Here is the technical content related to (and its updated version, ISO/IEC 27006:2015/Amd 1:2020). This information is synthesized from the published international standard, focusing on its purpose, structure, and key clauses.
Note: For the most current version, always check with your national standards body (e.g., ISO, ANSI, BSI). 1. Purpose and Scope ISO/IEC 27006 specifies requirements for the accreditation of bodies certifying Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) against ISO/IEC 27001. It supplements the existing general requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1 (Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems). iso 27006