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Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber)

The ISO/IEC 27001 Framework is the internationally recognized standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It provides a systematic approach to managing sensitive information through risk management, governance, and control implementation. At its core, ISO 27001 helps organizations protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data—whether stored, processed, or transmitted—by aligning security

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Episode 31 — A.5.17–5.18 — Authentication...

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

A.5.17 requires organizations to protect authentication information throughout its lifecycle, emphasizing creation, issuance, use, storage, and revocation. For exam purposes, distinguish between authentication factors (something you know, have, are) and the artifacts that embody them, such as passwords, tokens, private keys, and biometric templates. The control stresses proper strength, secrecy, and integrity: strong password policies, salted hashing, hardware-backed keys, secure

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Episode 30 — A.5.15–5.16 — Access control; Identity...

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

A.5.15 requires that access to information and other associated assets be limited to authorized users, processes, or devices, in accordance with business and security requirements. For the exam, focus on the principle of least privilege, segregation of duties, and policy-driven access criteria mapped to classification and risk. A.5.16 complements this with identity management, encompassing the full lifecycle of identities—human, service, and machine—including provisioning, authentication,

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Episode 29 — A.5.13–5.14 — Labelling of information;...

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

A.5.13 builds on classification by requiring that information be labelled according to handling requirements. For the exam, understand that labels may be visual (document headers/footers, watermarks), metadata (embedded tags), or technical (container tags in data platforms). Correct labelling ensures that downstream controls—encryption policies, sharing restrictions, retention rules—can act automatically. A.5.14 governs information transfer in all forms, including email, APIs, file

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Episode 28 — A.5.11–5.12 — Return of assets;...

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

A.5.11 mandates that employees, contractors, and third parties return all organizational assets upon termination or change of role. For the exam, highlight that “assets” include devices, credentials, tokens, documents, and data copies in cloud storage or personal devices. The control reduces exposure by ensuring that access and material are promptly reclaimed, logged, and sanitized. A.5.12 requires a classification scheme for information based on value, sensitivity, and legal or contractual

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Episode 27 — A.5.9–5.10 — Asset inventory; Acceptable...

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

A.5.9 requires an accurate, current inventory of information and other associated assets, including hardware, software, data sets, cloud resources, identities, and services. For exam purposes, stress that inventories must identify owners, classification, location, and lifecycle state so that risks and controls can be applied consistently. In modern environments, “asset” extends beyond physical devices to ephemeral instances, containers, SaaS applications, and machine identities. A.5.10

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Episode 26 — A.5.7–5.8 — Threat intelligence;...

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

A.5.7 introduces threat intelligence as a structured capability to collect, analyze, and share information about adversaries, techniques, vulnerabilities, and emerging risks that could affect the organization. For the exam, remember that intelligence must be actionable—timely, relevant, and validated—so it can inform risk assessments, control tuning, and incident readiness. Sources can include commercial feeds, ISAC/ISAO communities, vendor advisories, and internal telemetry; the value lies

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Episode 25 — A.5.5–5.6 — Contact with authorities;...

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

A.5.5 requires organizations to establish and maintain appropriate contact with relevant authorities, such as regulators, law enforcement, and national or sector Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs). For the exam, note that readiness includes identifying which authorities are competent by jurisdiction and topic, documenting when and how to contact them, and assigning roles authorized to initiate outreach. A.5.6 adds engagement with special interest groups—industry bodies,

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Episode 24 — A.5.3–5.4 — Segregation of duties;...

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

A.5.3 addresses segregation of duties (SoD), a foundational control that reduces fraud and error by distributing tasks and authorities among different people. For the exam, understand that SoD applies beyond finance to domains like privileged system administration, code deployment, and change approvals. Organizations must design processes so that no single individual can both initiate and approve a high-risk action, and that monitoring detects and documents any justified exceptions. A.5.4

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Episode 23 — A.5.1–5.2 — Policies for InfoSec; Roles...

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

A.5.1 requires establishing a set of information security policies that provide direction and support consistent with business objectives and relevant laws and regulations. For the exam, remember the essentials: policies must be approved by management, communicated to the organization, reviewed at planned intervals, and supported by lower-level standards and procedures. A.5.2 complements this by requiring clear definition of information security roles and responsibilities, ensuring

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Episode 22 — Clause 9.3 + 10 — Management review;...

