Overview
ISO/IEC 27017 provides guidance on information security controls specific to cloud services, clarifying responsibilities between cloud service providers and customers. It is relevant to organizations that provide or consume cloud computing services and need clear security expectations.
Key Requirements
- Clarified security roles between cloud provider and customer
- Controls for shared cloud environments and virtualization
- Access management and administrative privilege controls in the cloud
- Data removal, monitoring, and configuration management guidance
- Alignment of cloud-specific controls with ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002
Benefits
- Clarifies security accountability between provider and customer
- Reduces misconfiguration and cloud-specific security risks
- Supports due diligence in vendor and cloud service selection
- Strengthens overall cloud governance and assurance
How IASS Supports You
IASS reviews cloud security arrangements against ISO/IEC 27017 guidance, helping clarify shared responsibilities and close control gaps with providers. IASS also delivers training so security and IT teams can evaluate and audit cloud service security effectively.
Related Training Courses
Training for this standard is delivered on request. Browse the ISO Lead Auditor & Compliance programs or contact our team for a tailored course.