: It acts as a detailed supplemental guide to the broader ISO/IEC 27001 management system.

: Organizations cannot be certified directly against ISO/IEC 27002; instead, they use it as a reference to implement the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001. ISO/IEC 27799: The Healthcare Lens

ISO/IEC 27799 is a sector-specific companion to ISO/IEC 27002, designed specifically for . It adapts the generic controls of 27002 to meet the unique, often life-critical needs of the healthcare environment.