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ISO 27001 Information Asset Management and Data Classification Audit Checklist

A specialized audit checklist for evaluating an organization's information asset management and data classification practices in compliance with ISO 27001 requirements.

ISO 27001 Information Asset Management and Data Classification Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

The ISO 27001 Information Asset Management and Data Classification Audit Checklist is an essential tool for organizations seeking to implement robust information security practices. This checklist focuses on evaluating an organization's processes for identifying, classifying, and protecting information assets in accordance with ISO 27001 standards. By systematically assessing asset inventory procedures, data classification schemes, and information handling practices, organizations can enhance their ability to safeguard sensitive data, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical information. This comprehensive checklist aids in identifying gaps in asset management processes, improving data protection measures, and ensuring that information assets are appropriately valued and secured throughout their lifecycle.

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Industry

Information Technology

Standard

ISO/IEC 27001 - Information Security Management

Workspaces

Records management facilities
Data Centers
IT Infrastructure

Occupations

Information Asset Manager
Data Protection Officer
IT Asset Management Specialist
Information Security Analyst
Compliance Manager
1
Is there an up-to-date inventory of all information assets?
2
What methodology is used for data classification?
3
How many distinct data classes are defined?
Min: 1
Target: 3
Max: 10
4
Are access controls implemented based on data classification?
5
Is there documentation for the ownership of each information asset?
6
Was the information security policy reviewed in the last year?
7
How many security incidents were reported in the last year?
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 100
8
What is the process for handling security incidents?
9
Are employees trained on security awareness?
10
How does the organization ensure compliance with relevant regulations?
11
Is sensitive data encrypted at rest and in transit?
12
What is the organization's data retention policy?
13
What is the average response time for data breach incidents?
Min: 0
Target: 24
Max: 72
14
Is there a policy in place for third-party access to data?
15
How are user access rights to data determined and managed?
16
Is there a clear mechanism for reporting security incidents?
17
Who is part of the incident response team?
18
What is the average time taken to resolve security incidents?
Min: 1
Target: 48
Max: 168
19
Is there a process for conducting post-incident reviews?
20
How are lessons learned from incidents documented and shared?
21
Is there a regular review of firewall configurations?
22
How many vulnerability scans have been conducted in the last year?
Min: 1
Target: 4
Max: 12
23
What is the process for managing security patches?
24
Is network segmentation implemented to protect sensitive data?
25
How does the organization respond to network security incidents?

FAQs

This checklist primarily covers Section A.8 (Asset Management) of ISO 27001 Annex A, including asset inventory, ownership, acceptable use, and information classification.

The checklist includes items to verify the existence and effectiveness of data classification schemes, labeling procedures, and handling guidelines for different sensitivity levels of information.

Yes, the checklist covers management practices for both physical assets (e.g., hardware, documents) and digital assets (e.g., software, databases, intellectual property).

It includes items to verify that all information assets have designated owners responsible for their security, and that ownership is regularly reviewed and updated.

Yes, it includes items to assess the security of asset disposal processes, ensuring that sensitive information is securely destroyed or sanitized when assets reach the end of their lifecycle.

Benefits of ISO 27001 Information Asset Management and Data Classification Audit Checklist

Ensures comprehensive identification and protection of information assets

Facilitates compliance with ISO 27001 asset management requirements

Improves data classification and handling practices

Enhances overall information security posture

Supports risk management and regulatory compliance efforts