Engineering Audit Checklist for ISO 27001
An Engineering Audit for ISO 27001 focuses on ensuring that information security controls
are effectively integrated into engineering processes, IT infrastructure, and product
development. The key areas to check include:
1. Governance & Security Policies
✅ Verify that information security policies related to engineering processes are documented,
approved, and communicated.
✅ Ensure compliance with ISO 27001 security policies, standards, and regulatory
requirements.
✅ Check that security roles and responsibilities are well-defined within engineering teams.
2. Secure Software & Product Development (SDLC Security)
✅ Confirm secure coding practices are followed and security is embedded in the Software
Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
✅ Check if static and dynamic application security testing (SAST & DAST) are implemented.
✅ Ensure security reviews and threat modeling are conducted for new software and updates.
✅ Verify that open-source and third-party dependencies are regularly assessed for
vulnerabilities.
3. Access Control & Identity Management
✅ Ensure that least privilege access is enforced for engineering teams.
✅ Check that Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is enabled for accessing development and
production environments.
✅ Verify that developer access to production systems is restricted and monitored.
4. Change Management & Version Control
✅ Ensure proper change management procedures are in place for software, configurations,
and infrastructure changes.
✅ Check if all changes are tracked using version control systems (e.g., Git) with appropriate
approval workflows.
✅ Verify that rollback plans are documented and tested.
5. Secure Infrastructure & Cloud Security
✅ Ensure cloud environments follow security best practices (AWS, Azure, GCP security
compliance).
✅ Check for proper encryption of data at rest and in transit.
✅ Verify that firewalls, intrusion detection, and monitoring are in place for engineering
infrastructure.
✅ Ensure security patches and updates are applied regularly to engineering systems.
6. Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing
✅ Ensure regular security vulnerability assessments and penetration testing are conducted.
✅ Verify remediation timelines for identified security risks.
✅ Check that engineers follow a structured process to resolve vulnerabilities before
deployment.
7. Logging, Monitoring & Incident Response
✅ Ensure that logs are collected, monitored, and analyzed for security events.
✅ Verify integration with a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system.
✅ Check that security incidents related to engineering activities are reported and managed as
per incident response policies.
8. Supplier & Third-Party Security in Engineering
✅ Ensure that third-party vendors comply with security requirements.
✅ Check that security reviews are conducted for outsourced engineering services.
✅ Verify that supply chain security risks are assessed and mitigated.
9. Data Protection & Privacy
✅ Ensure encryption and data protection policies are implemented in engineering processes.
✅ Check compliance with GDPR, CCPA, or other data privacy regulations.
✅ Verify that sensitive engineering data is protected against unauthorized access and data
leaks.
10. Backup & Disaster Recovery
✅ Check if engineering data, source code, and critical configurations are regularly backed up.
✅ Verify that backup restoration procedures are tested periodically.
✅ Ensure that disaster recovery plans are in place and reviewed regularly.
11. Compliance & Documentation
✅ Ensure all engineering security policies and procedures are well-documented.
✅ Check if ISO 27001 control objectives are mapped to engineering security practices.
✅ Verify that compliance audits are conducted and findings are addressed timely.
Internal Audit Report for Engineering Audit (ISO 27001)
1. Report Title & Details
Report Title: Internal Audit Report – Engineering Security (ISO 27001)
Audit Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Auditor(s): [Auditor Name(s)]
Department/Function Audited: Engineering / Development / IT Infrastructure
Audit Scope: Security controls within engineering processes as per ISO 27001
Audit Criteria: ISO 27001:2022 standard, Organizational Security Policies, Compliance
Requirements
2. Executive Summary
Objective: To assess compliance of engineering processes with ISO 27001 security controls.
Key Findings: [Summarize key issues found during the audit]
Overall Compliance Status: [Compliant / Partially Compliant / Non-Compliant]
Recommendations: [Provide a brief overview of major corrective actions needed]
3. Audit Observations & Findings
Compliance
Control Area Audit Findings Recommendations
Status (✔/✖/△)
△
1. Governance & Security policies exist but Schedule periodic policy
Policies are not reviewed regularly reviews
2. Secure Software No formal secure coding Implement secure coding
✖
Development guidelines followed practices
Developer access to Enforce least privilege access
3. Access Control ✖
production is not restricted control
△
4. Change Change logs are incomplete Implement strict change
Management or missing approvals approval process
Data encryption at rest is
Enable encryption and review
5. Cloud Security not enabled for some ✖
configurations
services
6. Vulnerability No regular security testing Conduct regular vulnerability
✖
Management of applications scans
△
7. Logging & Security logs are collected Implement a SIEM for active
Monitoring but not reviewed regularly monitoring
8. Supplier & Third- Vendor security compliance Conduct periodic security
✖
Party Security not regularly assessed reviews of suppliers
△
9. Data Protection & No clear data retention Define and enforce a data
Privacy policy for engineering data retention policy
10. Backup & Backup testing is not Schedule and document
✖
Disaster Recovery performed regularly regular DR testing
✔ = Compliant, ✖ = Non-Compliant, △ = Partially Compliant
4. Summary of Non-Conformities & Risks
High Risk: [Critical security gaps requiring immediate action]
Medium Risk: [Issues that should be addressed within a reasonable timeframe]
Low Risk: [Minor non-conformities with minimal impact]
5. Recommendations & Corrective Action Plan
Responsible Target Completion
Finding Recommended Action
Person Date
Developer access to Implement RBAC and enforce Engineering
[DD/MM/YYYY]
production is not restricted least privilege Security Lead
No regular security testing of Schedule quarterly
DevSecOps Team [DD/MM/YYYY]
applications vulnerability assessments
No formal secure coding Define and enforce secure Engineering
[DD/MM/YYYY]
guidelines coding standards Manager
6. Conclusion & Next Steps
The audit highlights security gaps that need to be addressed for ISO 27001 compliance.
Management should implement corrective actions and track progress.
A follow-up audit is scheduled for [XX months] to assess improvements.
Approved By:
[Auditor Name]
[Date]