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

Clause 9.3 requires top management to conduct reviews at planned intervals to ensure the ISMS remains suitable, adequate, and effective. For exam purposes, recognize the mandatory inputs: changes in internal and external issues, feedback from interested parties, performance metrics, audit results, risk and opportunity status, resource adequacy, and improvement opportunities. Clause 10 then defines how organizations react to nonconformities and drive continual improvement, emphasizing

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Episode 21 — Clause 9.2 — Internal audit

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

Clause 9.2 establishes the internal audit as a formal, independent check on ISMS conformity and effectiveness. For the exam, remember that audits must be planned, implemented, and maintained with defined criteria, scope, frequency, and methods, and auditors must be objective and impartial. The purpose is not only to find nonconformities but to evaluate whether processes are producing intended outcomes and whether the management system aligns with ISO 27001 requirements and the

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Episode 20 — Clause 9.1 — Monitoring, measurement,...

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

Clause 9.1 requires organizations to determine what needs to be monitored and measured, the methods, the timing, the responsibility, and how results are analyzed and evaluated. For the exam, candidates should connect this clause to objectives in Clause 6.2 and to operational control in Clause 8.1: metrics prove whether planned activities achieve intended results. The standard expects defined indicators, valid measurement techniques, and reliable data sources, along with criteria for

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Episode 19 — Clause 8.2 + 8.3 — Risk assessment &...

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

Clauses 8.2 and 8.3 require conducting risk assessments at planned intervals and implementing risk treatment plans—bringing the methodology from Clause 6.1.2 and the planning from Clause 6.1.3 into the operational cadence. For the exam, understand that risks must be reassessed when significant changes occur, not just annually, and that treatment outcomes must be verified for effectiveness. These clauses close the loop by ensuring that identified risks continue to reflect current threats,

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Episode 18 — Clause 8.1 — Operational planning and...

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

Clause 8.1 translates strategy into execution by requiring the organization to plan, implement, and control the processes needed to meet ISMS requirements, including criteria for processes and acceptance of outputs. For exam purposes, emphasize that operational controls must be consistent with earlier planning in Clause 6 and with documented information in Clause 7.5. This is where risk treatment actions become daily routines, supported by defined criteria, competent personnel, and managed

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Episode 17 — Clause 7.5 — Documented information

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

Clause 7.5 sets requirements for creating, updating, and controlling documented information necessary for the ISMS. The standard distinguishes between documents (living instructions and descriptions) and records (evidence of activities performed). For the exam, remember the must-haves: identification and description, format and media, review and approval for suitability, and control of distribution, access, retrieval, storage, retention, and disposition. Document control underpins

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Episode 16 — Clause 7.3 + 7.4 — Awareness; Communication

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

Clause 7.3 requires organizations to ensure that people doing work under their control are aware of the information security policy, their contribution to ISMS effectiveness, and the implications of nonconformance. For the exam, focus on the difference between awareness and training: awareness is the sustained understanding of expectations, while training builds specific skills. Clause 7.4 complements this by requiring planned, consistent communication—what is communicated, when, by whom,

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Episode 15 — Clause 7.1 + 7.2 — Resources; Competence

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

Clauses 7.1 and 7.2 emphasize the human and material foundation of the ISMS—adequate resources and competent personnel. Clause 7.1 ensures that sufficient financial, technological, and staffing resources are available to maintain effective security operations. Clause 7.2 extends this by mandating that individuals performing ISMS tasks are competent based on education, training, or experience. For exam purposes, candidates must understand how competence requirements tie to role definitions

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Episode 14 — Clause 6.3 — Planning of changes

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

Clause 6.3 requires organizations to plan ISMS-related changes systematically to avoid unintended consequences. Changes may involve personnel, processes, systems, or policies, and poor management of them can introduce new vulnerabilities. For the exam, candidates should know that the standard expects risk-based evaluation of any proposed change, ensuring that security, resource, and timing impacts are considered before implementation. Planning changes is part of maintaining ISMS integrity

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Episode 13 — Clause 6.2 — Objectives & planning to...

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

Clause 6.2 focuses on establishing measurable information security objectives consistent with the organization’s policy, risks, and opportunities. These objectives operationalize intent into specific, trackable outcomes that demonstrate ISMS effectiveness. Exam candidates must understand that objectives must be documented, communicated, and updated as conditions change. They must include defined targets, responsible owners, timelines, and methods for evaluation. The clause reinforces the

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Episode 12 — Clause 6.1.3 — Risk treatment planning

Framework - ISO 27001 (Cyber) ·

2025/10/14

Clause 6.1.3 outlines the requirements for developing and maintaining a risk treatment plan, which defines how identified risks will be managed. Organizations must decide whether to mitigate, transfer, avoid, or accept each risk, ensuring these decisions are documented and approved. For exam readiness, candidates must remember that ISO 27001 links risk treatment directly to the Statement of Applicability, where selected controls from Annex A are justified. The plan becomes the operational

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