After establishing your information security policies (Annex A 5.1), the next step in the ISO 27001:2022 framework is Annex A Control 5.2 – Information Security Roles and Responsibilities. This control ensures that everyone within your organisation understands their part in protecting information assets.
If your organisation is working towards ISO 27001:2022 certification, one of the first things you’ll encounter is Annex A Control 5.1 – Policies for Information Security. This control forms the foundation of an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS) and sets the tone for how information security is managed across your business. What Does Annex A 5.1 Require? Control 5.1 states: “A set of information security policies shall be defined, approved by management,