Understanding ISO 27001’s 93 Security Controls: Your Essential Guide

By |2025-08-30T13:39:31+01:00September 1st, 2025|ISO 27001 Controls|

Understanding ISO 27001's 93 Security Controls: Your Essential Guide If you've ever wondered what lies behind ISO 27001's reputation as the gold standard for information security management, the answer is largely found in Annex A. This technical appendix contains 93 specific security controls that form the backbone of any robust information security framework. Think of these controls as your organisation's security toolkit. They're organised into four main themes that cover every aspect of information security: organisational security policies, people security, physical and environmental security, and technology [...]

ISO 27001 Risk Assessment: How to Map Business Risks to Annex A Controls

By |2025-06-29T16:53:26+01:00June 30th, 2025|ISO27001 Certification, ISO27001 Implementation, Risk Assessment|

ISO 27001 Risk Assessment: How to Map Business Risks to Annex A Controls In a previous blog post, I explored whether organisations should choose scenario-based or asset-based risk management techniques when implementing ISO 27001. Today, I want to build on that discussion by examining a critical aspect that many organisations overlook: ensuring your risk register properly addresses the broader organisational risks that underpin the controls in Annex A. This isn't just about compliance box-ticking. When done correctly, your risk mapping demonstrates that you've genuinely considered the [...]

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