What is the ISO 27001 Roles and Responsibilities Template?
Clear governance is essential for every Information Security Management System (ISMS). The ISO 27001 Roles and Responsibilities Template provides a complete, structured framework that defines who is responsible for security across every level of your business.
This template directly satisfies the requirements of ISO 27001:2022 Annex A Control 5.2 (Information Security Roles and Responsibilities) and Clause 5.3 (Organisational Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities). It clearly communicates duties to staff, leadership, and external auditors. You can use it as a standalone document or deploy it alongside our complete ISO 27001 Toolkit.
What Does This Roles and Responsibilities Template Include?
- Core Document Template: Editable Word template pre-populated with standard security roles from Executive Leadership to Information Asset Owners.
- Basic Accountability Matrix: A quick-reference table mapping key operational security tasks to role titles.
- Full ISO 27001 RASIC Matrix: Detailed Responsible, Accountable, Supporting, Informed, and Consulted grid covering all management system processes.
- Implementation Guidance: Plain-English instructions on how to assign named individuals and tailor roles to your business size.
Template Structure and Roles Covered
The template covers all key ISMS governance functions, including:
- Senior Management and CEO Leadership
- Information Security Manager / Lead
- Management Review Team
- Third-Party & Supplier Relationship Owners
- Business Continuity and Incident Response Leads
- Information and Data Asset Owners
- General Employee Security Responsibilities
ISO 27001 Information Security Roles and Responsibilities Template Example

Frequently Asked Questions
The main template is delivered as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) document, accompanied by Excel-compatible matrix worksheets.
Yes. It satisfies ISO 27001:2022 Annex A Control 5.2 and Clause 5.3, and remains backwards compatible with ISO 27001:2013.
Most small businesses allocate their named roles and adapt the matrices in under one hour.
No. The template provides clear descriptions for every role so you can easily assign existing staff members without specialist advice.
Yes. It is available as a standalone purchase and is also included in the ISO 27001 Small Business Toolkit and Policy Template Bundle.























