Regulatory Compliance
Demonstrate ISO 27001 Third-Party Compliance
Stay Ahead of Compliance and Risk
SecurityScorecard maps directly to ISO 27001 controls, providing continuous visibility for your ISMS. Replace manual vendor assessments with automated due diligence and real-time monitoring to satisfy Annex A supplier requirements and maintain audit-ready evidence.
Prove Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Across Your Ecosystem
- Verify that only authorized individuals can access sensitive information across your third-party ecosystem
- Protect data integrity by monitoring for unauthorized manipulation or deletion
- Ensure information availability by confirming critical systems and data remain accessible when needed
Strengthen Your Security Posture With ISO 27001 Certification
- Improve your security posture through structured risk management and a framework for continual improvement
- Simplify compliance with GDPR, NIS Directive, and other key regulations
- Demonstrate your commitment to data protection to customers, stakeholders, and partners
Map SecurityScorecard Directly to ISO 27001 Controls
- Enforce third-party information security policies with automated monitoring that aligns to 2022 control requirements
- Define and verify security requirements across all supplier contracts and agreements
- Monitor and oversee every third party continuously, including cloud providers, to maintain ongoing compliance
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Get comprehensive Regulatory Compliance supportWhat is the main focus of ISO/IEC 27001:2022?
It is the international standard for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It focuses on the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability) to ensure that data is accessible only to authorized users, protected against tampering, and available when needed.
How did the 2022 update change third-party risk requirements?
The 2022 version introduced revised Annex A controls (A.5.19 and A.5.20) that explicitly mandate more rigorous Information Security in Supplier Relationships. Organizations must now provide evidence of defined security requirements in contracts and demonstrate ongoing monitoring and oversight of all third-party services, including cloud providers.
Does ISO 27001 certification help with other regulations?
Yes. Because ISO 27001 is a comprehensive global framework, it serves as a foundation for many other mandates. Achieving certification simplifies compliance with the EU’s NIS2 Directive, GDPR, and HIPAA, as many of the security controls overlap directly.
Can SecurityScorecard help us monitor our own ISMS performance?
Absolutely. While often used for third parties, SecurityScorecard provides continuous visibility into your own security posture. This supports the Check and Act phases of the ISO 27001 Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, helping you identify and remediate internal vulnerabilities before your next certification audit.
How does the platform support Annex A supplier controls?
SecurityScorecard automates the ongoing monitoring required by control A.5.20. Instead of relying on annual spreadsheets, the platform provides real-time security ratings and alerts for your vendors, giving you the objective, documented evidence needed to prove to auditors that you are actively managing supplier risk.
