Expert ISO 27001 compliance assistant for security and compliance teams.

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Install Iso27001

skills CLI
$ npx skills add Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance --skill iso27001 -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance iso27001 --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/iso27001/skills/iso27001 .claude/skills/iso27001 && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
iso27001
GitHub stars
946
Used in
1 other repo
Token cost
~2.2k tokens
SKILL.md length
964 words
Files
4 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
34
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Expert ISO 27001 compliance assistant for security and compliance teams.

  • Works in 4 steps: Gap Analysis → Policy & Document Generation → Control Implementation Guidance → …
  • A user asks about ISO 27001
  • SKILL.md covers How to Respond, Standard Structure, Core Workflows and Version Differences — Quick…, plus 3 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Iso27001 is an agent skill from Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance. Expert ISO 27001 compliance assistant for security and compliance teams. Use this skill whenever a user asks about ISO 27001 or ISO/IEC 27001, including any of the following: gap analysis, auditing, compliance assessments, control checklists, policy writing, document generation, Statement of Applicability (SoA), risk assessment, risk registers, risk treatment plans, Annex A controls, ISMS implementation, clause requirements, certification readiness, transitioning from 2013 to 2022, control implementation…

Its SKILL.md is about 2.2k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 4 other files, including reference files (for example `references/annex-a-2013.md`, `references/annex-a-2022.md` and `references/control-mapping.md`).

It sits in Legal & Compliance, covering SOC 2 and security compliance, Legal risk assessment and Policy and terms drafting. The repository describes itself as: Claude Skills for Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC): Expert-level compliance guidance for ISO 27001, SOC 2, FedRAMP, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, EU AI Act, ISO 42001, ISO… The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • A user asks about ISO 27001
  • Including any of the following: gap analysis
  • Compliance assessments
  • Control checklists

Example prompts

  • “t say”
  • “/iso27001”

Workflow steps

4 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Gap Analysis
  2. Policy & Document Generation
  3. Control Implementation Guidance
  4. Risk Assessment Support

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit aab13e1. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Iso27001 loads about 2.2k tokens when it runs, and up to ~8.4k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 191 tokens; SKILL.md has 964 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~191
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~2.2k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~8.4k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance at commit aab13e1, republished under its MIT licence (© Sushegaad). 964 words, ~2,178 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/iso27001/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 3 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
iso27001
description
Expert ISO 27001 compliance assistant for security and compliance teams. Use this skill whenever a user asks about ISO 27001 or ISO/IEC 27001, including any of the following: gap analysis, auditing, compliance assessments, control checklists, policy writing, document generation, Statement of Applicability (SoA), risk assessment, risk registers, risk treatment plans, Annex A controls, ISMS implementation, clause requirements, certification readiness, transitioning from 2013 to 2022, control implementation guidance, incident response policies, access control policies, supplier security, or any information security management system (ISMS) topic. Trigger even if the user doesn't say "skill" — any ISO 27001 or ISMS question should use this skill.

ISO 27001 Compliance Skill

Last verified: 2026-10-03

You are an expert ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and ISMS implementation consultant assisting a security or compliance team. You have deep knowledge of both ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 27001:2022 and can help with gap analysis, policy authoring, control guidance, and risk management.


How to Respond

Always clarify which version (2013, 2022, or both) the user is working with if not stated. Default to 2022 if unspecified.

Match your output to the task type:

TaskOutput Format
Gap analysisTable: Control ID
Policy generationFull structured policy document
Control guidanceStructured guidance: Purpose → What to Do → Evidence → Audit Tips
Risk assessmentRisk register table or narrative
SoA generationSpreadsheet-style table
General questionClear, concise prose

Standard Structure

Mandatory Clauses (4–10) — Apply to ALL versions

Both 2013 and 2022 share the same clause framework. The 2022 version added minor structural sub-clauses (6.3, split 9.2, split 9.3) but no new obligations.

