We go beyond checklists by validating controls against real-world attack scenarios, ensuring ISO 27017 certification actually secures your cloud services.
Achieving ISO 27017 compliance demonstrates that your cloud environment follows best practices for data security, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Organizations pursuing ISO 27017 certification show a proactive commitment to secure cloud operations, helping to build trust with customers, partners, and regulators in an increasingly cloud-driven world.
ISO/IEC 27017 is a security standard specifically designed for cloud service providers and cloud users. It extends ISO 27001 by providing additional guidelines and controls to address cloud-specific security risks.
Mitigate risks such as data leakage, unauthorized access, and misconfigurations.
Leverage existing security measures to streamline compliance.
Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding client PII and meeting industry standards.
Sets your business apart by showcasing robust security measures.
Meets client requirements for vendor compliance, avoiding delays in deal closures.
Mitigates potential data breaches by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.
Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding client PII and meeting industry standards.
Sets your business apart by showcasing robust security measures.
Mitigates potential data breaches by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.
Meets client requirements for vendor compliance, avoiding delays in deal closures.
Mitigates potential data breaches by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.
Establishes a foundation for future security improvements and compliance efforts.
Establishes a foundation for future security improvements and compliance efforts.
Improve security processes and optimize risk management workflows.
We analyze your current processes and identify areas that need improvement to meet the requirements.
Our team provides a detailed plan to address gaps, including technical and operational controls.
We work with your team to implement necessary controls and ensure readiness for the audit.
Our experts conduct the required testing, such as penetration testing (PT) and vulnerability scans, to validate the effectiveness of your controls and identify any remaining risks.
Before the final audit, we conduct an Internal Audit to make sure there are no surprises.
Our certification arm steps in to conduct the offcial ISO 27017 audit.
Maintaining ISO 27017 compliance is an ongoing effort. With our Compliance as a Service (CaaS) offering, you can outsource the management of your ISO 27017 maintenance efforts to us. From regular vulnerability scans and penetration testing to quarterly reviews and annual recertification preparation, we handle it all—allowing you to focus on your core business operations.
ISO 27017 consulting covers the full path from gap assessment to certification. This includes reviewing your current cloud security controls against the standard’s requirements, building a remediation plan, supporting implementation, running an internal audit, and coordinating the final certification body audit. For organizations already certified under ISO 27001, we identify which cloud-specific controls need to be added or strengthened so the process is as efficient as possible.
The certification audit is conducted in two stages. Stage 1 reviews your documentation to confirm your cloud security policies and procedures are in place and aligned with ISO 27017 requirements. Stage 2 is the main audit, where the auditor tests whether those controls are actually operating as documented. They will look at your cloud configurations, access management practices, incident response records, and vendor agreements, among other areas. If any nonconformities are identified, you address them before the certificate is issued.
Most organizations complete the process in three to six months. The timeline depends on how mature your existing security program is, the complexity of your cloud environment, and how quickly gaps identified during the assessment are remediated. Organizations that already hold ISO 27001 certification typically move faster because many foundational controls are already in place.
ISO 27017 and ISO 27018 are complementary standards that are often pursued together. ISO 27017 addresses cloud security controls broadly, covering both cloud service providers and cloud users. ISO 27018 focuses specifically on the protection of personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud environments. If your cloud services involve processing personal data, pursuing both certifications together is common and makes sense operationally, since they share overlapping control requirements and can be audited simultaneously.
ISO 27017 is relevant for any organization that provides or heavily relies on cloud services. This includes cloud service providers (CSPs), SaaS companies, managed service providers, and enterprises that use cloud infrastructure to process sensitive customer or operational data. It is also increasingly requested by enterprise customers and government agencies as part of vendor due diligence, making it a practical requirement for companies looking to close deals with security-conscious buyers.
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