ISO 27001:2013
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security techniques, information security management systems, requirements: the second edition (2013-10-01), superseded by ISO/IEC 27001:2022; certificates to it are being withdrawn at the transition deadline of 31 October 2025.
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
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::A.10.1.1 | Policy on the use of cryptographic controls |
| iso-27001-2013::A.10.1.2 | Key management |
A.11 Physical and environmental security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::A.11.1.1 | Physical security perimeter |
| iso-27001-2013::A.11.1.2 | Physical entry controls |
| iso-27001-2013::A.11.1.3 | Securing offices, rooms and facilities |
| iso-27001-2013::A.11.1.4 | Protecting against external and environmental threats |
| iso-27001-2013::A.11.1.5 | Working in secure areas |
| iso-27001-2013::A.11.1.6 | Delivery and loading areas |
| iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.1 | Equipment siting and protection |
| iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.2 | Supporting utilities |
| iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.3 | Cabling security |
| iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.4 | Equipment maintenance |
| iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.5 | Removal of assets |
| iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.6 | Security of equipment and assets off-premises |
| iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.7 | Secure disposal or reuse of equipment |
| iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.8 | Unattended user equipment |
| iso-27001-2013::A.11.2.9 | Clear desk and clear screen policy |
A.12 Operations security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::A.12.1.1 | Documented operating procedures |
| iso-27001-2013::A.12.1.2 | Change management |
| iso-27001-2013::A.12.1.3 | Capacity management |
| iso-27001-2013::A.12.1.4 | Separation of development, testing and operational environments |
| iso-27001-2013::A.12.2.1 | Controls against malware |
| iso-27001-2013::A.12.3.1 | Information backup |
| iso-27001-2013::A.12.4.1 | Event logging |
| iso-27001-2013::A.12.4.2 | Protection of log information |
| iso-27001-2013::A.12.4.3 | Administrator and operator logs |
| iso-27001-2013::A.12.4.4 | Clock synchronisation |
| iso-27001-2013::A.12.5.1 | Installation of software on operational systems |
| iso-27001-2013::A.12.6.1 | Management of technical vulnerabilities |
| iso-27001-2013::A.12.6.2 | Restrictions on software installation |
| iso-27001-2013::A.12.7.1 | Information systems audit controls |
A.13 Communications security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::A.13.1.1 | Network controls |
| iso-27001-2013::A.13.1.2 | Security of network services |
| iso-27001-2013::A.13.1.3 | Segregation in networks |
| iso-27001-2013::A.13.2.1 | Information transfer policies and procedures |
| iso-27001-2013::A.13.2.2 | Agreements on information transfer |
| iso-27001-2013::A.13.2.3 | Electronic messaging |
| iso-27001-2013::A.13.2.4 | Confidentiality or nondisclosure agreements |
A.14 System acquisition, development and maintenance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::A.14.1.1 | Information security requirements analysis and specification |
| iso-27001-2013::A.14.1.2 | Securing application services on public networks |
| iso-27001-2013::A.14.1.3 | Protecting application services transactions |
| iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.1 | Secure development policy |
| iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.2 | System change control procedures |
| iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.3 | Technical review of applications after operating platform changes |
| iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.4 | Restrictions on changes to software packages |
| iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.5 | Secure system engineering principles |
| iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.6 | Secure development environment |
| iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.7 | Outsourced development |
| iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.8 | System security testing |
| iso-27001-2013::A.14.2.9 | System acceptance testing |
| iso-27001-2013::A.14.3.1 | Protection of test data |
A.15 Supplier relationships
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::A.15.1.1 | Information security policy for supplier relationships |
| iso-27001-2013::A.15.1.2 | Addressing security within supplier agreements |
| iso-27001-2013::A.15.1.3 | Information and communication technology supply chain |
| iso-27001-2013::A.15.2.1 | Monitoring and review of supplier services |
| iso-27001-2013::A.15.2.2 | Managing changes to supplier services |
A.16 Information security incident management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::A.16.1.1 | Responsibilities and procedures |
| iso-27001-2013::A.16.1.2 | Reporting information security events |
| iso-27001-2013::A.16.1.3 | Reporting information security weaknesses |
| iso-27001-2013::A.16.1.4 | Assessment of and decision on information security events |
| iso-27001-2013::A.16.1.5 | Response to information security incidents |
| iso-27001-2013::A.16.1.6 | Learning from information security incidents |
| iso-27001-2013::A.16.1.7 | Collection of evidence |
A.17 Information security aspects of business continuity management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::A.17.1.1 | Planning information security continuity |
| iso-27001-2013::A.17.1.2 | Implementing information security continuity |
| iso-27001-2013::A.17.1.3 | Verify, review and evaluate information security continuity |
| iso-27001-2013::A.17.2.1 | Availability of information processing facilities |
A.18 Compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::A.18.1.1 | Identification of applicable legislation and contractual requirements |
