The Statement of Applicability (SoA) is a core document in the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) standard. It serves as a key summary of the organization's position regarding the security controls outlined in Annex A of the ISO 27001 standard.
Here's a more detailed overview of the Statement of Applicability:
- Purpose: The SoA is a formal declaration of which controls from Annex A of the ISO 27001 standard are applicable to an organization's ISMS, based on its risk assessment and risk treatment processes.
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Contents:
- List of Controls: The SoA includes a list of all controls from Annex A of the ISO 27001 standard.
- Applicability: For each control, the SoA specifies whether the control is applicable or not to the organization.
- Justification: The SoA provides a justification for including or excluding each control. This justification is typically based on the risk assessment, business requirements, legal and contractual obligations, and other relevant factors.
- Status: The SoA may also indicate the status of each control, such as whether it's already implemented, in progress, or planned for future implementation.
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Importance:
- The SoA is a key piece of evidence during an ISO 27001 certification audit. It demonstrates to auditors that the organization has systematically and thoughtfully determined which controls are necessary based on its specific risks and context.
- The SoA is a living document that should be regularly reviewed and updated, especially when there are significant changes to the organization's environment, business operations, or risk profile.
- Relationship with Risk Assessment: The decisions about which controls to apply (or not apply) in the SoA are directly tied to the organization's risk assessment. Controls are chosen based on their ability to treat identified risks to an acceptable level.
In essence, the Statement of Applicability provides a clear and organized overview of how an organization is addressing the security controls defined in ISO 27001. It's a critical document that showcases the organization's commitment to information security and its systematic approach to managing risks.
Secureframe helps ease this process
Secureframe automatically generates the SoA for you
To do this, you can download the SoA by going to:
1. Open ISO 27001 framework
2. Click Export
3. Check "Statement of Applicability"
4. Click Export
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