In this episode of The ITSM Practice Podcast, Luigi Ferri dives into Clause 8 of ISO 27001, where your Information Security Management System (ISMS) shifts from paper to practice. Discover how operational planning, risk assessments, and treatment plans come alive through evidence, control, and continuous improvement.

In this episode, we answer to:

What is the real purpose of Clause 8 in ISO 27001, and why is it essential for ISMS success?

How should risks be assessed and documented in a structured, auditable way?

What actions must be taken to treat identified security risks effectively and continuously?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

ISMS.online, article “ISO 27001 Requirement 8.1 – Operational Planning & Control”, link https://www.isms.online/iso-27001/operational-planning-control/

Stuart Barker, video “How to implement ISO 27001 Clause 8 Operation" by Stuart Barker”, link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdGYW3MPZPg

Advisera, article “Big guide to ISO 27001 clauses — How is this standard structured?”, link https://advisera.com/iso27001/clause-8-operation/

Standard ISO/IEC 27001:2022

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