Evidence Collection

Gaining your ISO 27001 certification

Evidence collection External audit stage 1: Review of documentation External audit stage 2: Certification audit Addressing non-conformities Running a surveillance audit ISO 27001 recertification

ISO 27001:2022 sets guidelines for evidence collection as per Annex A 5.28. It states that organizations should collect evidence in a secure, lawful, and controlled manner, especially during investigations or incidents.

The framework prioritizes the security, integrity, and admissibility of evidence collection, especially for regulated industries or organizations that might face legal scrutiny.

Here are some Annex A 5.28 control requirements that organizations must keep in mind during audits:

Documented procedures for evidence collection, handling, and preservation.
Assigned roles/responsibilities for evidence management.
The chain of custody must be preserved.
Tamper-proof methods when collecting digital evidence.
Access to evidence to authorized personnel should be limited.

External audit stage 1: Documentation review

The Sprinto advantage

From automating compliance checklists to monitoring security controls in real-time and more, Sprinto does the heavy lifting for you to get you compliant. ISO 27001 isn’t a one-time exercise. It requires constant monitoring and improvement to ensure you stay compliant. Sprinto doesn’t just help you pass the audit it helps you stay continuously compliant and add more compliances to your kitty with very little additional lift.

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