ISO 27001 - Risk Treatment Plan Template

ISO 27001 - Risk Treatment Plan Template

ISO 27001 - Risk Treatment Plan Template

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Avoid ISO/IEC 27001 audit findings with an auditor-ready Risk Treatment Plan. Built to meet ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Clause 6.1.3 - clear treatments, justified control selection, and defensible risk decisions.

ISO 27001 Risk Treatment Plan

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ISO 27001 Risk Treatment Plan - Turning Risk Assessment into Audit-Defensible Action

Required under ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Clause 6.1.3 - closely examined during certification audits.

The Risk Treatment Plan is a mandatory documented output of the ISO/IEC 27001 risk management process. It defines how identified information security risks are treated, which controls are selected, and which risks are accepted, avoided, transferred, or mitigated.

Auditors review the Risk Treatment Plan during Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits to verify that risk decisions are justified, controls are appropriate, and treatment actions are clearly documented and traceable to assessed risks. Weak, generic, or undocumented risk treatments are a common source of audit findings and certification delays.

This template provides a structured, defensible, auditor-ready Risk Treatment Plan aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Clause 6.1.3, enabling clear risk responses, justified control selection, and auditable decision records.

Why This Document Matters

  • Demonstrates how identified information security risks are formally treated and controlled.
  • Documents justified risk treatment decisions (mitigate, accept, avoid, transfer).
  • Links assessed risks to selected security controls and treatment actions.
  • Confirms a consistent, risk-based approach in line with ISO/IEC 27001 Clause 6.1.3.
  • Provides auditable evidence of approved and reviewed risk treatment decisions.

What's Included in This Template

  • ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Clause 6.1.3–aligned Risk Treatment Plan structure.
  • Defined risk treatment options (mitigate, accept, avoid, transfer).
  • Mapped control selection for each identified risk.
  • Treatment actions with ownership and implementation status.
  • Residual risk evaluation and risk acceptance records.
  • Formal approval and review sections for audit evidence.

Common Audit Issues This Helps You Avoid

  • Undefined or generic risk treatment actions.
  • Missing justification for selected controls or risk acceptance.
  • Poor traceability between risk assessment results and treatments.
  • Unclear ownership, timelines, or status of risk treatment actions.
  • Lack of residual risk evaluation and formal risk acceptance evidence.
  • Stage 1 or Stage 2 audit findings related to ISO/IEC 27001 Clause 6.1.3.

Who Should Use This Template

  • Organisations implementing ISO/IEC 27001 and formalising their risk treatment approach.
  • Teams preparing ISO/IEC 27001 certification or surveillance audits requiring Clause 6.1.3 evidence.
  • Businesses replacing informal or outdated risk treatment documentation.
  • Consultants managing ISO/IEC 27001 risk treatment across multiple clients.
  • Organisations transitioning to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and updating risk treatment records.

Format & Customisation

  • Editable Microsoft Excel format (.xlsx)
  • Fully customisable text, headings, and branding
  • No specialised software required
  • Compatible with Excel, Google Docs, and LibreOffice

Compliance Note

The Risk Treatment Plan is a key part of an ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS. It must align with the risk assessment, Statement of Applicability, and implemented controls to demonstrate effective and auditable risk treatment during certification audits.

How Does It Work?

  1. 1
    Download the Excel template instantly after checkout.
  2. 2
    Replace company-specific details where applicable.
  3. 3
    Customize wording in template if required.
  4. 4
    Approved and maintained as ISMS risk treatment records.

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