---
notetype: reference
standard: ISO 27001
version: 2022
language: EN
type: clause
id: "C.1"
title: "Scope"
tags:
- iso27001/2022/EN
- sourcetext
status: active
---
## 1 Scope

This document specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an information

security management system within the context of the organization. This document also includes requirements for the assessment and treatment of information security risks tailored to the needs of the organization. The requirements set out in this document are generic and are intended to be applicable to all organizations, regardless of type, size or nature. Excluding any of the requirements specified in Clauses 4 to 10 is not acceptable when an organization claims conformity to this document.