#iso27001

A Statement of Applicability should be practical, not just audit paperwork. For UK SMEs working towards ISO 27001, it shows which controls you use, which you exclude, and why. The best versions start with risk, keep the wording plain, and assign an owner for each control. If your current version feels too technical or too thin, it may be worth reviewing it before you rely on it. Full guide in the article. Full article: https://clearpathsecurity.co.uk/statement-of-applicability-walkthrough-for-first-time-implementers-2/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=social

One compromised device should not be able to reach everything. That is why microsegmentation matters for UK SMEs. It helps narrow internal trust so user devices, admin tools, and sensitive systems are separated more clearly. The best place to start is with real data flows, not assumptions. Map what talks to what, then allow only the traffic that has a clear business reason. Full guide linked below. Full article: https://clearpathsecurity.co.uk/microsegmentation-strategies-to-prevent-lateral-movement-in-modern-environments/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=social

Are your ISO 27001 internal audits checking real activity, or just documents? For UK SMEs, the most useful audits focus on access control, leavers, supplier checks, incident handling, and backup testing. Look for evidence such as approvals, logs, and recent samples, then make sure each finding has an owner and a follow-up date. That keeps the audit practical and tied to business risk. Full guide in the article. Full article: https://clearpathsecurity.co.uk/internal-audits-under-iso-27001-what-smes-should-test/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=social

Two control frameworks do not have to mean twice the work. If your organisation is dealing with ISO 27001 Annex A and NIST 800-53, a crosswalk can help you reuse evidence, keep answers consistent, and spot gaps more clearly. For UK teams, that can be useful in customer assurance, supplier reviews, and ISMS work. The main point is simple, map control intent, not just wording. Full guide linked below. Full article: https://clearpathsecurity.co.uk/mapping-iso-27001-annex-a-controls-to-nist-800-53/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=social