Section 5 of 9 · Reference: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (incl. Amd 1:2024), Clause 4 Context of the organization, Clause 5 Leadership, Clause 6 Planning

ISO/IEC 27001 requirements (Clauses 4–6)

This is where the actual requirements begin. Clause 4 clarifies what the ISMS relates to, Clause 5 anchors it in top management, and Clause 6 makes it plannable – through risk assessment, risk treatment and measurable objectives. The risk process is the heart of the entire standard.