You are performing an ISMS audit at a residential nursing home called ABC that provides...

The correct statement which defines the content of the scope of the ISMS is that the ISMS scope should take any information security issues that have occurred and any interested parties’ requirements into consideration. According to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, the scope of the ISMS should be determined by considering the internal and external issues, the requirements and expectations of interested parties, the interfaces and dependencies between the organisation and other parties, and the information security risks. The scope of the ISMS should also be aligned with the strategic direction of the organisation and be appropriate to its purpose and context. The scope of the ISMS should not be limited by the government’s recommendation, nor exclude external service providers, nor be based on a single department or function, unless these are justified by the risk assessment and the needs and expectations of interested parties. References: = ISO/IEC 27001:2022, clause 4.3; PECB Candidate Handbook ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, page 15; ISO 27001 scope statement | How to set the scope of your ISMS - Advisera.