Auditing ISO 27001:2022 Annex A Technical Controls

Name: Auditing ISO 27001:2022 Annex A Technical Controls
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IAM, Malware, Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Development & Logging | InfoSure Ltd Audit Simulation

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Created byDr. Amar Massoud

Last updated 3/2026

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What you'll learn

Audit ISO 27001:2022 Annex A technical controls step-by-step.
Evaluate policies, evidence, and configurations against ISO requirements.
Identify security gaps and create risk-based remediation plans.
Prepare audit reports and executive briefings for certification readiness.

Course content

9 sections • 45 lectures • 4h 59m total length

Introduction10:35
Audit ISO 27001:2022 clause eight technical controls with hands-on checklists, mock audits, and a model company, covering identity and access management, endpoint security, cryptography, secure development, vulnerability management, and monitoring.
Introducing the Model Company - InfoSure Ltd2:10
Explore how Infoshare Limited implements ISO 27001:2022 controls through scenario-based audits, evaluating endpoint protection, privileged access, and encryption within a hybrid cloud and on-premise environment.

Identity and Access Management1:53
Control 8.1 – User Endpoint Devices9:09
Audit of Endpoint Device Controls at CloudiSure Inc.
Control 8.2 – Privileged Access Rights8:05
Audit of Privileged Access at TrustNet Global
Control 8.3 – Information Access Restriction8:21
Audit of Access Control Enforcement at DataSync Corp
Control 8.4 – Access to Source Code5:59
Audit of Source Code Access at DevSecure Ltd.
Control 8.5 – Secure Authentication8:46
Evaluate ISO 27001:2022 control 8.5 secure authentication across systems by enforcing strong passwords, MFA with remote and privileged access, SSO and federated identities, and comprehensive logging.
Audit of Secure Authentication at LoginBridge Inc.

Capacity, Malware, and Vulnerability Management3:05
Improve system resilience by mastering capacity management, malware protection, vulnerability remediation, and configuration integrity, using capacity forecasting, baselines, patches, and policy-driven controls.
Control 8.6 – Capacity Management8:45
Audit of System and Security Capacity Management at CloudNova Ltd.
Control 8.7 – Protection Against Malware7:16
Evaluating Malware Protection at SentinelApps Inc.
Control 8.8 – Management of Technical Vulnerabilities7:02
Evaluating Vulnerability Management at NeoServe Ltd.
Control 8.9 – Configuration Management6:59
Ensure secure configuration baselines across operating systems, applications, cloud services, and devices; align with CIS benchmarks, monitor drift, and enforce change control with Ansible, Chef, and Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
Auditing Configuration Management Practices at GreenCloud Systems

Data Lifecycle Security1:46
Explore data lifecycle security in ISO 27001:2022, detailing secure deletion, data masking, leak prevention, and robust backups with redundancy for disaster recovery and audits.
Control 8.10 – Information Deletion8:29
Evaluate and Improve Data Deletion Practices at MedData Corp
Control 8.11 – Data Masking7:59
Audit and Improve Data Masking at SmartLedger Inc.
Control 8.12 – Data Leakage Prevention8:16
Audit and Strengthen Data Leakage Prevention at MediVault Labs
Control 8.13 – Information Backup8:15
Audit and Improve Backup Resilience at MedSure Diagnostics
Control 8.14 – Redundancy of Information Processing Facilities8:22
Slide Title: Control 8.14 – Redundancy of Information Processing Facilities

Logging, Monitoring, and Utilities2:29
Control 8.15 – Logging8:03
Learn how to implement control 8.15 logging under ISO 27001:2022, generating, protecting, reviewing, and retaining logs across systems with SIEM, access controls, and immutable storage.
Audit and Improve Logging Strategy for Cliniserv HealthTech
Control 8.16 – Monitoring Activities7:07
Evaluate and Optimize Security Monitoring at Cliniserv HealthTech
Control 8.17 – Clock Synchronisation7:40
Investigate and Remediate Time Sync Gaps in Your Organization
Control 8.18 – Use of Privileged Utility Programs7:20
Audit and Secure Privileged Utility Usage in Your Environment
Control 8.19 – Installation of Software on Operational Systems7:09
Audit and Improve Software Installation Governance

