ISO/IEC 27004:2016
Information technology - Security techniques - Information security management - Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation. Provides guidance to assist organizations in evaluating information security performance and effectiveness of the ISMS. Supports ISO 27001 Clause 9.1 requirements.
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Framework Domains (7)
Annex A: Information Security Measurement Model
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27004-A.1 | Measurement model overview |
| 27004-A.2 | Measurement construct components |
| 27004-A.3 | Measurement model application |
Annex B: Example Measurements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27004-B.1 | Example measurement definitions |
| 27004-B.2 | Control effectiveness examples |
| 27004-B.3 | Process performance examples |
Clause 1-4: Introductory Clauses
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27004-1 | Scope |
| 27004-2 | Normative references |
| 27004-3 | Terms and definitions |
| 27004-4 | Structure and overview |
Clause 5: Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis and Evaluation Rationale
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27004-5.1 | Purpose of measurement |
| 27004-5.2 | Organizational needs |
| 27004-5.3 | Stakeholder requirements |
Clause 6: Characteristics of Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis and Evaluation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27004-6.1 | What to measure |
| 27004-6.2 | Who performs measurement |
| 27004-6.3 | When to measure |
| 27004-6.4 | Methods of measurement |
Clause 7: Types of Measures
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27004-7.1 | Performance measures |
| 27004-7.2 | Effectiveness measures |
| 27004-7.3 | Derived measures and indicators |
Clause 8: Processes
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27004-8.1 | Monitoring and measuring |
| 27004-8.2 | Analysis of results |
| 27004-8.3 | Evaluation of measures |
| 27004-8.4 | Review and improvement of processes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO/IEC 27004:2016?
ISO/IEC 27004:2016 is a compliance framework from International with 7 domains and 24 controls. Information technology - Security techniques - Information security management - Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation. Provides guidance to assist organizations in evaluating information security performance and effectiveness of the ISMS. Supports ISO 27001 Clause 9.1 requirements. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ISO/IEC 27004:2016 have?
ISO/IEC 27004:2016 has 24 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Clause 1-4: Introductory Clauses (4 controls), Clause 6: Characteristics of Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis and Evaluation (4 controls), Clause 8: Processes (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ISO/IEC 27004:2016 map to?
ISO/IEC 27004:2016 maps to 391 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 (13% coverage), US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) (13% coverage), ISO/IEC 27557:2022 — Organisational Privacy Risk Management (13% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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