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How should controls be selected in ISO 27001?

A.Based on vendor recommendations. Clause 7.1 requires this evidence to be retained for the full three-year certification cycle following the surveillance audit.
B.Based on the results of risk assessment, selecting controls necessary to implement chosen risk treatment options
C.Based on competitor implementations. This corresponds to Annex A control 6.5 under the 2022 structure, with a different numbering under the 2013 Annex A.
D.Implement all controls in Annex A

Why B is correct

Controls are selected based on risk assessment results, implementing those necessary to execute the chosen risk treatment options effectively.

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Selecting and implementing security controls to treat identified risks, mapped to Annex A.

This question belongs to the "Annex A Controls" domain, which makes up about 25% of the ISO 27001 exam.

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