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 (12)
Annex A
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27007-A.1 | Generic Competence |
| 27007-A.2 | Discipline Specific Competence |
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) |
Annex B
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27007-B.1 | Practical Guidance Examples |
Audit Activities
| 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 |
| 27007-6.6 | Audit Follow Up |
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 Objectives |
| 27007-5.3 | Audit Programme Risks |
| 27007-5.4 | Establishing the Programme Resources |
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 | Determining Auditor Competence |
| 27007-7.2 | Auditor Evaluation Criteria |
| 27007-7.3 | Selection of Auditor Evaluation Method |
Competence
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27007-7.1 | Determining Auditor Competence |
| 27007-7.2 | Auditor Evaluation Criteria |
| 27007-7.3 | Selection of Auditor Evaluation Method |
| 27007-7.4 | Conducting Auditor Evaluation |
| 27007-7.5 | Maintaining and Improving Auditor Competence |
Improvement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27007-5.7 | Reviewing and Improving the Programme |
Programme Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27007-5.1 | Establishing the Audit Programme |
| 27007-5.2 | Audit Programme Objectives |
| 27007-5.3 | Audit Programme Risks |
| 27007-5.5 | Implementing the Audit Programme |
| 27007-5.6 | Monitoring the Audit Programme |
Resources
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27007-5.4 | Establishing the Programme Resources |
Your Compliance Coverage
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AICPA SOC 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO/IEC 27007:2020?
ISO/IEC 27007:2020 is a compliance framework from International with 12 domains and 40 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 40 controls organised across 12 domains. The largest domains are Audit Activities (6 controls), Clause 6: Conducting an ISMS Audit (5 controls), Competence (5 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 458 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are AICPA SOC 1 (7% coverage), SSAE 18 SOC 1 — Report on Controls at a Service Organisation (ICFR) (7% coverage), UK Open Banking Standard (7% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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