ISO 27001 Annex A Evidence Collection Log

Inspection template for tracking Annex A control evidence for an ISMS, including evidence type, review dates, reviewer sign-off, gaps, and remediation status.

Scope and Control Identification

• Annex A control identifier recorded
  Record the applicable ISO 27001 Annex A control reference and control title.
• Control owner identified
  Name the accountable control owner or process owner responsible for the evidence.
• Evidence record linked to ISMS scope
  Confirm the evidence applies to the documented ISMS scope, asset, process, or location.
• Evidence period covered
  Enter the date range covered by the evidence package.
• Reference document or SOP available
  Provide the linked policy, procedure, standard, or SOP used to generate the evidence.

Evidence Completeness and Quality

• Evidence artifact attached
  Attach the record, screenshot, report, export, or log supporting the control.
• Evidence is legible and complete
  Confirm the artifact is readable, unredacted where appropriate, and includes the full record needed for review.
• Evidence date is current
  Confirm the evidence date falls within the required review cycle and is not stale.
• Evidence source verified
  Confirm the evidence came from the authoritative system, repository, or business process.
• Evidence type selected
  Select the evidence category that best describes the record.

Review and Approval

• Reviewer name recorded
  Enter the reviewer responsible for validating the evidence.
• Review date recorded
  Record the date the evidence was reviewed.
• Review outcome
  Select the review result for the evidence package.
• Reviewer signature captured
  Capture reviewer sign-off for audit traceability.
• Next review date scheduled
  Enter the next planned review date for this control evidence.

Deficiencies, Non-Conformances, and Remediation

• Deficiency or non-conformance identified
  Indicate whether any deficiency, gap, or non-conformance was found during review.
• Deficiency description
  Describe the deficiency, non-conformance, or missing evidence in specific terms.
• Remediation owner recorded
  Enter the person or team responsible for corrective action.
• Remediation due date
  Record the target date for completing corrective action.
• Remediation status
  Track the current status of the corrective action.

Audit Readiness and Sign-Off

• Audit-ready package complete
  Confirm the evidence log includes all required attachments, notes, and traceability for audit use.
• Escalation required to ISMS manager
  Indicate whether the issue must be escalated to the ISMS manager or compliance lead.
• Final sign-off
  Capture final approval for the evidence record and remediation status.