Running a surveillance audit
Surveillance audits for ISO 27001 are conducted to check whether the organization is maintaining compliance with the standard after certification. These audits are conducted at least once a year within the three-year period after obtaining the certification.
After the first three years, surveillance audits are generally conducted once every three years. However, the frequency may increase based on factors such as risk level, audit performance, or customer requirements.
Unlike the initial certification audit, which focuses on achieving certification, surveillance audits ensure ongoing compliance and identify areas for improvement. They hardly lead to non-compliance or cancellation of certification.
ISO 27001 surveillance audits are conducted by third-party auditors and usually have the key components like:
1. Scoping and planning: Auditors carefully outline the areas to be reviewed, including risk assessments and control implementations.
2. Risk management: Surveillance audits help identify potential risks and facilitate corrective actions.
3. Audit report: The audit report includes findings, non-conformities, corrective actions, and recommendations for improving the ISMS.
After the first three years, surveillance audits are generally conducted once every three years. However, the frequency may increase based on factors such as risk level, audit performance, or customer requirements.
Unlike the initial certification audit, which focuses on achieving certification, surveillance audits ensure ongoing compliance and identify areas for improvement. They hardly lead to non-compliance or cancellation of certification.
ISO 27001 surveillance audits are conducted by third-party auditors and usually have the key components like:
1. Scoping and planning: Auditors carefully outline the areas to be reviewed, including risk assessments and control implementations.
2. Risk management: Surveillance audits help identify potential risks and facilitate corrective actions.
3. Audit report: The audit report includes findings, non-conformities, corrective actions, and recommendations for improving the ISMS.
How to Prepare Yourself for ISO 27001 Surveillance Audit
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Risk Management
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