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Review Date: 2026-06-16
Reviewer: Business Manager

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7.4 Communication

anDREa determines the internal and external communication requirements relevant to the ISMS to ensure accurate, timely, and secure information dissemination.

General communication standards, tool selections, and baseline facilities are governed by the Communication Facilities Policy. Specific information security and compliance communications are executed according to the structured matrices below, satisfying ISO/IEC 27001 Clause 7.4.


7.4.1 Information Security Documentation Sharing

What to CommunicateWhen to CommunicateTarget AudienceResponsible RoleProcess / Channel
Statement of Applicability (SoA)Always publicly accessibleAll Interested PartiesManagement TeamPublic ISMS Repository
Information Security PolicyAlways publicly accessibleAll Interested PartiesManagement TeamPublic ISMS Repository (Clause 5.2)
Subsidiary Policy DocumentsAlways publicly accessibleAll Interested PartiesManagement TeamPublic ISMS Repository
Internal ISMS DocumentationDuring formal audit windowsExternal Auditors / Compliance ConsultantsManagement TeamSecure Audit Data Room
Operational ISMS RecordsDuring formal audit windowsExternal Auditors / Compliance ConsultantsManagement TeamSecure Audit Data Room

7.4.2 Security Incidents and Anomalies

What to CommunicateWhen to CommunicateTarget AudienceResponsible RoleProcess / Channel
External Incident NotificationWithin timelines specified by SLAs, contracts, or Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)Affected Customers & PartnersManagement TeamDirect security advisory via established client communication protocols
Internal Incident ReportingImmediately upon observation or suspicionManagement TeamAll Employees & ContractorsInternal Incident Logging System (Annex A.05)

7.4.3 Internal Security and Compliance Updates

What to CommunicateWhen to CommunicateTarget AudienceResponsible RoleProcess / Channel
Implemented Policy ChangesImmediately following a new version release or authorizationAll Employees & ContractorsManagement TeamInternal announcement and distribution channels
Security Awareness BriefingsBi-annually (at minimum)All Employees & ContractorsManagement TeamStructured awareness training and corporate Knowledge Base articles (Annex A.06.03)