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ISO 27001 Risk Assessment and Treatment Audit Checklist

A specialized audit checklist for evaluating an organization's information security risk assessment and treatment practices in compliance with ISO 27001 requirements.

ISO 27001 Risk Assessment and Treatment Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

The ISO 27001 Risk Assessment and Treatment Audit Checklist is a vital tool for organizations seeking to implement and maintain an effective information security risk management process. This checklist focuses on evaluating an organization's practices related to identifying, analyzing, evaluating, and treating information security risks in alignment with ISO 27001 standards. By systematically assessing risk assessment methodologies, risk treatment plans, risk acceptance criteria, and ongoing risk monitoring processes, organizations can significantly enhance their ability to protect against threats, reduce vulnerabilities, and make informed decisions about risk mitigation. This comprehensive checklist aids in identifying gaps in risk management processes, improving risk treatment strategies, and ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 requirements for information security risk management.

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Industry

Information Technology

Standard

ISO/IEC 27001 - Information Security Management

Workspaces

Risk management offices
IT security departments
Office Buildings

Occupations

Risk Manager
Information Security Officer
Compliance Analyst
IT Governance Specialist
Security Consultant
1
Is the risk assessment process compliant with ISO 27001 standards?
2
What is the assessed risk level on a scale from 1 to 5?
Min: 1
Target: 3
Max: 5
3
List any identified vulnerabilities during the assessment.
4
What is the decision made regarding identified risks?
5
Provide a detailed risk treatment plan.
6
When was the last threat analysis conducted?
7
How accurate was the threat identification process?
8
Identify the sources of potential threats.
9
What is the estimated impact score of the identified threats?
Min: 1
Target: 5
Max: 10
10
How prepared is the organization to respond to identified threats?
11
When was the last vulnerability assessment performed?
12
What vulnerabilities were identified during the assessment?
13
What is the severity level of the identified vulnerabilities?
14
How many high-risk vulnerabilities were identified?
Min: 0
Target: 0
15
Provide a detailed action plan for mitigating identified vulnerabilities.
16
When was the last compliance review conducted?
17
What is the current compliance status with ISO 27001?
18
List any non-compliance issues identified during the review.
19
How many recommendations were made to improve compliance?
Min: 0
Target: 0
20
Provide a detailed plan for improving compliance based on review findings.
21
When was the last incident response test conducted?
22
What is the review status of the incident response plan?
23
List the members of the incident response team.
24
What is the average response time to incidents, in minutes?
Min: 0
Target: 30
25
Describe the lessons learned from previous incidents and response actions.

FAQs

This checklist primarily covers Clause 6 (Planning) and Clause 8 (Operation) of ISO 27001, focusing on risk assessment and risk treatment processes.

The checklist includes items to verify that the organization has established and is following a systematic approach to risk identification, analysis, and evaluation, including the use of appropriate risk criteria.

Yes, it includes items to assess how the organization selects and implements risk treatment options, such as risk modification, risk sharing, risk avoidance, or risk retention.

It includes items to evaluate the completeness and accuracy of risk assessment documentation, including risk registers, risk treatment plans, and statements of applicability.

Yes, the checklist includes items to verify processes for continuous monitoring and review of risks, including the reassessment of risks in light of organizational changes or emerging threats.

Benefits of ISO 27001 Risk Assessment and Treatment Audit Checklist

Enhances overall information security risk management

Ensures compliance with ISO 27001 risk assessment and treatment requirements

Improves identification and prioritization of information security risks

Supports informed decision-making in risk mitigation strategies

Facilitates continuous improvement of the organization's risk posture