Network and Cryptographic Security2:26
Control 8.20 – Network Security7:23
Audit and Strengthen Network Security Controls
Control 8.21: Security of Network Services6:44
Identify all active network services and secure them via documented security requirements and SLAs. Audit provider compliance, monitor for incidents, and enforce change control and configuration hardening under ISO 27001.
Audit and Enhance Security of Network Services
8.22 – Segregation of Networks8:10
Assess and Improve Network Segregation Strategy
Control 8.23: Web Filtering7:45
Evaluate and Strengthen Web Filtering Controls
Control 8.24: Use of Cryptography8:05
Audit and Improve Cryptographic Controls

Secure Development Practices2:38
Control 8.25 – Secure Development Life Cycle8:15
Audit and Enhance a Secure Development Lifecycle
Control 8.26 – Application Security Requirements8:36
Auditing and Enhancing Application Security Requirements
Control 8.27 – Secure Systems Architecture and Engineering Principles8:31
Reviewing Secure Systems Architecture and Engineering Practices
Control 8.28 – Secure Coding8:13
apply secure coding across the software development lifecycle to reduce vulnerabilities in source code. explore OWASP secure coding practices, language-specific standards, secure baselines, SAST, access controls, and ongoing developer training.
Auditing and Enhancing Secure Coding Practices
Control 8.29 – Security Testing in Development and Acceptance8:00
Auditing Secure Testing in the Development Pipeline
Control 8.30 – Outsourced Development8:08
Define security requirements and contracts for outsourced development, enforce secure coding, access controls, and vendor audits, and ensure SDLC alignment and IP protection.
Auditing Security in Outsourced Development Projects
Control 8.31 – Separation of Development, Test and Production Environments7:51
Auditing Environment Separation in Software Development
Control 8.32 – Change Management7:46
Auditing and Improving Change Management Controls
Control 8.33 – Test Information8:08
Audit and Secure Test Information Practices

Requirements

Basic knowledge of information security or IT systems is helpful.
Familiarity with ISO 27001) is useful.
No specialized tools needed; templates and checklists are provided.

Description

Unlock the skills to confidently audit ISO/IEC 27001:2022 technical controls.
This course provides a complete, step-by-step guide to auditing the 34 Annex A Clause 8 technical controls of ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Covering areas from endpoint security and privileged access to cryptography, network security, and secure software development, it equips you with practical tools, checklists, and methodologies to evaluate compliance and identify risks. This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.

Modern organizations face threats ranging from malware infections to misconfigured cloud systems and insecure application development. As an auditor or security professional, your role is not only to confirm compliance but also to highlight risks, evaluate evidence, and recommend improvements. This course bridges the gap between theory and practice, ensuring you can perform robust audits in real-world environments.

You’ll learn how to:

Audit user endpoints, privileged access rights, and secure authentication.
Evaluate controls for capacity, malware, vulnerability, and configuration management.
Assess data lifecycle security, including secure deletion, masking, backups, and redundancy.
Review logging, monitoring, and privileged utilities to ensure accountability.
Verify network and cryptographic security through segregation, filtering, and encryption.
Audit secure development practices, including SDLC, coding standards, outsourced development, and change management.

Each module includes practical audit checklists, real-world scenarios, and step-by-step examples using a model company (InfoSure Ltd.). You’ll also complete assignments designed to simulate real audits, culminating in a capstone project that integrates all 34 controls into one comprehensive audit exercise.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Apply structured audit methodologies to technical controls.
Collect and evaluate evidence such as policies, logs, system configs, and test results.
Identify risks, gaps, and partial compliance in information security systems.
Deliver actionable remediation roadmaps and management briefings.

Whether you are an auditor, CISO, ISMS manager, compliance professional, or IT administrator, this course provides the knowledge and tools to audit technical controls with confidence and prepare organizations for ISO 27001 certification success.

Who this course is for:

Information security auditors and IT compliance professionals.
CISOs, ISMS managers, and risk or governance specialists.
IT managers, cloud security professionals, and system administrators.
Consultants preparing organizations for ISO 27001 certification audits.

Auditing ISO 27001:2022 Annex A Technical Controls

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 13min

Identity and Access Management6 lectures • 42min

Capacity, Malware, and Vulnerability Management5 lectures • 33min

Data Lifecycle Security6 lectures • 43min

Logging, Monitoring, and Utilities6 lectures • 40min

Network and Cryptographic Security6 lectures • 41min

Secure Development Practices10 lectures • 1hr 16min

Audit-Specific Technology Protections1 lecture • 7min

Conclusion4 lectures • 4min

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