The Information Security Management System (ISMS) Implementation Effectiveness Assessment Checklist is a tool used to measure the effectiveness of an organization’s ISMS implementation. The checklist is comprised of a series of questions related to the key components of an ISMS, including risk management, security controls, and security awareness.

The checklist can be used by organizations to self-assess their ISMS implementation, or by third-party auditors during an ISMS audit. The checklist is designed to help organizations identify areas of improvement in their ISMS implementation, and to provide guidance on how to effectively implement an ISMS.

• Is follow-up conducted on the implementation of recommendations resulting from the ISMS implementation effectiveness assessment?

• Are objectives for information security management system (ISMS) implementation effectiveness assessment established and communicated?

• Does the organization have an ISMS policy in place?

• Are the methods for conducting the ISMS implementation effectiveness assessment planned and documented?