ISO/IEC 27017 – Cloud Security Controls Conformity Assessment
Overview
ISO/IEC 27017 provides cloud-specific security controls and guidance. Our assessment helps:
Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) validate security offerings
Cloud customers evaluate provider security posture
Organizations implement ISO/IEC 27002 controls in cloud environments
Meet compliance requirements for cloud data protection
Who It's For
Public/private/hybrid cloud service providers
Enterprises migrating workloads to cloud
Government agencies using cloud services
Managed security service providers
Companies pursuing ISO 27001 certification with cloud assets
Why an ISO 27017 Assessment Matters
Shared Responsibility Clarity: Defines provider vs customer security obligations
Cloud-Specific Risks: Addresses unique virtualization and multi-tenancy threats
Compliance Confidence: Meets cloud security requirements in GDPR, CCPA, etc.
Competitive Differentiation: Demonstrate verified cloud security to prospects
Scope of Our Assessment
Cloud Control Implementation: 37 cloud-specific controls from ISO 27017
Shared Responsibility Mapping: Division of security tasks
Virtualization Security: Hypervisor and container protections
Incident Management: Cloud-specific response capabilities
Customer Security Guidance: Documentation for cloud users
Our 6-Step Assessment Process
Scoping Call: Define cloud services and deployment models
Document Review: Cloud security policies and procedures
Technical Testing: Configuration reviews and vulnerability scans
Provider Interviews: Security team and operations staff
Gap Analysis: Against ISO 27017 and 27018 (privacy)
Final Report: Conformity Assessment with improvement roadmap
Deliverables
Conformity Assessment Certificate (valid 1 year)
Cloud Security Scorecard
Shared Responsibility Matrix
Remediation Plan
Customer Assurance Package
Why Company Certification Int.?
Cloud Security Specialists: Assessors with CCSP and cloud platform certifications
Multi-Cloud Expertise: AWS, Azure, GCP, and private clouds
Actionable Reporting: Clear prioritization of cloud risks
Global Recognition: Accepted by enterprise procurement teams
FAQ
Q: Is ISO 27017 certification available?
A: No, it's an implementation standard. Our assessment provides formal recognition of your controls.
Q: How does this differ from CSA STAR?
A: ISO 27017 is an international standard, while STAR is a cloud-specific program - we assess both.
Q: Can this assess our multi-cloud environment?
A: Yes, we evaluate all major cloud platforms and hybrid deployments.
Q: What's the assessment duration?
A: Typically 3-4 weeks depending on cloud complexity.
Q: Do you test our actual cloud instances?
A: With your approval, we conduct non-intrusive configuration reviews.
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The Certification Process
Online gap analysis allows us to see the current
- quality benchmark within your organization,
- the finances required
- the time required for this project (System and Certification Fee)
Your Estimate will be shared with you in 24 hours.
Upon Estimate Approval the project starts:
- A client executive is assigned to your project
- Contact information is shared with you
- The Payment details are provided to you
All Support is delivered Online.
The Client Executive will provide the Documentation Templates and explain to you how to amend it.
You will be required to perform the following tasks:
- Identify your core or business processes.
- Amend documentation that meets your business needs. (Policy statements, objectives, manuals, work instructions, job descriptions, forms.)
- Encourage employees to be aware of the new documented system
- Review, approve, and distribute the documents to those who need access to the information.
- Ensure procedures are being performed as documented.
- Ensure employees are trained properly for the tasks they are performing.
- Create effective reporting systems.
- Monitor the effectiveness of your processes through the use of measurable data, where possible.
- Review and take action to improve in the areas required.
- Plan internal auditing activities.
- Submit your management system documentation for review to ensure it complies with the applicable standard.
- Prepare for review by an external auditor to confirm that the system’s requirements are being satisfied and that the management system is implemented effectively.
- Obtain ISO Certifcaiton
- This periodic on-site review is usually conducted annually.
- It ensures that the certified business continues to comply with Standard requirements, as confirmed during the Recertification Audit at the certification cycle's outset.
- Most are conducted remotely.
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