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ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Questions 86–90 (page: 19)

Updated On: 23-Oct-2026

Scenario 8: SunDee is an American biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in California, the US. It specializes in developing novel human therapeutics, with a focus on cardiovascular diseases, oncology, bone health, and inflammation. The company has had an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001 in place for the past two years. However, it has not monitored or measured the performance and effectiveness of its ISMS and conducted management reviews regularly.
Just before the recertification audit, the company decided to conduct an internal audit. It also asked most of their staff to compile the written individual reports of the past two years for their departments. This left the Production Department with less than the optimum workforce, which decreased the company’s stock.
Tessa was SunDee’s internal auditor. With multiple reports written by 50 different employees, the internal audit process took much longer than planned, was very inconsistent, and had no qualitative measures whatsoever. Tessa concluded that SunDee must evaluate the performance of the ISMS adequately. She defined SunDee’s negligence of ISMS performance evaluation as a major nonconformity, so she wrote a nonconformity report including the description of the nonconformity, the audit findings, and recommendations. Additionally, Tessa created a new plan which would enable SunDee to resolve these issues and presented it to the top management.
According to scenario 8, Tessa created a plan for ISMS monitoring and measurement and presented it to the top management. Is this acceptable?

  1. No, Tessa should only communicate the issues found to the top management
  2. Yes, Tessa can advise the top management on improving the company’s functions
  3. No, Tessa must implement all the improvements needed for issues found during the audit

Answer(s): B



Scenario 19: OperazeIT is a software development company that develops applications for various companies worldwide. Recently, the company conducted a risk assessment in response to the evolving digital landscape and emerging information security challenges. Through rigorous testing techniques like penetration testing and code review, the company identified issues in its IT systems, including improper user permissions, misconfigured security settings, and insecure network configurations. To resolve these issues and enhance information security, OperazeIT implemented an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001.
In a collaborative effort involving the implementation team, OperazeIT thoroughly assessed its business requirements and internal and external environment, identified its key processes and activities, and identified and analyzed the interested parties to establish the preliminary scope of the ISMS. Following this, the implementation team conducted a comprehensive review of the company’s functional units, opting to include most of the company departments within the ISMS scope. Additionally, the team decided to include internal and external physical locations, both external and internal issues referred to in clause 4.1, the requirements in clause 4.2, and the interfaces and dependencies between activities performed by the company. The IT manager had a pivotal role in approving the final scope, reflecting OperazeIT’s commitment to information security.
OperazeIT’s information security team created a comprehensive information security policy that aligned with the company’s strategic direction and legal requirements, informed by risk assessment findings and business strategies. This policy, alongside specific policies detailing security issues and assigning roles and responsibilities, were communicated internally and shared with external parties. The drafting, review, and approval of these policies involved active participation from top management, ensuring a robust framework for safeguarding information across all interested parties.
As OperazeIT moved forward, the company entered the policy implementation phase, with a detailed plan encompassing security definition, role assignments, and training sessions. Lastly, the policy monitoring and maintenance phase was conducted, where monitoring mechanisms were established to ensure the company’s information security policy is enforced and all employees comply with its requirements.
To further strengthen its information security framework. OperazeIT initiated a comprehensive gap analysis as part of the ISMS implementation process. Rather than relying solely on internal assessments, OperazeIT decided to involve the services of external consultants to assess the state of its ISMS. The company collaborated with external consultants, which brought a fresh perspective and valuable insights to the gap analysis process, enabling OperazeIT to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement with a higher degree of objectivity. Lastly, OperazeIT created a committee whose mission includes ensuring the proper operation of the ISMS, overseeing the company’s risk assessment process, managing information security-related issues, recommending solutions to nonconformities, and monitoring the implementation of corrections and corrective actions.
Based on scenario 19, was there any issue with how OperazeIT determined its current ISMS state?

  1. Yes, as the ISMS state must be determined by the implementation team
  2. Yes, as it is the top management’s responsibility to determine the ISMS state
  3. No, as the ISMS state can be determined by outsourced external consultants

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

According to the scenario, OperazeIT involved external consultants in the gap analysis phase of their ISMS implementation process, which is a valid and appropriate approach. External consultants bring a fresh perspective and help identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement with more objectivity, which can be valuable in determining the current state of the ISMS.
While the internal implementation team plays a crucial role in the process, involving external experts for assessing the ISMS state is perfectly acceptable and often beneficial. Therefore, there is no issue with how OperazeIT determined its ISMS state.



