ISO/IEC 27001:2022 · Physical control
ISO 27001 Annex A 7.9: Security of assets off-premises
Quick answer
ISO 27001 Annex A 7.9 (Security of assets off-premises) is a physical control. Protect assets used outside the organisation's premises.
What auditors look for
Auditors check that 7.9 is either justified as not applicable in your Statement of Applicability or implemented and working. Typical evidence includes:
- Off-site asset rules
- Full disk encryption reports
- Lost device reports
How to implement 7.9 in practice
- Encrypt all laptops and phones
- Enable remote lock and wipe
- Train staff on travel risks
- Name an owner for 7.9, decide how often it runs and file evidence each time, so the control is audit-ready all year.
Recording 7.9 in the Statement of Applicability
List 7.9 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.