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ISO/IEC 27001 Statement of Applicability Template (Word)

List each Annex A control with whether it applies, why, how it is implemented and the evidence.

Free · CORAA original — SA-aligned
Updated 17 Oct 2026
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ISO/IEC 27001 Statement of Applicability — ___

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The Statement of Applicability lists the information security controls you considered, says whether each is applicable and implemented, and gives the reason for including or excluding it. List every control from Annex A of the current edition of ISO/IEC 27001 in the table below, grouped by its theme, and add any control you take from elsewhere. Read the current edition for the exact control list; the standard is a paid document.

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What is a Statement of Applicability?
A document that lists the controls you considered for your information security management system, says whether each applies and is implemented, and gives the reason for each decision.
Do I need to list every Annex A control?
Yes, you should address each control in the current edition and justify any exclusion. Read the current standard for the exact list.
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