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ISO 27017 Cloud Security Consulting

ISO/IEC 27017:2015 · Cloud Security Controls

For cloud service providers and cloud customers that want to show strong cloud security controls. We assess gaps against ISO/IEC 27017, clarify shared responsibilities, implement the cloud-specific controls and extend your ISO 27001 scope so the controls are assessed in your certification audit.

Reviewed by Santhosh K, Principal GRC Advisor, CyberWave GRC · CISA, CISM, CCISO, HITRUST CCSFP, CHQP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

What is ISO/IEC 27017:2015?

ISO/IEC 27017 provides guidelines for information security controls applicable to the provision and use of cloud services. It extends ISO 27001 with cloud-specific guidance for both cloud service providers and customers.

Key Focus Areas

Shared responsibility model definition

Cloud-specific access control and identity management

Virtual machine and container security

Cloud data segregation and isolation

Cloud service agreement security requirements

Monitoring and logging in cloud environments

Cloud incident management

Exit and portability planning

What our engagement includes

ISO/IEC 27017 gap analysis

Shared responsibility matrix

Cloud-specific control implementation plan

Updated Statement of Applicability

Cloud security policies and procedures

Audit preparation support

How the engagement works

Cloud Security Assessment

We assess your cloud environment against ISO 27017 controls and identify gaps.

Control Implementation

We implement cloud-specific security controls for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments.

Shared Responsibility Mapping

We define and document shared responsibility models with cloud providers.

Cloud Security Policies

We develop cloud-specific security policies and operational procedures.

Audit Support

We support ISO 27017 audit preparation and certification processes.

Timeline and cost factors

Typical timeline: 2–4 months when building on existing ISO 27001 certification. Cost depends on scope, organization size, number of locations and systems, current maturity and how much hands-on implementation support you need. Any certification, assessment or audit body fees are separate and set by that body.

Questions buyers ask

ISO 27017 is a code of practice, usually assessed as an extension of an ISO 27001 certification. Certification bodies then reference it on your certificate or attestation.

Both. The standard has guidance for cloud service providers and cloud service customers, and we apply the parts that match your role.

In practice, yes. ISO 27017 controls are added to an ISO 27001 information security management system.

ISO 27017 covers cloud security in general, while ISO 27018 covers protection of personal data in public cloud. Many providers implement both together.

It shows which security tasks the provider handles and which the customer must handle. Clear responsibilities reduce gaps that auditors and customers often question.

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