ISO/IEC 27007:2020
ISO/IEC 27007 provides guidance on managing an ISMS audit programme, conducting audits, and evaluating the competence of ISMS auditors. It supplements ISO 19011 with ISMS-specific auditing guidance for both internal and external audits. Applicable to all organizations needing to conduct internal or external ISMS audits.
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Framework Domains (5)
Annex A: ISMS Auditing Practice Guidance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27007-A.4 | Auditing context of the organization (Clause 4) |
| 27007-A.5 | Auditing leadership (Clause 5) |
| 27007-A.6 | Auditing planning (Clause 6) |
| 27007-A.7-10 | Auditing support through improvement (Clauses 7-10) |
Clause 4: Principles of Auditing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27007-4.1 | Auditing principles overview |
| 27007-4.2 | Integrity and ethical conduct |
| 27007-4.3 | Evidence-based approach |
Clause 5: Managing an ISMS Audit Programme
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27007-5.1 | Establishing the audit programme |
| 27007-5.2 | Audit programme implementation |
| 27007-5.3 | Monitoring and reviewing the audit programme |
| 27007-5.4 | Audit programme resource management |
Clause 6: Conducting an ISMS Audit
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27007-6.1 | Initiating the audit |
| 27007-6.2 | Preparing audit activities |
| 27007-6.3 | Conducting audit activities |
| 27007-6.4 | Preparing and distributing the audit report |
| 27007-6.5 | Completing the audit |
Clause 7: Competence and Evaluation of ISMS Auditors
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27007-7.1 | Auditor competence requirements |
| 27007-7.2 | ISMS-specific knowledge |
| 27007-7.3 | Evaluation of auditor competence |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO/IEC 27007:2020?
ISO/IEC 27007:2020 is a compliance framework from International with 5 domains and 19 controls. ISO/IEC 27007 provides guidance on managing an ISMS audit programme, conducting audits, and evaluating the competence of ISMS auditors. It supplements ISO 19011 with ISMS-specific auditing guidance for both internal and external audits. Applicable to all organizations needing to conduct internal or external ISMS audits. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ISO/IEC 27007:2020 have?
ISO/IEC 27007:2020 has 19 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Clause 6: Conducting an ISMS Audit (5 controls), Annex A: ISMS Auditing Practice Guidance (4 controls), Clause 5: Managing an ISMS Audit Programme (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ISO/IEC 27007:2020 map to?
ISO/IEC 27007:2020 maps to 433 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EU Taxonomy Regulation (11% coverage), South Korea Cloud Security Assurance Program (CSAP) (11% coverage), CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) (11% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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