Do not implement all 93 controls at once. Use the standard’s own guidance: focus on controls that mitigate your top 10 risks as identified in a proper risk assessment (ISO 31000).
Having the full PDF allows you to cross-walk security standards. Here is how 27002 compares: iso iec 27002 pdf download full
| Framework | Best Used For | Relationship to 27002 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | NIST SP 800-53 | US federal agencies, critical infrastructure | 27002 is more concise (93 vs. ~1,200 controls). Many overlap. | | CIS Controls v8 | SMEs needing prioritized action | 27002 provides deeper narrative guidance. | | COBIT 2019 | IT governance and audit | COBIT focuses on "what" to measure; 27002 on "how" to implement. | | PCI DSS v4.0 | Credit card data security | 27002 covers PCI DSS requirements plus more (e.g., HR, physical). | Do not implement all 93 controls at once
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