1. Context of the Organization

Identify internal and external stakeholders.

Define the scope of the Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Understand the organizational context and its impact on information security.

2. Leadership and Commitment

Ensure top management is involved and committed to the ISMS.

Establish an information security policy aligned with the organization’s objectives.

Assign roles and responsibilities for information security.

3. Risk Assessment and Treatment

Conduct a risk assessment to identify information security risks.

Evaluate risks based on the likelihood and impact of potential threats.

Develop a risk treatment plan to address identified risks.

4. Information Security Policies

Create and maintain information security policies and procedures.

Ensure policies are communicated and understood throughout the organization.

Review and update policies regularly to reflect changes.

5. Organization of Information Security

Define and communicate the organizational structure for information security.

Assign information security roles and responsibilities across the organization.

Ensure coordination among different departments and functions.

6. Human Resources Security

Implement security requirements during recruitment and onboarding processes.

Provide information security training and awareness programs for employees.

Establish procedures for managing and terminating employment.

7. Asset Management

Identify and classify information assets.

Implement controls to protect assets based on their classification.

Maintain an inventory of information assets.

8. Access Control

Implement access control policies based on business requirements.

Ensure user access is granted based on the principle of least privilege.

Regularly review user access rights and revoke unnecessary access.

9. Cryptography

Define and implement a cryptographic policy for protecting sensitive information.

Ensure proper management of cryptographic keys.

Use cryptographic controls in accordance with the organization’s risk assessment.

10. Physical and Environmental Security

Implement physical security measures to protect information processing facilities.

Control access to physical locations housing sensitive information.

Ensure environmental controls are in place to protect against natural disasters.

11. Operations Security

Establish procedures for managing and protecting information processing facilities.

Implement controls for managing changes to systems and applications.

Monitor and review operational activities for compliance with policies.

12. Communications Security

Protect information in networks and information transfer processes.

Implement controls to ensure the security of communications.

Regularly review and update communication security measures.

13. System Acquisition, Development, and Maintenance

Integrate security requirements into the system development life cycle.

Conduct security testing and validation of new systems and applications.

Maintain security throughout the lifecycle of information systems.

14. Supplier Relationships

Establish security requirements for third-party suppliers.

Conduct risk assessments for supplier relationships.

Monitor and review supplier compliance with security requirements.

15. Incident Management

Establish an incident response plan for information security incidents.

Ensure employees are trained to recognize and report incidents.

Regularly test and update the incident response plan.

16. Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity Management

Integrate information security into the business continuity management process.

Conduct regular business impact analyses to identify critical functions.

Test and review business continuity plans to ensure effectiveness.

17. Compliance

Identify applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Conduct regular compliance audits to ensure adherence to requirements.

Maintain documentation to demonstrate compliance with ISO 27001:2022.

This checklist provides a structured approach to ensure compliance with ISO 27001:2022 Annex A Controls in Information Technology organizations.