ISO/IEC 27001:2022 · Technological control
ISO 27001 Annex A 8.1: User endpoint devices
Quick answer
ISO 27001 Annex A 8.1 (User endpoint devices) is a technological control. Protect information stored on, processed by or accessible from user devices.
What auditors look for
Auditors check that 8.1 is either justified as not applicable in your Statement of Applicability or implemented and working. Typical evidence includes:
- Endpoint management enrolment reports
- Encryption and patch compliance
- Mobile device policy
How to implement 8.1 in practice
- Manage all devices centrally
- Enforce encryption, screen lock and updates
- Set rules for personal devices
- Name an owner for 8.1, decide how often it runs and file evidence each time, so the control is audit-ready all year.
Recording 8.1 in the Statement of Applicability
List 8.1 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.