Auditing ISO 27001:2022 – Physical Controls Step by Step

Physical security is often overlooked in the digital age, yet it remains a critical component of a robust information security management system (ISMS). Breaches caused by poor site access controls, unprotected equipment, or environmental hazards can undermine even the most advanced cyber defenses. This course, Auditing ISO 27001:2022 – Physical Controls Step by Step, provides a practical, methodical approach to assessing and verifying compliance with Clause 7 (Annex A Physical Controls) of ISO/IEC 27001:2022.

Whether you are an ISO 27001 internal auditor, lead auditor, security manager, compliance officer, or facilities professional, you will gain the skills to evaluate secure facilities, equipment protection, and environmental safeguards with confidence.

Through a mix of detailed explanations, real-world examples, audit checklists, and case studies, you will learn to:

• Identify and assess risks related to physical entry points, secure areas, and environmental factors.

• Verify compliance with controls covering site access, equipment siting, cabling security, utility protection, and secure disposal of assets.

• Conduct effective facility walkthroughs, interviews, and document reviews.

• Recognize common red flags and nonconformities in physical security.

• Write clear, actionable audit reports that drive improvements.

The course covers every physical control from 7.1 Physical Security Perimeter to 7.14 Secure Disposal or Reuse of Equipment, offering practical audit strategies for each. You will also learn how to prepare and use floor plans, physical security checklists, and evidence logs to make your audits more systematic and defensible.

A dedicated case study on a breach caused by an insecure server room highlights the consequences of weak physical controls and provides lessons for prevention. You will also explore physical audit tools and templates you can adapt for your own organization or clients.

By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently plan, conduct, and report on ISO 27001:2022 physical control audits, ensuring that your organization or clients have the facility, equipment, and environmental security measures needed to protect their information assets.

No advanced technical background is required—just a willingness to learn and apply structured audit techniques to real-world physical environments.