#4816. The ISO/IEC 27001 information security management standard: literature review and theory-based research agenda

August 2026publication date
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More details about the manuscript: Science Citation Index Expanded or/and Social Sciences Citation Index
Abstract:
After 15 years of research, this paper aims to present a review of the academic literature on the ISO/IEC 27001, the most renowned standard for information security and the third most widespread ISO certification. Emerging issues are reframed through the lenses of social systems thinking, deriving a theory-based research agenda to inspire interdisciplinary studies in the field. The study is structured as a systematic literature review. Research themes and sub-themes are identified on five broad research foci: relation with other standards, motivations, issues in the implementation, possible outcomes and contextual factors. The study presents a structured overview of the academic body of knowledge on ISO/IEC 27001, providing solid foundations for future research on the topic. Managers interested in the implementation of the standard and policymakers can find an overview of academic knowledge useful to inform their decisions related to implementation and regulatory activities.
Keywords:
IEC 27001; Information security; ISO 27001; ISO/IEC 27001; Management system standards; Systematic literature review

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