ISO/IEC 27014:2020
Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection - Governance of information security. Provides guidance on concepts, objectives, and processes for the governance of information security. Intended for governing bodies and top management of organizations. Applicable to all types and sizes of organizations.
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Framework Domains (17)
Assure
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27014-6.5 | Assure Process |
Clause 1-4: Introduction and Context
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27014-1 | Scope |
| 27014-3 | Terms and definitions |
| 27014-4 | Concepts |
| 29134-1 | Scope |
| 29134-3 | Terms and definitions |
| 29134-4 | General overview |
Clause 5: Guiding Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27014-5.1 | Governance Objectives |
| 27014-5.2 | Governance Principles |
| 27014-5.3 | Effectiveness |
| 27014-5.4 | Efficiency |
| 27014-5.5 | Alignment |
| 27014-5.6 | Continuous improvement |
Clause 6: Governance Relationships
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27014-6.1 | Evaluate Process |
| 27014-6.2 | Direct Process |
| 27014-6.3 | Monitor Process |
Clause 7.3: Governance Processes
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27014-7.3.1 | Evaluate |
| 27014-7.3.2 | Direct |
| 27014-7.3.3 | Monitor |
| 27014-7.3.4 | Communicate |
| 27014-7.3.5 | Assure |
Clause 7: Governance Objectives and Processes
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27014-7.2.1 | Objective 1: Establish comprehensive information security |
| 27014-7.2.2 | Objective 2: Risk-based decision making |
| 27014-7.2.3 | Objective 3: Set direction of acquisition |
| 27014-7.2.4 | Objective 4: Ensure conformance |
| 27014-7.2.5 | Objective 5: Foster security-positive culture |
| 27014-7.2.6 | Objective 6: Performance relative to business outcomes |
Communicate
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27014-6.4 | Communicate Process |
| 27014-9.1 | Stakeholder Engagement |
| 27014-9.2 | Reporting to External Parties |
Conformance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27014-8.5 | Conformance and Compliance |
Direct
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27014-6.2 | Direct Process |
Evaluate
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27014-6.1 | Evaluate Process |
Foundation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27014-5.1 | Governance Objectives |
| 27014-5.2 | Governance Principles |
Improvement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27014-10.1 | Continual Improvement of Governance |
Integration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27014-8.1 | Alignment with Enterprise Governance |
Monitor
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27014-6.3 | Monitor Process |
| 27014-8.4 | Performance Measurement |
Resources
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27014-8.3 | Resource Optimisation |
Risk
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27014-8.2 | Risk Appetite and Tolerance |
Roles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 27014-7.1 | Roles and Responsibilities of Governing Body |
| 27014-7.2 | Roles of Executive Management |
| 27014-7.3 | Relationship Between Governing Body and Management |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with ISO/IEC 27014:2020, you already cover:
IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2)
13%
5 controls mapped
Compare →ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
13%
5 controls mapped
Compare →IATF 16949:2016 - Quality Management System for Automotive Production
13%
5 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO/IEC 27014:2020?
ISO/IEC 27014:2020 is a compliance framework from International with 17 domains and 44 controls. Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection - Governance of information security. Provides guidance on concepts, objectives, and processes for the governance of information security. Intended for governing bodies and top management of organizations. Applicable to all types and sizes of organizations. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ISO/IEC 27014:2020 have?
ISO/IEC 27014:2020 has 44 controls organised across 17 domains. The largest domains are Clause 1-4: Introduction and Context (6 controls), Clause 5: Guiding Principles (6 controls), Clause 7: Governance Objectives and Processes (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ISO/IEC 27014:2020 map to?
ISO/IEC 27014:2020 maps to 300 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2) (13% coverage), ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC) (13% coverage), IATF 16949:2016 - Quality Management System for Automotive Production (13% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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