Within the ISMS, ensuring the integration of information security management system requirements into the organization’s processes is a…

ISO/IEC 27001:2022, Clause 5.1, explicitly assigns the responsibility for integrating ISMS requirements into the organization's processes to top management. This is a key aspect of their leadership and commitment, ensuring that information security is not treated as a separate, siloed function but as an integral part of all business operations. This high-level accountability is fundamental to the ISMS's success and effectiveness.

A. The Information Security Officer implements and manages the ISMS, but ultimate responsibility for strategic integration lies with top management.

B. Internal auditors are responsible for assessing ISMS compliance and effectiveness, not for integrating it into business processes.

C. All employees have a role in following security processes, but they are not responsible for the strategic integration of the ISMS.

1. ISO/IEC 27001:2022, Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection — Information security management systems — Requirements. Section 5.1, "Leadership and commitment," item c).

2. University of Oslo, INF5261 Course, Development of secure information systems. Lecture materials on ISMS roles and responsibilities emphasize the specific duties of top management as defined in Clause 5 of the standard.