What is ISO 27001? The Standard for Information Security | UpGuard

This report provides a concise overview of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, explaining the ISMS framework (PDCA), the restructured Annex A (93 controls across organizational, people, physical, and technological domains), the five-phase certification journey (scoping, risk assessment, implementation, internal audit, external audit), industry-specific benefits/challenges, and how UpGuard’s tools support risk mapping, continuous monitoring, and evidence collection to streamline compliance and supplier risk management.