Navigating the ISO 27001:2013 to ISO 27001:2022 Transition with Audit Management Software
As the world of information security evolves, companies need to keep their processes updated. If you’re certified under ISO/IEC 27001:2013, understanding and executing the transition to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is essential, especially with the October 31, 2025 deadline looming.
The iProtectU audit management platform is designed to simplify that transition: helping you track, manage, and evidence compliance across your ISMS (Information Security Management System).
We use our own software to manage our global certification and control our documentation.
Below, we outline what’s changed, why it matters, and how you can use our ISO audit software to keep your audit journey on track.
If you miss the deadline, your 2013 certification becomes invalid, and you’ll have to pursue a full audit under the 2022 standard.
Because of audit scheduling, complexity, and potential nonconformities, delaying puts you at risk.
What Organisations Must Do to Transition
Transitioning from 2013 to 2022 isn’t just about renaming controls – it requires a structured effort.
- Conduct a Gap Assessment
Compare your existing ISMS (policies, processes, controls) against the requirements of ISO 27001:2022. Identify which controls you already meet, which you need to update, and which new controls must be added. - Update Risk Assessment & Treatment Plan
Reassess risks considering the new threat vectors (e.g. cloud, AI, supply chain). Update your risk treatment plans and map control choices in light of the revised Annex A structure. - Revise Documentation
- Update your Statement of Applicability (SoA) to include new / modified controls.
- Adjust policies, procedures, internal audit plans, monitoring, and change management documents.
- Make sure references to older control numbers or domains are updated.
- Train Your Team & Auditors
Ensure personnel (including internal auditors) understand the 2022 version: new controls, reorganised structure, and clause updates. - Schedule the Transition Audit
Talk to your certification body early. You may be able to combine the transition audit with your routine surveillance or recertification audit. Alternatively, a standalone transition audit may be arranged. - Maintain Conformance to ISO 27001:2013 Until Transition
Until your new certificate is issued, your ISMS still must comply with the 2013 version. Don’t abandon existing controls or documentation prematurely.
iProtectU smooths the transition
Centralised Gap Tracking
Use the software to record gaps, assign responsibility, track progress, and monitor updates in one dashboard.Document & Evidence Repository
Maintain versioned policies, control narratives, risk assessments, and evidence — all linked to relevant controls.Audit Workflow Automation
Schedule internal and external audit tasks, collect findings, assign corrective actions, and track closure, all through the tool.Control Mapping & Traceability
With the control changes, you can map old controls to new, track which ones were updated or replaced, and ensure full traceability.Reporting & Dashboarding
Get real-time visibility into compliance status, audit readiness, open actions, and upcoming deadlines.Notifications & Reminders
Set up reminders for training, documentation updates, reviews, and audit deadlines so nothing slips.
How iProtectU ISO Audit Can Help
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Our ISO standards audit management software is built with transitions like this in mind:
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Pre-loaded templates and mapping between ISO 27001:2013 and 2022 controls
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Workflow modules for audits, nonconformities, corrective actions
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Role-based access so different teams can collaborate safely
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Document version control and evidence linking
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Dashboards to monitor readiness and track deadlines
If you’re planning or in the middle of the ISO 27001 transition, get in touch and we will support your journey and help you remain audit-ready through 2025 and beyond.
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