ISO 27001
Technical

Cryptography Policy Template

Cryptographic controls and key management aligned with ISO 27001 control A.8.24.

What This Policy Covers

Purpose and Scope-Policy objectives and Annex A references.
Approved Algorithms and Protocols-Permitted ciphers, key lengths, and TLS versions.
Key Management-Key generation, distribution, storage, rotation, and destruction.
Encryption at Rest and in Transit-Requirements for data encryption.
Certificate Management-TLS certificate lifecycle management.

Required Sections

A compliant Cryptography Policy for ISO 27001 must include the following5 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.

1

Purpose and Scope

Policy objectives and Annex A references.

2

Approved Algorithms and Protocols

Permitted ciphers, key lengths, and TLS versions.

3

Key Management

Key generation, distribution, storage, rotation, and destruction.

4

Encryption at Rest and in Transit

Requirements for data encryption.

5

Certificate Management

TLS certificate lifecycle management.

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