ISO 27001:2022 ISMS Internal Audit Checklist
This ISO 27001:2022 ISMS internal audit checklist covers all requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, including Clauses 4-10 and all 93 Annex A controls organized across Organizational, People, Physical, and Technological themes. Designed for certified lead auditors and CISO teams to prepare for certification and surveillance audits.
- Industry: Telecommunications & IT
- Frequency: Annually
- Estimated Time: 90-120 minutes
- Role: Lead Auditor (ISO 27001) / CISO / Information Security Manager
- Total Items: 23
- Compliance: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System, ISO/IEC 27002:2022 Information Security Controls, ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems, ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Information Security Risk Management, ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management
Clause 4 - Context of the Organization
Understanding organizational context, interested parties, and ISMS scope.
- Internal and external issues relevant to ISMS documented (Clause 4.1)?
- Interested parties and their information security requirements documented (Clause 4.2)?
- ISMS scope clearly defined with boundaries and exclusions (Clause 4.3)?
- ISMS processes, interactions, and responsibilities documented (Clause 4.4)?
Clause 5 - Leadership and Commitment
Top management commitment, IS policy, and organizational roles.
- Top management demonstrates ISMS commitment (budget, direction, accountability) (Clause 5.1)?
- Information Security Policy approved by top management and communicated?
- ISMS roles and responsibilities formally assigned to named individuals (Clause 5.3)?
- CISO or Information Security Officer formally designated?
Clause 6 - Planning and Risk Assessment
Risk assessment methodology, risk register, treatment plan, and Statement of Applicability.
- Information security risk assessment methodology documented and consistently applied?
- Risk register maintained with all identified risks, owners, and treatment status?
- Risk treatment plan with selected controls documented?
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) covering all 93 Annex A controls with justification?
- Residual risk formally accepted by risk owners?
Key Annex A Control Verification
Spot-check of high-priority and new ISO 27001:2022 controls.
- Threat intelligence collection and analysis program operational (A.5.7 - NEW 2022)?
- Cloud service information security policies implemented (A.5.23 - NEW 2022)?
- ICT readiness for business continuity assessed and planned (A.5.30 - NEW 2022)?
- Data leakage prevention (DLP) controls implemented for sensitive data (A.8.12 - NEW 2022)?
- Web browsing security controls and content filtering operational (A.8.23 - NEW 2022)?
Clause 9 - Performance Evaluation
ISMS monitoring, internal audit program, and management review.
- ISMS performance metrics and KPIs tracked and reported to management (Clause 9.1)?
- Internal audit program completed covering all clauses and key controls?
- Annual management review of ISMS held with documented outputs (Clause 9.3)?
- All nonconformances from previous audit closed or in remediation?
- Audit Findings and Nonconformances
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Why Use This ISO 27001:2022 ISMS Internal Audit Checklist?
This iso 27001:2022 isms internal audit checklist helps telecommunications & it teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for lead auditor (iso 27001) / ciso / information security manager professionals, this checklist covers 23 critical inspection points across 5 sections. Recommended frequency: annually.
Ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System, ISO/IEC 27002:2022 Information Security Controls, ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems, ISO/IEC 27005:2022 Information Security Risk Management, ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ISO 27001:2022 ISMS Internal Audit Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 23 inspection items across 5 sections: Clause 4 - Context of the Organization, Clause 5 - Leadership and Commitment, Clause 6 - Planning and Risk Assessment, Key Annex A Control Verification, Clause 9 - Performance Evaluation. It is designed for telecommunications & it operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed annually. Each completion takes approximately 90-120 minutes.
Who should use this ISO 27001:2022 ISMS Internal Audit Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Lead Auditor (ISO 27001) / CISO / Information Security Manager professionals in the telecommunications & it industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.