-6.1.3Information security risk treatment
iso-27001-2013::clause-6.2Information security objectives and planning to achieve them

Clause 7 – ISO 27001:2013

7 controls
Controls in the Clause 7 – ISO 27001:2013 domain of ISO 27001:20137 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::clause-7.1Resources
iso-27001-2013::clause-7.2Competence
iso-27001-2013::clause-7.3Awareness
iso-27001-2013::clause-7.4Communication
iso-27001-2013::clause-7.5.1Documented information: general
iso-27001-2013::clause-7.5.2Documented information: creating and updating
iso-27001-2013::clause-7.5.3Documented information: control

Clause 8 – ISO 27001:2013

3 controls
Controls in the Clause 8 – ISO 27001:2013 domain of ISO 27001:20133 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::clause-8.1Operational planning and control
iso-27001-2013::clause-8.2Information security risk assessment
iso-27001-2013::clause-8.3Information security risk treatment

Clause 9 – ISO 27001:2013

3 controls
Controls in the Clause 9 – ISO 27001:2013 domain of ISO 27001:20133 controls
CodeTitle
iso-27001-2013::clause-9.1Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation
iso-27001-2013::clause-9.2Internal audit
iso-27001-2013::clause-9.3Management review

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What is ISO 27001:2013 and who does it apply to?

ISO 27001:2013 is a compliance framework from International with 21 domains and 140 controls. Information technology, security techniques, information security management systems, requirements: the second edition (2013-10-01), superseded by ISO/IEC 27001:2022; certificates to it are being withdrawn at the transition deadline of 31 October 2025. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does ISO 27001:2013 actually require?

ISO 27001:2013 has 140 controls organised across 21 domains. The largest domains are A.11 Physical and environmental security (15 controls), A.12 Operations security (14 controls), A.9 Access control (14 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of ISO 27001:2013 do I already cover?

ISO 27001:2013 maps to 1 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 27001:2022 (100% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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