ISO 27001 penetration testing for Annex A 8.8 and 8.29.

Where a penetration test fits ISO 27001

The ISO 27001:2022 Annex A control 8.8, management of technical vulnerabilities, expects you to identify and address vulnerabilities in your information systems. Control 8.29 expects security testing during development and acceptance.

A penetration test produces direct evidence for both, and supports the risk treatment decisions documented in your Statement of Applicability.

What you receive

• Manual penetration testing of the systems within your ISMS scope.
• A CVSS-scored report with proof of concept and remediation guidance.
• Mapping of findings to the relevant Annex A controls.
• A free retest of every finding for 90 days to support continual improvement.

Supports certification and surveillance

Whether you are pursuing initial certification or maintaining it through surveillance audits, regular penetration testing demonstrates the ongoing technical vulnerability management ISO 27001 expects.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ISO 27001 require a penetration test?

ISO 27001 does not mandate a penetration test by name, but Annex A controls 8.8 and 8.29 expect technical vulnerability management and security testing. Penetration testing is the standard way organizations and auditors satisfy that expectation.

Which Annex A controls does this address?

Primarily 8.8, management of technical vulnerabilities, and 8.29, security testing in development and acceptance. Results also inform your risk assessment and Statement of Applicability.

Does this help with certification and surveillance audits?

Yes. Regular penetration testing provides the evidence of ongoing technical vulnerability management that certification bodies look for at initial certification and during surveillance audits.