ISO 27001:2022 - Key Changes and Migration Guide

What Changed in ISO 27001:2022 The 2022 revision updates the information security standard to address modern threats and align with current best practices. Organizations with existing certifications must transition by October 2025. Major Changes Annex A Restructuring: Controls reorganized from 14 to 4 categories New Controls: 11 new controls addressing cloud, threat intelligence, and data protection Updated Controls: Many existing controls revised for clarity and relevance Removed Controls: Some redundant controls eliminated New Control Categories Organizational Controls: Policies, responsibilities, threat intelligence People Controls: HR security, awareness, access management Physical Controls: Physical security, equipment protection Technological Controls: Technical security measures Migration Timeline Existing certified organizations have a three-year transition period. Plan your gap analysis and remediation activities well in advance of the deadline. Migration Steps Conduct a gap analysis against the new requirements, update your Statement of Applicability, implement any new controls, and coordinate with your certification body for the transition audit.