ISO/IEC 27001:2022 · Physical control
ISO 27001 Annex A 7.6: Working in secure areas
Quick answer
ISO 27001 Annex A 7.6 (Working in secure areas) is a physical control. Set and apply rules for working in secure areas.
What auditors look for
Auditors check that 7.6 is either justified as not applicable in your Statement of Applicability or implemented and working. Typical evidence includes:
- Secure area rules
- Access records
- Supervision arrangements for third parties
How to implement 7.6 in practice
- Limit recording devices where needed
- Supervise contractors
- Keep rules posted at the entrance
- Name an owner for 7.6, decide how often it runs and file evidence each time, so the control is audit-ready all year.
Recording 7.6 in the Statement of Applicability
List 7.6 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.