Understanding ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.10 – Cryptography

We started the ISO 27001:2022 series with the promise of explaining how the 14 categories of controls can be implemented. Today we address ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.10, “Cryptography”, which plays a vital role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of sensitive information. This annex provides guidelines for implementing cryptographic controls to protect data assets from unauthorized access, […]

Understanding ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.9 – Access Control

We started the ISO 27001:2022 series with the promise of explaining how the 14 categories of controls can be implemented. Today we address ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.9, “Access Control”. Access control is a fundamental component of information security management systems (ISMS). It provides guidelines for implementing controls to ensure that only authorized individuals have access to information […]

Understanding ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.8 – Asset Management

  ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.8, “Asset Management,” addresses the importance of identifying, classifying, and managing information assets within an organization. This annex emphasizes the need for organizations to establish processes for inventorying assets, assessing their value, and implementing appropriate controls to protect them. In this technical educational article, we’ll explore how to implement Annex A.8 […]

Understanding ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.7 – Human Resource Security

We started the ISO 27001:2022 series with the promise of explaining how the 14 categories of controls can be implemented. Today we address ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.7, “Human Resource Security”.   Contents Toggle Importance of Human Resource Security Implementing Annex A.7 in Practice Audit of Compliance with Annex A.7 Conclusions   These controls address the critical role […]

Understanding ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.6 – Organization of Information Security

We started the ISO 27001:2022 series with the promise of explaining how the 14 categories of controls can be implemented. We start today with ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.6, “Organization of Information Security”, which outlines requirements for establishing an effective management framework to govern information security within an organization. This annex emphasizes the importance of defining roles, responsibilities, […]