ISO/IEC 27001:2022 · Physical control
ISO 27001 Annex A 7.10: Storage media
Quick answer
ISO 27001 Annex A 7.10 (Storage media) is a physical control. Manage storage media through acquisition, use, transport and disposal according to classification.
What auditors look for
Auditors check that 7.10 is either justified as not applicable in your Statement of Applicability or implemented and working. Typical evidence includes:
- Media handling rules
- Encryption of removable media
- Disposal certificates
How to implement 7.10 in practice
- Restrict or block USB storage where possible
- Encrypt approved media
- Use certified destruction
- Name an owner for 7.10, decide how often it runs and file evidence each time, so the control is audit-ready all year.
Recording 7.10 in the Statement of Applicability
List 7.10 with whether it applies, the reason (usually the risks it treats or a legal or contractual requirement), its implementation status and where the evidence lives. If you exclude it, explain why none of your risks or obligations require it.