Scenario 27: TradeB is a newly established commercial bank located in Europe, with a diverse clientele. It provides services that encompass retail banking, corporate banking, wealth management, and digital banking, all tailored to meet the evolving financial needs of individuals and businesses in the region. Recognizing the critical importance of information security in the modern banking landscape, TradeB has initiated the implementation of an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001. To ensure the successful implementation of the ISMS, the top management decided to contract two experts to lead and oversee the ISMS implementation project.
As a primary strategy for implementing the ISMS, the experts chose an approach that emphasizes a swift implementation of the ISMS by initially meeting the minimum requirements of ISO/IEC 27001, followed by continual improvement over time. Additionally, under the guidance of the experts, TradeB opted for a methodological framework, which serves as a structured framework and a guideline that outlines the high-level stages of the ISMS implementation, the associated activities, and the deliverables without incorporating any specific tools.
The experts analyzed the ISO/IEC 27001 controls and listed only the security controls deemed applicable to the company and its objectives. Based on this analysis, they drafted the Statement of Applicability. Afterward, they conducted a risk assessment, during which they identified assets, such as hardware, software, and networks, as well as threats and vulnerabilities, assessed potential consequences and likelihood, and determined the level of risks based on a methodical approach that involved defining and characterizing the terms and criteria used in the assessment process, categorizing them into nonnumerical levels (e.g., very low, low, moderate, high, very high). Explanatory notes were thoughtfully crafted to justify assessed values, with the primary goal of enhancing repeatability and reproducibility.
Then, they evaluated the risks based on the risk evaluation criteria where they decided to treat only the risks of the high-risk category. Additionally, they focused primarily the unauthorized use of administrator rights and system interruptions due to several hardware failures. To address these issues, they established a new version of the access control policy, implemented controls to manage and control user access, and introduced a control for ICT readiness to ensure business continuity.
Their risk assessment report indicated that if the implemented security controls reduce the risk levels to an acceptable threshold, those risks will be accepted.
Based on the scenario above, answer the following question:
Which implementation approach did TradeB initially choose to implement its information security management system (ISMS)?

  1. The systematic approach
  2. The iterative approach
  3. The systems approach

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

TradeB initially chose the systematic approach for implementing its information security management system (ISMS). This approach focuses on meeting the minimum requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 initially, followed by continual improvement over time. The approach is structured and follows specific, planned stages to ensure that the ISMS is effectively implemented and can evolve as the organization grows.



Scenario 20: Skyver manufactures electronic products, such as gaming consoles, flat-screen TVs, computers, and printers. In order to ensure information security, the company has decided to implement an information security management system (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001.
Colin, the company’s information security manager, decided to conduct a training and awareness session for the company’s staff about the information security risks and the controls implemented to mitigate them. The session covered various topics, including Skyver’s information security approaches, techniques for mitigating phishing and malware, and a dedicated segment on securing cloud infrastructure and services. This particular segment explored the shared responsibility model and concepts such as identity and access management in the cloud. Colin organized the training and awareness sessions through engaging presentations, interactive discussions, and practical demonstrations to ensure that the personnel were well-informed by security principles and practices.
One of the participants in the session was Lisa, who works in the HR Department. Although Colin explained the existing Skyver’s information security policies and procedures in an honest and fair manner, she found some of the issues being discussed too technical and did not fully understand the session. Therefore, in many cases, she would request additional help from the trainer and her colleagues. In a supportive manner, Colin suggested Lisa to consider attending the session again.
Skyver has been exploring the implementation of AI solutions to help understand customer preferences and provide personalized recommendations for electronic products. The aim was to utilize AI technologies to enhance problem-solving capabilities and provide suggestions to customers. This strategic initiative aligned with Skyver’s commitment to improving the customer experience through data-driven insights.
Additionally, Skyver looked for a flexible cloud infrastructure that allows the company to host certain services on internal and secure infrastructure and other services on external and scalable platforms that can be accessed from anywhere. This setup would enable various deployment options and enhance information security, crucial for Skyver’s electronic product development.
According to Skyver, implementing additional controls in the ISMS implementation plan has been successfully executed, and the company was ready to transition into operational mode. Skyver assigned Colin the responsibility of determining the materiality of this change within the company.
Based on the scenario above, answer the following question:
How should Colin have handled the situation with Lisa?

  1. Assign an individual the responsibility to provide Lisa with personalized explanations for her technical issues
  2. Organize separate technical training sessions exclusively for Lisa
  3. Deliver training and awareness sessions for employees with the same level of competence needs based on the activities they perform within the company

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

To ensure the training is effective, it should be tailored to the competence levels of the participants. Since Lisa works in the HR department and may not have the same level of technical expertise as other employees in the company, the training should be adjusted to suit her specific role and knowledge requirements. Grouping employees with similar competence needs and delivering training focused on their specific tasks and responsibilities will help ensure that the training is relevant and comprehensible to all participants. This approach ensures that Lisa and others with similar backgrounds can understand the material effectively, avoiding overly technical discussions that might hinder learning.



The incident management process of an organization enables them to prepare for and respond to information security incidents. In addition, the organization has procedures in place for assessing information security events. According to ISO/IEC 27001, what else must an incident management process include?

  1. Processes for using knowledge gained from information security incidents
  2. Establishment of two information security incident response teams
  3. Processes for handling information security incidents of suppliers as defined in their agreements

Answer(s): A


Reference:

https://www.iso.org/standard/27001



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