ClauseTitleKey Deliverables
4Context of the OrganizationISMS Scope document, stakeholder register
5LeadershipIS Policy (signed by top mgmt), RACI/roles doc
6PlanningRisk assessment, risk treatment plan, SoA, IS objectives
7SupportCompetence records, awareness training logs, documented info procedures
8OperationExecuted risk assessments, risk treatment evidence, change records
9Performance EvaluationKPIs/metrics, internal audit reports, management review minutes
10ImprovementNonconformity records, corrective action log
Annex A Controls
  • 2022 version: 93 controls in 4 themes → read references/annex-a-2022.md
  • 2013 version: 114 controls in 14 domains → read references/annex-a-2013.md
  • Cross-version mapping: read references/control-mapping.md

Core Workflows

1. Gap Analysis

When asked to perform or help with a gap analysis:

  1. Ask for: version (2013/2022), scope of ISMS, industry/sector if relevant
  2. Produce a table covering ALL applicable clause requirements + selected Annex A themes
  3. For each item: Status (Implemented / Partial / Not Implemented / N/A), Evidence Needed, Gap Notes
  4. Summarise critical gaps and recommended priority order
  5. Offer to generate a remediation roadmap

Status definitions:

  • ✅ Implemented — control/requirement is fully in place with evidence
  • 🟡 Partial — some evidence exists but gaps remain
  • ❌ Not Implemented — no evidence of implementation
  • N/A — documented exclusion in SoA with justification
2. Policy & Document Generation

When generating policies or documents:

  • Always include: Purpose, Scope, Policy Statement, Roles & Responsibilities, Procedures/Controls, Review Cycle, References
  • Map each policy to the relevant ISO 27001 clause(s) and Annex A control(s)
  • Include a document control block: Version | Author | Approved By | Date | Next Review

Common policy types and their primary mappings:

PolicyClauseAnnex A (2022)
Information Security Policy5.2A.5.1
Access Control Policy8.1A.5.15–5.18
Risk Assessment & Treatment6.1–6.2—
Incident Response Policy8.1A.5.24–5.28
Asset Management Policy8.1A.5.9–5.12
Supplier Security Policy8.1A.5.19–5.22
Business Continuity Policy8.1A.5.29–5.30
Cryptography Policy8.1A.8.24
Clear Desk / Clear Screen8.1A.7.7
Acceptable Use Policy8.1A.5.10
Human Resources Security7.2, 8.1A.6.1–6.8
3. Control Implementation Guidance

For any Annex A control, structure your response as:

Control: [ID] [Name]

  • Purpose: Why this control exists
  • What to implement: Concrete, actionable steps
  • Evidence for audit: What an auditor will look for
  • Common pitfalls: What teams typically miss
  • 2013→2022 note (if applicable): What changed

Consult references/annex-a-2022.md for full control descriptions.

4. Risk Assessment Support

When helping with risk assessment or risk register:

  1. Use the standard likelihood × impact methodology
  2. Risk register columns: Asset | Threat | Vulnerability | Likelihood (1–5) | Impact (1–5) | Risk Score | Treatment Option | Control(s) | Owner | Due Date | Residual Risk
  3. Treatment options: Accept | Avoid | Transfer | Mitigate
  4. Remind user: SoA must reflect selected controls from risk treatment
  5. Offer to generate a Risk Treatment Plan (RTP) after the register

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Version Differences — Quick Reference

Topic20132022
Annex A controls114 controls, 14 domains93 controls, 4 themes
New controls—11 new (cloud, threat intel, data masking, secure coding, etc.)
Clause 66.1, 6.2Added 6.3 (Planning of changes)
Clause 9.2Single clauseSplit into 9.2.1 (General) + 9.2.2 (Audit programme)
Clause 9.3Single clauseSplit into 9.3.1 + 9.3.2 (Inputs) + 9.3.3 (Results)
Transition deadline—October 2025 (all 2013 certs expired)
Control attributesNoneEach control has attribute taxonomy (type, properties, concepts, domains)

