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Annex A 5.7
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Annex A 5.7verifiedISO/IEC 27001:2022

Threat Intelligence Collection and Analysis

Gather and study threat information to improve your security measures and readiness.

Organisational controlsPreventativeISO/IEC 27001:2022threat intelinformation sharingVulnerability managementIncident preparationSecurity monitoring
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Plain language

Imagine learning about potential threats before they can harm your business. That's what threat intelligence is about. It helps you understand what dangers are out there so you can better protect your organisation's confidential information, operations, and reputation.

Framework

ISO/IEC 27001:2022

Control effect

Preventative

ISO 27001 domain

Organisational controls

Classifications

N/A

Official last update

24 Oct 2022

Control Stack last updated

18 June 2026

Official control statement

Information relating to information security threats shall be collected and analysed to produce threat intelligence.
verifiedISO/IEC 27001:2022Annex A 5.7
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Why it matters

Without threat intelligence, critical attack patterns can be missed, leaving the organisation vulnerable to emerging threats.

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Operational notes

Validate threat intel sources, correlate feeds with internal logs, and triage findings so only actionable intelligence drives controls.

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Implementation tips

  • The IT manager should establish clear objectives for gathering threat intelligence. These can include understanding what information is most vital to protect and which threats pose the greatest risk. Hold workshops or meetings to identify these priorities with input from leadership and key operational staff.
  • Procurement should look into credible sources for gathering threat intelligence. These sources can be external, like government advisory reports, or internal, such as logs from your own systems. Ensure these sources are reputable and relevant to your industry by reviewing past performance or user reviews.
  • The security team should analyse the collected information. Break down the data to understand the potential threats and how they relate to your current security measures. Use team meetings to discuss findings and develop insights on how these threats might impact your business.
  • The IT department should integrate threat intelligence into existing security processes. This means regularly updating security systems like firewalls and anti-malware based on new threat data. Conduct training sessions for staff to explain any adjustments made to security protocols.
  • Management should encourage sharing threat intelligence with other organisations, like industry groups. This can improve the overall security posture for your sector. Facilitate information exchange by participating in cross-organisational workshops or using online platforms dedicated to threat sharing.
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Audit / evidence tips

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    Cross-framework mappings

    How Annex A 5.7 relates to controls across ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, Essential Eight, and ASD ISM.

    E8

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    ASD ISM

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    ISM-2116ISM-2116 requires organisations to use cyber threat intelligence services to support detection of cyber security events and identificatio...
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    ISM-1163Annex A 5.7 requires organisations to collect and analyse threat information to produce threat intelligence that informs security decisions
    ISM-1203ISM-1203 requires system owners, in consultation with the system’s authorising officer, to conduct a threat and risk assessment for each ...
    ISM-1526ISM-1526 requires system owners to monitor each system and its associated cyber threats, security risks and controls on an ongoing basis
    ISM-1683ISM-1683 requires successful and unsuccessful MFA events to be centrally logged
    ISM-1696ISM-1696 requires applying critical OS patches within 48 hours when vendors assess vulnerabilities as critical or when working exploits e...
    ISM-1697ISM-1697 requires organisations to apply non-critical driver patches within one month when no working exploits exist
    ISM-1987Annex A 5.7 requires organisations to collect and analyse information about information security threats to produce actionable threat int...
    ISM-2039Annex A 5.7 requires collection and analysis of threat information to produce threat intelligence
    ISM-2073ISM-2073 requires an organisation to maintain a PQC transition plan to address emerging quantum threats to cryptographic confidentiality ...

    ISO 42001

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    Annex A 6.2.6Annex A 6.2.6 requires ongoing AI system operation and monitoring, including defining what to monitor and how operational issues are handled

    These mappings show relationships between controls across frameworks. They do not imply full equivalence or certification.

    Related ISO 27001 controls in Organisational controls

    Annex A 5.4
    Management responsibilities for information security
    Annex A 5.5
    Establish and Maintain Contact with Authorities
    Annex A 5.6
    Contact with special interest groups
    Annex A 5.8
    Information security in project management
    Annex A 5.9
    Inventory management of information and associated assets
    Annex A 5.10
    Acceptable Use Policies for Information and Assets

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