ISO/IEC 27001:2022 · Physical control · New in 2022
ISO 27001 Annex A 7.4: Physical security monitoring
Quick answer
ISO 27001 Annex A 7.4 (Physical security monitoring) is a physical control introduced in the 2022 edition. Continuously monitor premises for unauthorised physical access.
What auditors look for
Auditors check that 7.4 is either justified as not applicable in your Statement of Applicability or implemented and working. Typical evidence includes:
- CCTV or alarm coverage
- Monitoring and response arrangements
- Alarm and incident logs
How to implement 7.4 in practice
- Cover entrances and sensitive rooms
- Define who responds to alarms
- Respect privacy law for CCTV
- Name an owner for 7.4, decide how often it runs and file evidence each time, so the control is audit-ready all year.
Recording 7.4 in the Statement of Applicability
List 7.4 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.