{"id":2836,"date":"2019-05-30T11:06:52","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T11:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/rwa\/gb\/?p=2836"},"modified":"2023-10-31T10:54:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T10:54:19","slug":"what-is-the-statement-of-applicability-for-iso-27001","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/rwa\/news\/what-is-the-statement-of-applicability-for-iso-27001\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the statement of applicability for ISO 27001?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When researching what you need for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/rwa\/iso-27001\/\">ISO 27001<\/a> certification, you may have stumbled upon the term \u2018statement of applicability\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Confused? Don\u2019t worry. We\u2019ve done the hard work for you &#8211; here\u2019s what the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/rwa\/iso-27001\/\">ISO 27001<\/a> statement of applicability is and why it\u2019s important.<\/p>\n<h2>What is the statement of applicability for ISO 27001?<\/h2>\n<p>The statement of applicability is part of the risk assessment and Information Security Management System (ISMS) component of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/rwa\/iso-27001\/\">ISO\/IEC 27001<\/a>. It\u2019s a framework of policies surrounding the legality, physicality, and technicality of your cyber security systems.<\/p>\n<p>Completion of the statement of applicability (SoA) is a requirement of the ISO\/IEC: a document you must develop, prepare and submit as part of your steps toward best practice regarding your data management systems.<\/p>\n<h3>What controls must you implement in the statement of applicability for ISO 27001?<\/h3>\n<p>There are no exact rules for developing your SoA as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/rwa\/iso-27001\/\">ISO 27001<\/a> recognises that details of cyber security are unique to your business\u2019 requirements. However you must include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An explanation of the elements of the security controls you\u2019ve chosen to mitigate risks, and a justification for why you\u2019ve included them. These are decided through performing a gap analysis and risk assessment in the starting stages of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/rwa\/iso-27001\/\">ISO\/IEC 27001<\/a> implementation.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019ve excluded any part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/rwa\/iso-27001\/\">ISO\/IEC 27001\u2019s<\/a> Annex A, which is a list of 114 control objectives and explanations of what they are, what they do, and why.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why is the statement of applicability for ISO 27001 important?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Your SoA is your roadmap to smooth and effective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/rwa\/iso-27001\/\">ISO 27001<\/a> implementation and operation. It\u2019s a comprehensive document that identifies and categorises elements of your information security measures by product and department as well as a host of other criteria.<\/li>\n<li>In ISO certifications, documentary evidence is crucial. Your SoA provides physical proof to your auditor that you have taken the necessary steps to achieve your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/rwa\/iso-27001\/\">ISO 27001<\/a> certification.<\/li>\n<li>Your SoA assists in the continual improvement of your digital security as it gives you a framework to be able to compare what\u2019s working and what\u2019s not. It will then give you scope in which to update.<\/li>\n<li>If a data breach occurs, the controls you put into place will be justified. Your compliance will be proven, giving you confidence in your next steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Want to know more about the statement of applicability for ISO 27001?<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for advice on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/rwa\/iso-27001\/\">ISO\/IEC 27001<\/a>, our experts are happy to answer any further questions you have. You can read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/rwa\/news\/iso-27001-for-businesses-everything-you-need-to-know\/\">frequently asked questions about the ISO 27001<\/a> or get in touch with us to learn more on how to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/rwa\/iso-27001\/\">ISO 27001<\/a> certified!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"u-TextAlignNone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/rwa\/iso-27001\/#contact-us\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-Image\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imsm.com\/rwa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/02\/ISO-27001-Get-your-free-quote.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When researching what you need for the ISO 27001 certification, you may have stumbled upon the term \u2018statement of applicability\u2019. 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