Every organization relying on essential information assets like data, knowledge, IT equipment, and more is vulnerable to security risks that require it to establish robust controls.
With Effivity's Information Security Management System software, not only can you implement various controls, but you can choose which controls you need and generate a statement of applicability.
With Effivity's Information Security Management System software, not only can you implement various controls, but you can choose which controls you need and generate a statement of applicability.
Statement of Applicability is an essential document that lists the various policies and controls applicable per the ISO 27001 standard.
The SOA captures how the different controls are implemented and includes the relevant documentation on the implementation of each control to manage information security risks. At the same time, the SOA must mention the controls that were omitted from implementation and why. A good SOA will also showcase the implementation status of the selected controls.
With Effivity's Statement of Applicability Module, organizations can quickly choose from the relevant controls applicable and generate an automated SOA for traceability and audits.
Here's how the Statement of Applicability Module helps your organization implement and manage robust information security controls-
Identify various controls for ISMS
Often, organizations struggle to identify the controls under the ISO 27001 standard, leading to security gaps.
Determine the applicability and implementation status of various information security controls
After identifying the controls, the next step is determining their relevance and applicability in your organization and monitoring the implementation status.
Often, organizations struggle to identify the controls under the ISO 27001 standard, leading to security gaps. This is simplified with the SOA Module in Effivity's software, which includes all the 93 controls for your information security system as per Annex A of the standard.
Effivity provides a description of these controls in a simple-to-understand manner with the objective of ensuring clarity about the requirements, expectations, and how to demonstrate conformity for each of the controls. We take the guesswork out of SOA development for the ISMS of your organization.
Based on your organization's information security assets and potential risks, you can identify which controls, ensuring a thorough security framework. In addition, you can access in-built detailed descriptions and guidelines for each control, which will make it easier to determine their applicability to your organization.
Determine the applicability and implementation status of various information security controls
After identifying the controls, the next step is determining their relevance and applicability in your organization and monitoring the implementation status.
Since determining their applicability per ISO 27001 standards can be challenging, Effivity provides a structured framework to assess the applicability of each control based on their specific organizational context and risk profile. As a result, the SOA Module allows you to
Demonstrate control applicability.
Track the implementation status of each control.
Access a ready-to-use SOA which can be configured easily depending on your organizational needs.
Get an overview of the applicable controls and communicate them with relevant stakeholders.
Manage access authorization to the SOA to keep it confidential.
The module ensures real-timetracking of applicable controls, eliminating confusion and ensuring compliance with the industry standards.
Link controls with risks
Another critical aspect of effective information security management is establishing the relationship between controls and risks. The Effivity module allows users to link controls with identified risks and vice versa, ensuring that all controls are justified by the risks they mitigate.
The module ensures precise mapping of information assets and linked controls, thus optimizing resource allocation and enhancing security posture. With this module, you can-
Establish and map the connections between controls and risks
List the controls included or excluded
Explain the inclusion or exclusion of each control with detailed documentation.
Edit and manage version histories for changes in controls and links.
Monitor implementation of controls & gather evidence of completion
A lack of proper monitoring may lead to lapses in control implementation, which can impact your information security processes. The SOA Module offers a comprehensive framework to ensure continuous oversight and documentation, supporting regulatory compliance.
Each control is linked with various ready-to-use policies, procedures, forms, checklists & other documented information as applicable.
Quickly customize the documented information based on the control applicability and train employees.
Establish responsibilities for monitoring of control implementation.
Gather and document evidence for control implementation activities.
Edit and update the SOA as your ISMS policies and control applicability change.
Get automated alerts and reminders to ensure the timely completion of control implementation activities.
Document the results of control implementation.
Print & share ready-to-use SOA report
Creating and sharing an SOA report manually can be time-consuming and error-prone. This module automates the process with visual reports, ensuring accuracy and saving time. You can generate a ready-to-use SOA report that can be printed or shared digitally.
What's more, users can customize the report to include specific details and formats required by auditors or stakeholders. Here's what the module can do for you-
Generate and print visual reports for stakeholders in shareable formats.
View weekly, monthly, or quarterly SOA reports.
Integrate the SOA with the rest of the system to better understand ISMS performance.
Enhance control implementation for ISMS with real-time insights.
Make data-driven decisions to enhance security posture and compliance.
Share and manage access to sensitive reports.
Effivity's Statement of Applicability module is an indispensable tool for organizations aiming to achieve and maintain ISO 27001 certification. The module easily automates the process of identifying applicable controls, creating SOA, linking controls, and monitoring implementation to enhance information security processes within the organization.
The Information Security Management System Software from Effivity is a comprehensive system that simplifies the management and administration of your information assets, security risks, control implementation, and incident management – all in one place.
