What Is ISO 27017?
ISO 27017, part of the ISO 27000 series, is a global standard designed to strengthen cloud data protection and security services for organisations.
By obtaining this ISO certification, organisations can build a robust Cloud Data Protection system, enabling them to achieve the following requirements:
- Enhance Data Protection Measures: Create new data protection measures in line with current requirements and regulations.
- Demonstrate Expertise: Achieve ISO 27017 certification through an internationally accredited body, showcasing knowledge and understanding of cloud data protection and ISO 27017 cloud security.
- Tackle Broader Security Issues: Highlight your organisation’s robustness in addressing broader security issues.
- Build Customer Trust: Win your customer’s trust with this ISO certification to show your commitment to data responsibility.
- Assure Stakeholders: Provide assurance to stakeholders and investors that your organisation takes data and cloud security seriously.
ISO 27017, developed by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and published in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), is a risk assessment standard. The controls and measures selected can depend on legal, contractual, regulatory or other cloud-sector-specific information security requirements.