Implementation of controls

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Conducting a gap analysis Implementation of controls Risk analysis and assessment Getting through an internal audit

The implementation of controls for ISO 27001 is important to address the requirements from Clauses 4-10 of the framework, along with the Annex A controls.

Control category	Number of controls	Focus area	Key examples
Organizational Controls	37	Policies, asset management, governance	– Information security policy – Risk assessment processes – Identity and access management
People Controls	8	Human factors (training, remote work)	– Security awareness programs – Pre-employment screening – Incident reporting procedures
Physical Controls	14	Physical environment security	– Security perimeters – Equipment maintenance – Clear desk policies
Technological Controls	34	Digital asset protection	– Malware protection – Data backups – Secure coding practices

The control implementation steps include conducting risk assessments for threat analysis, selecting appropriate controls, and integrating those controls into your business processes.

Implementing controls also goes hand in hand with the SoA (Statement of Applicability) as you need to document all Annex A controls, their implementation status, and justifications for exclusions. This is critical for certification audits.

ISO 27001 Controls: A Guide to Implementing Annex A Controls

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