| iso-27001-2013::A.18.1.2 | Intellectual property rights |
| iso-27001-2013::A.18.1.3 | Protection of records |
| iso-27001-2013::A.18.1.4 | Privacy and protection of personally identifiable information |
| iso-27001-2013::A.18.1.5 | Regulation of cryptographic controls |
| iso-27001-2013::A.18.2.1 | Independent review of information security |
| iso-27001-2013::A.18.2.2 | Compliance with security policies and standards |
| iso-27001-2013::A.18.2.3 | Technical compliance review |
A.5 Information security policies
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::A.5.1.1 | Policies for information security |
| iso-27001-2013::A.5.1.2 | Review of the policies for information security |
A.6 Organization of information security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::A.6.1.1 | Information security roles and responsibilities |
| iso-27001-2013::A.6.1.2 | Segregation of duties |
| iso-27001-2013::A.6.1.3 | Contact with authorities |
| iso-27001-2013::A.6.1.4 | Contact with special interest groups |
| iso-27001-2013::A.6.1.5 | Information security in project management |
| iso-27001-2013::A.6.2.1 | Mobile device policy |
| iso-27001-2013::A.6.2.2 | Teleworking |
A.7 Human resource security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::A.7.1.1 | Screening |
| iso-27001-2013::A.7.1.2 | Terms and conditions of employment |
| iso-27001-2013::A.7.2.1 | Management responsibilities |
| iso-27001-2013::A.7.2.2 | Information security awareness, education and training |
| iso-27001-2013::A.7.2.3 | Disciplinary process |
| iso-27001-2013::A.7.3.1 | Termination or change of employment responsibilities |
A.8 Asset management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::A.8.1.1 | Inventory of assets |
| iso-27001-2013::A.8.1.2 | Ownership of assets |
| iso-27001-2013::A.8.1.3 | Acceptable use of assets |
| iso-27001-2013::A.8.1.4 | Return of assets |
| iso-27001-2013::A.8.2.1 | Classification of information |
| iso-27001-2013::A.8.2.2 | Labelling of information |
| iso-27001-2013::A.8.2.3 | Handling of assets |
| iso-27001-2013::A.8.3.1 | Management of removable media |
| iso-27001-2013::A.8.3.2 | Disposal of media |
| iso-27001-2013::A.8.3.3 | Physical media transfer |
A.9 Access control
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::A.9.1.1 | Access control policy |
| iso-27001-2013::A.9.1.2 | Access to networks and network services |
| iso-27001-2013::A.9.2.1 | User registration and de-registration |
| iso-27001-2013::A.9.2.2 | User access provisioning |
| iso-27001-2013::A.9.2.3 | Management of privileged access rights |
| iso-27001-2013::A.9.2.4 | Management of secret authentication information of users |
| iso-27001-2013::A.9.2.5 | Review of user access rights |
| iso-27001-2013::A.9.2.6 | Removal or adjustment of access rights |
| iso-27001-2013::A.9.3.1 | Use of secret authentication information |
| iso-27001-2013::A.9.4.1 | Information access restriction |
| iso-27001-2013::A.9.4.2 | Secure log-on procedures |
| iso-27001-2013::A.9.4.3 | Password management system |
| iso-27001-2013::A.9.4.4 | Use of privileged utility programs |
| iso-27001-2013::A.9.4.5 | Access control to program source code |
Clause 10 – ISO 27001:2013
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::clause-10.1 | Nonconformity and corrective action |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-10.2 | Continual improvement |
Clause 4 – ISO 27001:2013
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::clause-4.1 | Understanding the organization and its context |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-4.2 | Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-4.3 | Determining the scope of the information security management system |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-4.4 | Information security management system |
Clause 5 – ISO 27001:2013
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::clause-5.1 | Leadership and commitment |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-5.2 | Policy |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-5.3 | Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities |
Clause 6 – ISO 27001:2013
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::clause-6.1.1 | Actions to address risks and opportunities: general |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-6.1.2 | Information security risk assessment |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-6.1.3 | Information security risk treatment |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-6.2 | Information security objectives and planning to achieve them |
Clause 7 – ISO 27001:2013
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::clause-7.1 | Resources |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-7.2 | Competence |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-7.3 | Awareness |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-7.4 | Communication |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-7.5.1 | Documented information: general |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-7.5.2 | Documented information: creating and updating |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-7.5.3 | Documented information: control |
Clause 8 – ISO 27001:2013
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::clause-8.1 | Operational planning and control |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-8.2 | Information security risk assessment |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-8.3 | Information security risk treatment |
Clause 9 – ISO 27001:2013
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27001-2013::clause-9.1 | Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-9.2 | Internal audit |
| iso-27001-2013::clause-9.3 | Management review |
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The Compliance Position Diagnostic, $5,000 fixed, ten business daysWhat 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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