ISO 27001 requirement

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5.1 Leadership Commitment

Top management must demonstrate their commitment to establishing, implementing, and maintaining an ISMS. This includes aligning the ISMS with the organization’s strategic goals, ensuring its continual improvement, and embedding information security into the organizational culture. Leadership involvement is critical for ensuring the ISMS is seen as a priority and not just a compliance exercise.

• Brainframe allows you to treat your stakeholders as assets, meaning that you can assign properties to them, other assets, reviews,...
• In the "Task" module, they can track their progress and to-do list in a Kanban view for a clear overview of what they must do.
• Brainframe lets leaders assign and track security responsibilities, making it easy to oversee and reinforce security across departments.
• The platform supports policy approvals and automated review notifications, helping managers stay engaged and accountable for the ISMS.

5.2 Establishing an Information Security Policy

Leadership is responsible for developing and communicating an information security policy that outlines the organization’s commitment to protecting its information assets. The policy should set the direction for the ISMS and be regularly reviewed to ensure it remains relevant.

• Brainframe provides a centralized dashboasrd where you can create your information security policies from our built-in templates and customize them to your needs, or you can create them from scratch.
• You can link all the assets and documents related to a policy directly to the policy.
• It provides a distribution feature to share the policy with all staff, tracks who has read and acknowledged it, and sends reminders for regular updates.

5.3 Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities 

ISO/IEC 27001 requires that roles and responsibilities related to the ISMS are clearly defined and communicated. This ensures that everyone understands their part in maintaining information security, and that accountability is established across all levels of the organization.

• With Brainframe, you can assign roles, responsibilities, and security tasks to team members, ensuring clear accountability.
• Its task tracking feature sends notifications, so everyone knows when they have security-related actions to complete.
• Brainframe’s Kanban view helps individuals see all their responsibilities in one place, keeping them on track.

ISO 27001 requirement

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6.1 Addressing Risks and Opportunities

Organizations must identify potential risks and opportunities that could impact the Information Security Management System (ISMS). This involves conducting risk assessments to determine threats and vulnerabilities, and developing treatment plans to mitigate identified risks.

• Brainframe’s risk module allows you to record and track risks, set priorities, and assign follow-up actions.
• It provides a risk matrix to visualize and sort risks by priority, and links these actions back to business goals.
• Customizable templates make it easy to create risk assessments that align with your organization’s goals and any legal requirements.

6.2 Establishing Information Security Objectives and Planning to Achieve Them

Setting clear, measurable information security objectives aligned with the organization's strategic goals is essential. Organizations must also develop plans to achieve these objectives, ensuring continuous improvement of the ISMS.

• With Brainframe, you can define and track these goals, seeing progress on a centralized dashboard.
• Tasks related to goals can be assigned with deadlines, and you’ll get alerts for any missed steps or upcoming reviews.
• Brainframe helps teams stay focused on meeting security goals by providing clear, trackable objectives.

ISO 27001 requirement

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7.1 Resources

Organizations must allocate the necessary resources, including personnel, technology, and infrastructure, to effectively implement and maintain the ISMS. This ensures that the ISMS can operate smoothly and adapt to evolving security needs. Proper resource management is crucial for addressing risks and achieving information security objectives.

• Brainframe provides a central platform where security resources and requirements are documented and tracked, making it easy for management to see resource allocation at a glance.
• It enables teams to assign resources to specific security tasks and objectives, ensuring the right people are focused on high-priority initiatives.
• Notifications can be set up to flag when additional resources are needed or when tasks are delayed due to resource limitations.

7.2 Competence

It is essential that personnel involved in the ISMS possess the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively. This includes both technical competencies and a thorough understanding of information security policies and procedures. Regular assessments and training programs are necessary to maintain a competent workforce.

• Brainframe’s training management feature helps organizations track employee skill levels and schedule regular security training sessions.
• The platform logs completed training sessions and certifications, ensuring records are up to date.
• Managers can use Brainframe to assign skill-building tasks and monitor progress, ensuring the team remains competent in handling security responsibilities.
• You can upload evidences such as CVs, diplomas and other certificates to keep track of the competencies

7.3 Awareness

Beyond technical competence, employees must be aware of the ISMS, their specific roles within it, and the broader importance of information security. Awareness campaigns help ensure that all staff understand how their actions contribute to maintaining a secure environment.

• Brainframe makes it easy to distribute security policies, procedures as well as training video's to employees, ensuring everyone has access to the latest information.
• The platform can track acknowledgments, confirming that staff have read and understood key security policies.
• Regular reminders and notifications keep security awareness top of mind, and Brainframe’s task management tool can assign periodic refresher training.

7.4 Communication

Effective communication is critical for the ISMS, both internally and externally. Clear communication ensures that stakeholders are kept informed about information security policies, incidents, and performance, fostering transparency and trust.

• Brainframe enables centralized communication about security policies, roles, and incidents, with configurable access control to ensure sensitive information reaches only the right people.
• Notifications and alerts keep everyone informed of important updates, such as new policies or emerging threats.
• Managers can set up automatic reminders for regular communication, ensuring consistent information flow on security matters.

7.5 Documented Information

Maintaining accurate and accessible documentation is essential for demonstrating ISMS compliance and supporting continuous improvement. This includes policies, procedures, audit reports, and other records necessary for effective ISMS operation.

• Brainframe offers a document management system to organize and control all information security-related documents, including policies, procedures, and records.
• Built-in version control ensures that only the latest versions are accessible, and an audit trail tracks document changes.
• Documents can be tagged with review dates, triggering reminders for regular updates and ensuring that documentation remains current and compliant.

