ISO 27001 Annex A 5.2 is about setting clear rules for who does what to keep data safe. This means giving everyone a job and a duty for information security. It helps to make sure that the right tasks are done by the right people.
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What is ISO 27001 Annex A 5.2?
The latest version of the ISO 27001 standard is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (published in October 2022).
In the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Standard the control is titled “Roles and Responsibilities”.
What is the ISO 27001 Annex A 5.2 control objective?
The formal definition and control objective in the standard is: “Information security roles and responsibilities should be defined and allocated according to the organisation needs.“
What is the purpose of ISO 27001 Annex A 5.2?
The purpose of ISO 27001 Annex A 5.2 is “To ensure that a defined, approved and understood structure is in place for the implementation and operation of the information security management system.“
Is ISO 27001 Annex A 5.2 Mandatory?
ISO 27001 Annex A control 5.2 (Roles and Responsibilities in the 2022 standard) is not automatically mandatory in the same way the clauses in the main body of the standard (clauses 4 through 10) are.
The mandatory part of the standard requires you to consider ISO 27001 Annex A 5.2 and all other Annex A controls, but you have the flexibility to exclude it if it is not applicable to your organisation’s specific risks and context.
Key Parts of the Rule
You must give everyone a clear job for keeping information safe. This is not just for one person. It is for everyone in the company. Here are the steps you can take:
- Make a List: Write a list of all jobs and duties for keeping information safe.
- Tell Everyone: Tell all staff members what their duties are. They should know what to do and what not to do.
- Get It in Writing: Write down the jobs and duties in a document. This helps everyone remember their part.
What an Auditor Will Check
An auditor will want to see proof that you are following these rules. They will look for:
- That you have a document that lists all jobs and duties.
- They will talk to staff to make sure people know their roles. T
- hey will also look at job papers and job lists to see that the rules are being followed.