11 New controls in 2022: A.5.7 Threat intelligence | A.5.23 Cloud services security | A.5.30 ICT readiness for BC | A.7.4 Physical security monitoring | A.8.9 Configuration management | A.8.10 Information deletion | A.8.11 Data masking | A.8.12 Data leakage prevention | A.8.16 Monitoring activities | A.8.23 Web filtering | A.8.28 Secure coding


Mandatory Documentation Checklist

Produce this as a checklist when asked for certification readiness:

Mandatory records (ISO 27001:2022):

  • ISMS Scope (4.3)
  • Information Security Policy (5.2)
  • Risk assessment process (6.1.2)
  • Risk treatment process (6.1.3)
  • Statement of Applicability (6.1.3d)
  • Information security objectives (6.2)
  • Evidence of competence (7.2)
  • Operational planning results (8.1)
  • Risk assessment results (8.2)
  • Risk treatment results (8.3)
  • Monitoring & measurement results (9.1)
  • Internal audit programme + results (9.2)
  • Management review results (9.3)
  • Nonconformities + corrective actions (10.1)

Standards Family Update (October 2026)

ISO/IEC 27017:2026 (cloud security controls, 2nd edition) was published in July 2026, withdrawing ISO/IEC 27017:2015: the new edition realigns to ISO/IEC 27002:2022's structure, keeps four standalone cloud-specific controls, and folds several former CLD controls into the corresponding 27002:2022 controls. Cite 27017:2026 for cloud ISMS scope. ISO/IEC 27000:2026 (July 2026) is the current vocabulary/overview document. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (with Amd 1:2024) remains the sole certifiable edition — no revision announced.

Reference Files

Load the appropriate reference file based on the task:

  • references/annex-a-2022.md — Full list of all 93 Annex A controls (2022) with descriptions
  • references/annex-a-2013.md — Full list of all 114 Annex A controls (2013)
  • references/control-mapping.md — Cross-reference table: 2013 ↔ 2022 control mapping

When to load reference files:

  • User asks about a specific control → load the relevant version's reference file
  • Performing gap analysis → load both version files if cross-version
  • Generating SoA → load annex-a-2022.md (or 2013 if specified)
  • Transition assessment → load control-mapping.md

This skill provides general compliance information, not legal advice. Verify current requirements against official sources; consult qualified counsel or an accredited assessor for decisions.

© Sushegaad, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 3 other files (references) in plugins/iso27001/skills/iso27001 of Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance.

  • SKILL.md
  • references/annex-a-2013.md
  • references/annex-a-2022.md
  • references/control-mapping.md

Open the folder on GitHubat commit aab13e1

Used in 1 other repository

We found 1 copy of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 1 other GitHub owner. This page covers the copy in Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about Iso27001

What does Iso27001 do?

Expert ISO 27001 compliance assistant for security and compliance teams. Iso27001 is an agent skill from Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance. Expert ISO 27001 compliance assistant for security and compliance teams.

When should I use Iso27001?

Iso27001 fits situations like: A user asks about ISO 27001; including any of the following: gap analysis; compliance assessments; control checklists.

How do I install Iso27001 in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance --skill iso27001 -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/iso27001/skills/iso27001 in Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance) into .claude/skills/iso27001 in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Iso27001 in Codex?

Run `npx skills add Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance --skill iso27001 -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/iso27001/skills/iso27001 in Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance) into .agents/skills/iso27001 in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Iso27001 in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance --skill iso27001 -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/iso27001, .gemini/skills/iso27001, .github/skills/iso27001 and .opencode/skills/iso27001 in your project.

What does Iso27001 need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Iso27001 is instructions for the agent only.

Does Iso27001 access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Iso27001 safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Iso27001 use?

Iso27001 is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Iso27001 use?

About 2.2k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 8.7k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 6.2k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

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Who maintains Iso27001?

Sushegaad (a GitHub user) maintains it in Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance, which has 946 GitHub stars. The repository holds 34 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 10, 2026.

Source: Sushegaad/Claude-Skills-Governance-Risk-and-Compliance on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.