Home / ISO 27001 Templates Store / ISO 27001:2022 Statement of Applicability Template

ISO 27001:2022 Statement of Applicability Template

Author: Stuart Barker | ISO 27001 Expert and Thought Leader

£19.97

SKU: ISMS70STATAPP Categories: ,

    The Ultimate ISO 27001:2022 Statement of Applicability (SOA) Template

    • Fully ISO 27001:2022 Compliant
    • Fully ISO 27001 Clause 6.1.3 compliant
    • Complete list of ISO 27001:2022 Annex A Controls
    • Microsoft Excel format
    • Fast to implement
    • Simple to configure

    Part of the Ultimateย ISO 27001 Toolkit and also exclusively available to buy stand-alone.

    Overview

    The ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability document is a fundamental part of your ISO 27001 implementation and certification. It is a list of the information security controls and why they do, or do not, apply to you.

    The ISO 27001:2022 update introduced many new controls.

    It is an ISO 27001 Mandatory document and required for ISO 27001 Certification.

    What is the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability?

    The ISO 27001 statement of applicability is the list of information security controls that your business has implemented. It includes a list of the controls that you have considered but have deem not applicable. It is a fundamental document of ISO 27001 certification and of the information security management system.

    You need the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability as part of your ISO 27001 certification as it is a mandatory document. It may also be requested by your clients and your customers. Without the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability you will not be able to evidence the controls that you have implemented and you will not certify to ISO 27001.

    The purpose of the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template is to clearly communicate what information security controls you have implemented to employees, clients, auditors and interested parties. It is fully populated to fast track your implementation.

    ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template Example

    The ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template Example taken directly from the template.

    ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template

    ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template FAQ

    Who should use the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template?

    Anyone that wants to save time and money and have a pre populated ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability that fully meets the requirements of the ISO 27001 standard, contains all the updated and required controls, and is ready to go.

    What format is the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template in?

    The ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template is in Microsoft Excel format.

    What version of the ISO 27001 standard does the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template support?

    The Statement of Applicability fully supports ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013.

    How complete is the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template?

    It is 100% complete. It just requires a fast rebrand, checking and some minor additions that are clearly sign posted and marked

    How long will it take me to implement the Statement of Applicability Template?

    We estimate that on average about 15 minutes.

    What is the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability?

    The ISO 27001 statement of applicability is the list of information security controls that your business has implemented. It includes a list of the controls that you have considered but have deem not applicable. It is a fundamental document of ISO 27001 certification and of the information security management system.

    What is the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template?

    The ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template is an Excel spreadsheet that has been created to fully meet the requirements of ISO 27001 for your ISO 27001 certification. Fully populated and ready to go it is designed to save you time and fast track your implementation.

    Why do I need the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template?

    You need the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability as part of your ISO 27001 certification as it is a mandatory document. It may also be requested by your clients and your customers. Without the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability you will not be able to evidence the controls that you have implemented and you will not certify to ISO 27001

    What is the purpose of the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template?

    The purpose of the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template is to clearly communicate what information security controls you have implemented to employees, clients, auditors and interested parties. It is fully populated to fast track your implementation.

    What are the benefits of using the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template?

    The benefits of using the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template are: Save time: the template is already fully populated with all the up to date, required controls and ready to go Meet the requirements of the standard: the template is mapped directly to the requirements of the ISO 27001:2022 standard Save money: you will not have to pay consultants to research and write the SOA for you

    What clause of ISO 27001 does the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template Meet?

    The ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template meets the requirements of ISO 27001 Clause 6.1.3 Information Security Risk Treatment

    What is the cost of the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template?

    The cost of the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template is ยฃ49.97. The price can vary depending on currency exchange rates and the running of promotions and offers.

    What does the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template cover?

    The ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template covers: – The complete list of ISO 27001:2022 Annex A Controls – Justification for inclusion – Justification for inclusion – Applicability – Review Date

    Where can I learn more about the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability?

    The ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability: The Ultimate Guide is the complete guide to the ISO 27001 Statement Of Applicability and includes everything you need to know.

    How quickly will I get the Statement of Applicability Template? What is the turnaround?

    You get the Statement of Applicability immediately on successful payment.

    What support do you offer?

    We offer a free 30 minutes, 1 to 1 consultation as well as a free weekly ISO 27001 Q and A call and the unique ability to purchase consulting by the hour.

    Will the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template work in America / Australia / Europe / UK โ€ฆ. other?

    Yes. The ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template supports the International Standard for Information Security. It is being used successfully right now across the globe.

    Why are there 2 versions of the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability?

    The ISO 27001 statement of applicability is the list of information security controls contained within ISO 27002. ISO 27002 is an annex to ISO 27001 and a requirement of ISO 27001. That list of controls changed in 2022. Certification bodies should be checked before going for certification to agree which version of the controls you will be assessed against. You have both versions in the template to cover both scenarios and to allow for future planning.

    Will I need to hire consultants to use the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template?

    No. The ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template is designed to be easy to implement and easy to configure. It comes with an easy to follow step by step guide. You are provided with a free hour of training if you need it.

    Is the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template the only ISO 27001 template I need?

    It depends what you are trying to achieve. We have made it available as a single document as some people just require the SOA but for ISO 27001 certification you will require the complete Information Security Management System (ISMS) and the Ultimate ISO 27001 Toolkit.

    What is the best ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template?

    The best ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template will depend on your needs and requirements but we would recommend the High Table ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template. Review the templates for what they offer, view the samples and choose based on your need and budget.

    About the author

    Stuart Barker is an information security practitioner of over 30 years. He holds an MSc in Software and Systems Security and an undergraduate degree in Software Engineering. He is an ISO 27001 expert and thought leader holding both ISO 27001 Lead Implementer and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor qualifications. In 2010 he started his first cyber security consulting business that he sold in 2018. He worked for over a decade for GE, leading a data governance team across Europe and since then has gone on to deliver hundreds of client engagements and audits.

    He regularly mentors and trains professionals on information security and runs a successfulย ISO 27001 YouTube channelย where he shows people how they can implement ISO 27001 themselves. He is passionate that knowledge should not be hoarded and brought to market the first of its kind onlineย ISO 27001 storeย for all the tools and templates people need when they want to do it themselves.

    In his personal life he is an active and a hobbyist kickboxer.

    His specialisms areย ISO 27001ย and SOC 2 and his niche is start up and early stage business.