ISO 27001:2022 is an international standard for managing information security. Created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), it provides a framework to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve an Information Security Management System (ISMS). This recent update of the standard includes the latest best practices for handling modern security threats.
Annex A in ISO 27001:2022 outlines 93 specific controls, organized into 4 primary categories. These controls provide guidance on how to mitigate risks and establish best practices within an Information Security Management System (ISMS). Here’s a breakdown of these categories and their core focus areas.