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    ISO 27001 Audit Questions for Top Management – Audit Checklist

    Leadership and Commitment


    1. How does top management demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the
    ISMS?
    • Evidence of their involvement in establishing the ISMS.
    • Regular reviews of ISMS performance.
    2. How are the ISMS policy and objectives aligned with the organization’s strategic direction?
    3. Can you explain the process for defining the scope of the ISMS?
    • Criteria used for setting the scope.
    • Boundaries considered (physical, organizational, etc.).

    Information Security Policy


    4. How was the information security policy developed, and how is it communicated within the
    organization?
    • Involvement of top management in policy formulation.
    • Methods of communication and awareness programs.

    Roles and Responsibilities


    5. What roles and responsibilities have been assigned for the ISMS, and how are they
    communicated and understood within the organization?
    • Clear assignment of ISMS responsibilities.
    • Communication channels used to inform staff about their ISMS roles.

    Resources
    6. How does top management ensure that adequate resources are available for establishing,
    implementing, maintaining, and continually improving the ISMS?

    Risk Management
    7. What is the process for conducting risk assessments and managing information security risks?
    • Involvement of top management in risk assessment and treatment decisions.

    Continual Improvement
    8. How does top management ensure continual improvement of the ISMS?
    • Review and monitoring mechanisms.
    • Use of audit findings and performance metrics to drive improvements.

    Compliance and Legal Requirements


    9. How does top management ensure that the ISMS complies with applicable legal, regulatory,
    and contractual requirements?

    Objectives and Planning


    10. How are information security objectives set and reviewed?
    • Involvement of top management in setting objectives.
    • Mechanisms for reviewing and updating objectives.

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    ISO 27001 Audit Questions for Top Management – Audit Checklist

    Monitoring and Review


    11. How does top management review the effectiveness of the ISMS?
    • Frequency and scope of management reviews.
    • Actions taken based on review outcomes.

    Incident Management
    12. What is the process for handling information security incidents, and how does top
    management ensure it is effective?
    • Reporting and response mechanisms.
    • Lessons learned and improvements made post-incident.

    External Communication
    13. How does top management ensure effective communication with external parties regarding
    information security matters?
    • Communication protocols with customers, partners, and regulators.

    Support and Culture


    14. How does top management support a culture of information security within the organization?
    • Training and awareness programs.
    • Promoting a culture of security consciousness and accountability.

    Business Continuity
    15. What measures are in place to ensure business continuity in the event of a security incident?
    • Business continuity plans related to information security.
    • Top management’s role in continuity planning and execution.

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