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ISO 27001 Incident Management and Business Continuity Audit Checklist

A specialized audit checklist for evaluating an organization's incident management and business continuity practices in compliance with ISO 27001 requirements.

ISO 27001 Incident Management and Business Continuity Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

The ISO 27001 Incident Management and Business Continuity Audit Checklist is a vital tool for organizations striving to maintain robust information security practices and operational resilience. This checklist focuses on evaluating an organization's preparedness for handling security incidents and ensuring business continuity in line with ISO 27001 standards. By systematically assessing incident response procedures, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity strategies, organizations can enhance their ability to detect, respond to, and recover from security breaches and disruptions. This comprehensive checklist aids in identifying gaps in incident management processes, improving response times, and ensuring that critical business functions can continue during and after adverse events.

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Industry

Information Technology

Standard

ISO/IEC 27001 - Information Security Management

Workspaces

Secure Facilities
Emergency Operations Centers
Disaster Recovery Sites

Occupations

Incident Response Manager
Business Continuity Planner
Information Security Officer
IT Disaster Recovery Specialist
Risk Management Consultant
1
Is there a documented incident response plan that is regularly reviewed?
2
Describe the mechanism in place for reporting incidents.
3
What is the average response time for incidents?
Min: 0
Target: 30
Max: 120
4
Is there regular training on business continuity for staff?
5
Has the crisis management plan been tested in the last year?
6
Are all incidents documented accurately and timely?
7
Is a root cause analysis conducted for all significant incidents?
8
What is the average number of incidents reported per month?
Min: 0
Target: 5
Max: 100
9
How often is the business impact analysis updated?
10
When was the last review of incident management processes conducted?
11
Has the incident response team received training in the last six months?
12
Provide details on how lessons learned from incidents are documented and shared.
13
What percentage of incidents are closed within the agreed timeline?
Min: 0
Target: 90
Max: 100
14
When was the last review of the business continuity plan conducted?
15
How often are incident response tests conducted?
16
Is there a formal procedure for notifying stakeholders of incidents?
17
Was a post-incident review conducted for the last major incident?
18
What is the average time taken to recover from incidents?
Min: 0
Target: 60
Max: 300
19
What strategies are in place to mitigate risks identified during incidents?
20
When was the last training session on incident management held?
21
Are multiple channels available for reporting incidents?
22
Summarize the key points of the incident management policy.
23
What is the average time taken to detect incidents?
Min: 0
Target: 15
Max: 120
24
When is the next scheduled training for incident management personnel?
25
Is technology leveraged in managing incidents effectively?

FAQs

This checklist mainly covers Sections A.16 (Information Security Incident Management) and A.17 (Information Security Aspects of Business Continuity Management) of ISO 27001 Annex A.

The checklist includes items to verify the existence and effectiveness of incident classification systems, escalation procedures, and response team readiness, all of which contribute to faster incident response times.

Yes, it includes items to assess the frequency and effectiveness of business continuity plan testing, including tabletop exercises and full-scale simulations.

The checklist includes items to verify that post-incident reviews are conducted, lessons learned are documented, and improvements are implemented in the incident management process.

Yes, the checklist can be adapted to evaluate the incident management and business continuity capabilities of key vendors and service providers, ensuring they meet the organization's security standards.

Benefits of ISO 27001 Incident Management and Business Continuity Audit Checklist

Enhances organizational readiness for security incidents and disruptions

Ensures alignment with ISO 27001 incident management and business continuity requirements

Improves incident detection, response, and recovery capabilities

Helps minimize downtime and financial impact of security incidents

Facilitates continuous improvement of incident management and business continuity processes