ISO/IEC 27001:2022 · Physical control
ISO 27001 Annex A 7.2: Physical entry
Quick answer
ISO 27001 Annex A 7.2 (Physical entry) is a physical control. Protect secure areas with entry controls and access points.
What auditors look for
Auditors check that 7.2 is either justified as not applicable in your Statement of Applicability or implemented and working. Typical evidence includes:
- Badge or key access lists
- Visitor logs
- Access reviews for secure areas
How to implement 7.2 in practice
- Review physical access like logical access
- Escort visitors in secure areas
- Remove leaver badges on the last day
- Name an owner for 7.2, decide how often it runs and file evidence each time, so the control is audit-ready all year.
Recording 7.2 in the Statement of Applicability
List 7.2 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.