ISMS Internal Audit Finding/Observation Tem

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Introduction

Internal audits are deemed necessary for ISMSs according to ISO/IEC 27001. Their main purpose is to identify any non such as employees ignoring internal information security policies, procedures or guidelines, failing to fulfil their obligation way failing to uphold adequate information security. A further purpose is to identify opportunities for improving the ISMS The template provided in this Excel file is simply a table for recording the results of internal audits on the ISMS.

Before using the template, you are advised to check that it meets the requirements of your ISMS internal audit procedur It may well need customising, for example changing column headings, adding futher usage notes etc.

Copyright

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main purpose is to identify any non-compliance with the standard, delines, failing to fulfil their obligations under the law, or in some other opportunities for improving the ISMS.

nternal audits on the ISMS.

of your ISMS internal audit procedures which should be documented. usage notes etc.

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Audit Date

Sl.No

Description of Finding/Observation

Process/Department

Category of Finding

ISO 27001 Clause

Audited By

Root Cause Analysis

Corrective Action

Deadline for the Corrective Action

Verified By

Closing Date

The columns are largely self explanatory but in case no

Description of Finding/Observation

Describe the findings in sufficient detail, referencing any accompany Process or Department where the audit is conducted

Process/Department Category of Findings ISO/IEC 27001 Clause Root Cause Analysis Corrective Action

Here the category can be specified for example: Major/Minor NonC The relevant clause against which compliance is being audited A detailed analysis on the cause of the nonconformity The action taken to correct the nonconformity

self explanatory but in case not, here are some hints:

detail, referencing any accompanying evidence (e.g. copies of procedures, interview notes, photos etc . audit is conducted

d for example: Major/Minor NonConformity, Observation etc.

compliance is being audited

f the nonconformity

nconformity