ISO 27001 requirement

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8.1 Operational Planning and Control

Organizations must plan, implement, and control the processes needed to meet information security requirements and achieve the intended outcomes of the ISMS. This includes establishing criteria for these processes, implementing control measures, and maintaining documented information to ensure consistent and effective operation.

• Brainframe enables you to set up and document workflows for all critical security operations, linking them to security policies and objectives.
• Tasks can be assigned to specific team members, with tracking and alerts to ensure activities stay on schedule.
• The platform’s dashboard view provides real-time status updates, helping management ensure all security activities are effectively controlled and aligned with the ISMS.

8.2 Risk Assessment

Organizations are required to perform information security risk assessments at planned intervals and when significant changes occur. This involves identifying risks, analyzing and evaluating them, and determining appropriate risk treatment options, taking into account the organization's risk appetite.

• Brainframe’s risk assessment tools allow organizations to document and prioritize risks, set control measures, and monitor mitigation progress.
• The risk matrix feature helps visualize risk levels and impact, aiding in prioritizing treatment efforts.
• Automated reminders for periodic reviews ensure that risks are regularly reassessed and updated as needed.

8.3 Risk Treatment

Following the risk assessment, organizations must determine appropriate risk treatment options, such as mitigating, transferring, accepting, or avoiding risks. This includes implementing controls to reduce risks to acceptable levels.

• Brainframe supports the entire risk treatment process, from initial risk identification to tracking mitigation actions and measuring residual risk.
• Treatment plans can be created, linked to specific risks, and assigned to responsible individuals or teams with progress tracking.
• A centralized dashboard allows management to see the status of each treatment plan, ensuring accountability and effective tracking of risk reduction efforts.

ISO 27001 requirement

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9.1 Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis, and Evaluation

Organizations are required to determine what needs to be monitored and measured, establish methods for monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation, and ensure valid results. This process helps in assessing the performance and effectiveness of the ISMS.

• Brainframe’s dashboard allows real-time monitoring of ISMS performance metrics and security objectives, providing management with a clear view of progress.
• The platform supports data tracking and analysis, enabling periodic measurement against set security KPIs and goals.
• Alerts and notifications help ensure regular evaluations, with reports that summarize ISMS performance for management reviews and audit readiness.

9.2 Internal Audit

Regular internal audits are essential to verify that the ISMS conforms to the organization's requirements and the ISO/IEC 27001 standard. Audits help identify non-conformities and opportunities for improvement.

• Brainframe allows for the scheduling and documentation of internal audits, tracking audit findings and corrective actions.
• The platform’s document management system stores audit checklists, plans, and records, making it easy to prepare for and conduct audits.
• Brainframe’s task management feature assigns follow-up actions from audit findings to relevant stakeholders, with notifications for deadlines and status updates to ensure timely resolutions.

9.3 Management Review

Top management must review the ISMS at planned intervals to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness. This review considers changes in external and internal issues, performance metrics, audit results, and opportunities for improvement.

• Brainframe provides a centralized place to document and organize information for management reviews, including performance metrics, audit findings, and risk assessments.
• The platform allows management to review trends, track ISMS updates, and assess security objectives in one dashboard, enabling more effective oversight.
• Meeting notes, decisions, and action items from management reviews can be documented and assigned for follow-up within Brainframe, ensuring accountability and follow-through on improvement actions.

ISO 27001 requirement

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10.1 Continual Improvement

Beyond addressing specific nonconformities, organizations are encouraged to proactively seek opportunities for enhancing the ISMS. This involves regularly evaluating the system's performance, staying informed about emerging threats, and adapting processes to improve information security outcomes.

• Brainframe provides tools to track ISMS improvements, allowing teams to document and monitor enhancement initiatives within the platform.
• The platform’s reporting and analytics features enable regular review of ISMS performance data, helping identify trends and areas where improvements can be made.
• Brainframe’s centralized dashboard allows management to set, track, and review improvement objectives, keeping continuous improvement efforts visible and prioritized.

10.1 Nonconformity and Corrective Actions

Organizations must establish processes to identify and address nonconformities within the ISMS. This includes determining the causes of nonconformities, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence, and reviewing the effectiveness of these actions.

• Brainframe’s task management feature allows teams to log, track, and address nonconformities by assigning corrective actions to specific team members.
• Nonconformities can be documented within Brainframe, detailing root cause analysis and actions taken, with status tracking to ensure issues are fully resolved.
• Automatic reminders and notifications help prevent delays in corrective actions, and completed actions are stored for future audit reference and continuous improvement efforts.

ISO 27001 requirement

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Annex A of ISO 27001:2022 provides a comprehensive set of controls to support the implementation of an ISMS. These controls are organized into four categories:

1. Organizational Controls: Focus on governance, policies, roles, risk management, and supplier relationships.
2. People Controls: Address training, awareness, and role-based security responsibilities.
3. Physical Controls: Ensure the physical protection of information assets and facilities.
4. Technological Controls: Cover technical measures like access control, encryption, network security, and incident response.

Organizations use Annex A as a reference to select controls based on their risk assessments, ensuring tailored security measures and regulatory compliance. The controls also support continuous improvement and audit readiness through regular monitoring and updates.

• Brainframe provides a document management system to create and store all security policies and procedures, ensuring easy access for relevant stakeholders.
• Brainframe's "Task" module allows you to translate processes into an actionable Kanban view for a better overview and process related tasks in a central place.
• You can link documents/assets to the relevant policies and procedures to keep a full overview.
• You can track the maturity of your policies and procedure in line with ISO requirements and save hours when performing an audit.
• You can define a role for your personnel to ensure they have the relevant responsibilities configured automatically when it comes to your assets.
• Easily distribute documents such as policies and procedures to the concerned staff, and notify them of actions to be performed such as completion, review, or update.