ISO/IEC 27001  is an international standard for creating an information security management system (ISMS). It provides a systematic approach for organisations to manage and protect their sensitive information. This standard is broken down into Clauses and Security Controls (Annex A) which every organisation that intends to be ISO 27001 compliant is required to follow. The […]

In the world of information security, there are many frameworks and countless guidelines. But among them all, one standard rules them all. Originating from the Plateau of Gorgoroth in Northwestern Mordor, it towers high above the rest, peering deep into the very hearts of organisations like the Eye of Sauron; controlling information security for all […]

ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability A central component of becoming compliant with ISO 27001 is creating a Statement of Applicability (SoA). This is a document in which a vast number of controls (defensive policies, procedures, techniques and mechanisms) are considered, and the applicability of each one is weighed up against your organisation’s risks. While a […]

A common question that comes up when implementing ISO 27001 is: Should I include security penetration testing in my Information Security Management System (ISMS) programme to comply with the ISO 27001 standard and meet auditor expectations? The answer is both yes and no — depending on how you look at it. The standard does not […]

When looking to embark on achieving ISO 27001 Compliance, every organisation should know what challenges are ahead, in order to overcome them. It doesn’t have to be that hard if you know the hurdles. Risk Crew would like to share some tips to jump the hurdles when it comes to building your Information Security Management […]

The revised version of ISO 27001 finally landed on 25 October 2022. It’s been almost 10 years since the last major update, and while the revisions may seem minor, they are in fact significant and serve to both solidify and clarify the standard. In this post, we’ll cover what changed, why the new version was […]

Documenting your information security management system (ISMS) for evidence of compliance with the ISO 27001:2022 standard can be confusing as it is not clear which documents are mandated and which are discretionary. Consequently, most of us overcompensate and produce far more paperwork than we need causing redundant and conflicting policies to confuse our stakeholders, staff […]