---
notetype: reference
standard: ISO 27001
version: 2022
language: EN
type: clause
id: "C.9.2"
title: "Internal audit"
tags:
- iso27001/2022/EN
- sourcetext
status: active
---
## 9.2 Internal audit
### 9.2.1 General

The organization shall conduct internal audits at planned intervals to provide information on whether the information security management system:

a\) conforms to
	1\) the organization's own requirements for its information security management system;
	2\) the requirements of this document;

b\) is effectively implemented and maintained.

### 9.2.2 Internal audit programme

The organization shall plan, establish, implement and maintain an audit programme(s), including the frequency, methods, responsibilities, planning requirements and reporting.

When establishing the internal audit programme(s), the organization shall consider the importance of the processes concerned and the results of previous audits.

The organization shall:

a\) define the audit criteria and scope for each audit;

b\) select auditors and conduct audits that ensure objectivity and the impartiality of the audit process;

c\) ensure that the results of the audits are reported to relevant management;

Documented information shall be available as evidence of the implementation of the audit programme(s) and the audit results.