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ISO 27001 Annex A.8 Technological Controls Explained (34 controls)

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Annex A.8 Technological controls: 34 controls (A.8.1–A.8.34), including configuration management, logging, and monitoring.

Anna Petrova Published: September 2026 Compliance · ISO 27001 10–14 min read

Annex A theme Technological controls covers 34 controls numbered A.8.1–A.8.34. This is the SIEM- and engineering-relevant theme: endpoint, access, cryptography, development, network, logging, and monitoring.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many A.8 controls are there?

34 technological controls: A.8.1 through A.8.34.

Which A.8 controls matter most for SIEM?

A.8.15 Logging and A.8.16 Monitoring activities are the primary logging/monitoring anchors; related controls cover malware, vulnerabilities, networks, and secure development.

Is configuration management in A.8?

Yes. A.8.9 Configuration management.

ISO 27001 hub · 93 controls · SoA · CSA · A.8.15 · A.8.16 · A.8.9

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