The ISO 27001 Horizon Scan Template is a professional-grade Excel workbook designed to help organisations build and maintain a robust Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022.

This tool brings together essential planning and analysis activities into one structured, easy-to-use file ideal for consultants, internal teams, and SMEs looking to streamline their ISO 27001 implementation or review process.

Included Sheets:

• Document Information: Establish ownership, scope and version history
• SWOT Analysis: Map strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats with direct clause and control references
• PESTLE Analysis: Understand external drivers across Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental dimensions
• Stakeholder Analysis: Identify, classify, and plan engagement strategies for interested parties
• Climate Change Consideration: Assess whether climate change is a relevant issue for your ISMS
• Reference Sheet: Built-in data validation with all Clauses 4–10 and Annex A controls for consistent tagging across the workbook.
• User Guide: Clear guidance on completing each section with tips, examples, and traceability to ISO requirements.

Built with clarity, audit readiness, and plain-English usability in mind, this workbook helps users turn ISO jargon into actionable insight.