The ITSM Practice: Elevating ITSM and IT Security Knowledge15 Jul 2025

Outsourcing Code, Keeping Control – ISO/IEC 27001 A.8.30

Outsourced development is growing, but ISO 27001 Annex A 8.30 ensures you don’t outsource control. In this episode, we explain how to secure external software development, from vendor audits to contract clauses and compliance risks. Learn practical steps to protect your business.

In this episode, we answer to:

How can ISO 27001 Annex A 8.30 secure outsourced development?

What security questions should you ask every software vendor?

How do you turn contracts into enforceable cybersecurity controls?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

HighTable, article "ISO 27001 Annex A 8.30 Outsourced Development", link https://hightable.io/iso27001-annex-a-8-30-outsourced-development/

ISMS.online website, article "ISO 27001:2022 Annex A 8.30 – Outsourced Development", link https://www.isms.online/iso-27001/annex-a/8-30-outsourced-development-2022/

ISMS.online website, article "ISO 27002:2022 – Control 8.30 – Outsourced Development", link https://www.isms.online/iso-27002/control-8-30-outsourced-development/

GRC Mana website, article "ISO 27001 Annex A 8.30: A Step-by-Step Guide", link https://www.grcmana.io/blog/iso-27001-annex-a-8-30-outsourced-development

Advisera website, article "Big guide to ISO 27001 clauses — How is this standard structured?", link https://advisera.com/iso27001/control-8-30-outsourced-development/

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