Document categories
Every document is assigned one of six categories:Política
Information security policies and top-level directives.
Procedimiento
Step-by-step operational procedures.
Registro
Completed records and logs that demonstrate conformity.
Evidencia
Supporting evidence collected during audits or reviews.
Manual
Manuals and reference documents.
Acta
Meeting minutes and formal agreements.
Adding a document
Fill in the document details
Complete the required fields in the modal:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Document title (e.g., Política de Seguridad de la Información) |
| Category | Select from the six document categories |
| Description | Brief summary of the document’s purpose |
| Related to | Link to a specific ISO 27001 subclause (e.g., 4.1) |
| Version | Document version number (e.g., 1.0) |
| File name | Name of the physical file, if applicable |
ISOwl stores document metadata and subclause links. File upload stores the file name reference. Ensure you maintain the actual document files in your organization’s file management system.
Searching and filtering
The library provides two ways to narrow down documents:- Search by name — Type in the search bar to filter documents by their title in real time.
- Filter by category — Use the category dropdown to display only documents of a specific type.
Deleting a document
To delete a document, hover over its row in the library table. A trash icon appears on the right side of the row. Click it to remove the document.Linking documents to ISO 27001 clauses
Each document can be linked to a subclause of ISO 27001 via the Related to field. This creates a traceable connection between your documentation and the specific requirements it satisfies.Document data reference
Each document record contains the following fields:| Field | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
id | string | EV001 |
name | string | Política de Seguridad de la Información |
category | string | Política |
description | string | Brief description |
relatedTo | string | 4.1 |
fileName | string | politica-seguridad-v1.pdf |
version | string | 1.0 |
uploadedAt | ISO date | 2025-01-15T10:30:00.000Z |
Frequently asked questions
How many documents can I store in the library?
How many documents can I store in the library?
There is no hard limit on the number of document records. The summary cards update automatically as you add or remove documents.
Can I link a document to more than one subclause?
Can I link a document to more than one subclause?
Each document record is linked to a single subclause via the Related to field. If a document is relevant to multiple subclauses, add it as separate records with distinct IDs.
Why can't I see the delete button?
Why can't I see the delete button?
Does the library count toward Security Metrics?
Does the library count toward Security Metrics?
Yes. The Base Documental KPI on the Security Metrics dashboard reflects the total count of records in the Evidence library.