In the world of cybersecurity, we often imagine hooded hackers trying to break complex firewalls. Yet, one of the most critical vulnerabilities is right there, before our eyes: the unattended workstation.

Whether you are in the middle of ISO 27001 certification or simply concerned about protecting your data, session locking and the "Clear Desk" policy are essential pillars.

📋 ISO 27001 Requirement: "Clear Desk & Clear Screen" Control

The ISO 27001 standard is not just about servers and encryption. In its 2022 version, control A 7.7 (Clear desk and clear screen) is formal: sensitive information (paper or digital) must not remain accessible to anyone.

🎯 Two Simple but Vital Rules

📄 Clear Desk

Do not leave passwords on post-it notes or confidential documents on the desk in the evening.

🖥️ Clear Screen

As soon as you leave your chair, even for two minutes, your session must be locked.

The problem? The human factor. Between forgetfulness, laziness, or the urgency of a coffee break, the famous Windows + L shortcut is often the most forgotten detail of the day.

🛠️ Chocolock.fr: When awareness becomes a game

This is where a solution as formidable as it is original comes in: Chocolock. This website allows you to "sanction" with humor a colleague who forgot to lock their session by displaying a fake lock screen announcing that they owe pastries to the team.

Why is this a major asset for your ISO 27001 compliance? Here are its strengths:

1. Turning constraint into culture

ISO 27001 requires active awareness (Clause 7.3). Instead of sending yet another 50-page PDF on risks, Chocolock creates a social interaction. People no longer lock their PC out of fear of the CISO, but to avoid paying for breakfast tomorrow morning. The message is better received because it is playful.

2. Memorization through emotion

The brain retains lessons associated with an emotion better (laughter, slight embarrassment, or greed). Getting "croissanted" once is usually enough to establish the locking reflex for the next six months. This is called behavioral anchoring.

3. Permanent proximity audit

With Chocolock, every employee becomes a benevolent security "auditor". Surveillance is no longer vertical (management watching), but horizontal. This creates a collective vigilance where everyone ensures that no screen remains vulnerable.

4. Proof of awareness for the auditor

During a certification audit, showing that the company uses "gamification" methods like Chocolock to bring its security policy to life is an excellent point. It proves that security is understood and integrated daily by employees.

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts: Your Best Ally

To make locking easier, regularly remind your teams of the keyboard shortcuts. These shortcuts are universal and work even if your GPO is not yet configured:

Operating System	Keyboard Shortcut
Windows	Win + L
macOS	Ctrl + Cmd + Q
Linux	Super + L

🔧 Technical vs. Human Measures: Complementarity

Of course, Chocolock does not replace the automatic locking configured by your IT team. It is an indispensable complement that addresses the root of the problem: human behavior.

🖥️ Technical Measures (GPO)

• Automatic locking after X minutes
• Centralized configuration
• Protection even in case of forgetfulness
• Necessary but not sufficient

👥 Human Measures (Chocolock)

• Creation of a positive reflex
• Continuous and engaging awareness
• Shared security culture
• Complementary and essential

Combining both is the key to success: GPOs protect in case of forgetfulness, while Chocolock reduces the frequency of forgetfulness by creating a culture of positive vigilance.

🚀 Conclusion: One step closer to certification

By associating the rigor of the ISO 27001 standard with the conviviality of Chocolock.fr, you transform a security rule sometimes perceived as rigid into a moment of team cohesion.

So, ready to lock... or go to the bakery? 🍫

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