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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 27001

Workspaces

Risk management offices
IT security departments
Corporate boardrooms

Occupations

Risk Manager
Information Security Officer
Compliance Analyst
IT Governance Specialist
Security Consultant

Information Security Risk Assessment

(0 / 5)

1
Provide a detailed risk treatment plan.

Describe the risk treatment plan in detail.

To outline the steps and measures for mitigating identified risks.
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2
What is the decision made regarding identified risks?

Select the treatment decision for the risks identified.

To ensure appropriate treatment is applied to identified risks.
3
List any identified vulnerabilities during the assessment.

Provide a brief description of identified vulnerabilities.

To document vulnerabilities for further analysis and remediation.
4
What is the assessed risk level on a scale from 1 to 5?

Enter risk level (1 - Very Poor to 5 - Excellent).

To quantify the risk level associated with information security.
Min: 1
Target: 3
Max: 5
5
Is the risk assessment process compliant with ISO 27001 standards?

Select compliance status.

To ensure adherence to industry standards for risk assessment.
6
How prepared is the organization to respond to identified threats?

Select the level of preparedness for threat responses.

To assess the readiness of the organization for threat response.
7
What is the estimated impact score of the identified threats?

Enter the impact score on a scale of 1 to 10.

To understand the potential impact of threats on the organization.
Min: 1
Target: 5
Max: 10
8
Identify the sources of potential threats.

List the sources that could lead to potential threats.

To recognize and document possible origins of threats.
9
How accurate was the threat identification process?

Select the accuracy level of the threat identification.

To evaluate the effectiveness of the threat identification process.
10
When was the last threat analysis conducted?

Select the date of the last threat analysis.

To track the frequency of threat analysis and ensure timely assessments.
11
Provide a detailed action plan for mitigating identified vulnerabilities.

Describe the action plan in detail.

To outline the steps needed to address and remediate vulnerabilities.
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12
How many high-risk vulnerabilities were identified?

Enter the number of high-risk vulnerabilities identified.

To quantify the number of critical vulnerabilities that require immediate attention.
Min: 0
Target: 0
13
What is the severity level of the identified vulnerabilities?

Select the severity level of the identified vulnerabilities.

To prioritize vulnerabilities based on their severity.
14
What vulnerabilities were identified during the assessment?

Provide a list of identified vulnerabilities.

To document specific vulnerabilities for mitigation planning.
15
When was the last vulnerability assessment performed?

Select the date of the last vulnerability assessment.

To ensure that vulnerability assessments are conducted regularly.
16
Provide a detailed plan for improving compliance based on review findings.

Describe the compliance improvement plan in detail.

To outline steps that will be taken to enhance compliance with ISO 27001.
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17
How many recommendations were made to improve compliance?

Enter the number of compliance improvement recommendations.

To track the number of suggestions for enhancing compliance practices.
Min: 0
Target: 0
18
List any non-compliance issues identified during the review.

Provide a brief description of non-compliance issues.

To document specific issues that need to be addressed for compliance.
19
What is the current compliance status with ISO 27001?

Select the current compliance status.

To assess the organization's adherence to information security standards.
20
When was the last compliance review conducted?

Select the date of the last compliance review.

To ensure compliance reviews are performed in a timely manner.
21
Describe the lessons learned from previous incidents and response actions.

Detail the lessons learned from past incidents.

To capture insights that can improve future incident responses.
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22
What is the average response time to incidents, in minutes?

Enter the average incident response time in minutes.

To evaluate the efficiency of the incident response process.
Min: 0
Target: 30
23
List the members of the incident response team.

Provide the names and roles of incident response team members.

To identify and document key personnel involved in incident response.
24
What is the review status of the incident response plan?

Select the review status of the incident response plan.

To assess whether the incident response plan is current and effective.
25
When was the last incident response test conducted?

Select the date of the last incident response test.

To ensure that incident response protocols are regularly tested for effectiveness.

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

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