ISO 27017:2015
Cloud Security Controls
Standard brief
This standard provides guidelines for both cloud service providers and customers to ensure a safe and secure cloud-based environment. It fosters a shared responsibility model between the cloud providers and customers. It is an extension of ISO/IEC 27002 along with robust cloud-specific security controls. The main purpose of these guidelines is to implement information security controls into cloud computing environments. Further, it helps cloud providers and customers to manage security risks associated with cloud-based services. It enhances the ISMS of cloud service providers by implementing specific cloud-based security controls.
Benefits
- Strengthens information security in cloud-based environments by managing the associated risks.
- Provides practical compliance guidance for both cloud service providers and customers.
- The system supports and strengthens risk assessments and mitigation related to cloud-based data breaches.
- The system aligns with international cybersecurity best practices and policies.
- The system supports regulatory adherence with cloud-based global security standards.
Concepts
Technical Controls: Data encryption, virtual machine hardening, network alignment, and cloud-based monitoring.
Organizational Controls: Robust risk management, incident response plans, and shared roles and responsibilities to ensure a secure cloud environment.
Legal Controls: Contractual obligations, regulatory compliance and data return removal.
Physical Controls: Secured data centers and environmental controls to prevent cloud infrastructure from physical threats.
Human Resource Controls: Periodic training and awareness, secured access management, and thorough background checks.
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