ISO 27017
Code of practice for information security controls based on ISO 27002 for cloud services
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Framework Domains (5)
ISO 27017: Cloud Governance
Governance of cloud security (ISO 27017)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27017-01 | Shared responsibility model definition |
| ISO27017-02 | Cloud security policy and strategy |
| ISO27017-03 | Cloud risk assessment |
| ISO27017-04 | Regulatory compliance for cloud services |
| ISO27017-05 | Cloud security roles and responsibilities |
ISO 27017: Cloud Infrastructure Security
Securing cloud infrastructure (ISO 27017)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27017-16 | Virtual network segmentation |
| ISO27017-17 | Container and serverless security |
| ISO27017-18 | Cloud workload protection |
| ISO27017-19 | Image and template hardening |
| ISO27017-20 | Cloud configuration management |
ISO 27017: Cloud Operations & Monitoring
Operating and monitoring cloud securely (ISO 27017)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27017-21 | Cloud security monitoring and logging |
| ISO27017-22 | Incident response in cloud |
| ISO27017-23 | Cloud vulnerability management |
| ISO27017-24 | Cloud change management |
| ISO27017-25 | Service level agreement management |
ISO 27017: Data Protection in Cloud
Protecting data in cloud services (ISO 27017)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27017-11 | Data classification for cloud |
| ISO27017-12 | Encryption of cloud-stored data |
| ISO27017-13 | Data residency and sovereignty |
| ISO27017-14 | Data backup and recovery in cloud |
| ISO27017-15 | Secure data deletion in cloud |
ISO 27017: Identity & Access in Cloud
Identity management in cloud environments (ISO 27017)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO27017-06 | Cloud identity management |
| ISO27017-07 | Multi-factor authentication for cloud |
| ISO27017-08 | Privileged access in cloud environments |
| ISO27017-09 | Federation and single sign-on |
| ISO27017-10 | API security and access tokens |
Maps to 641 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO 27017?
ISO 27017 is a compliance framework from International with 5 domains and 25 controls. Code of practice for information security controls based on ISO 27002 for cloud services It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ISO 27017 have?
ISO 27017 has 25 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are ISO 27017: Cloud Governance (5 controls), ISO 27017: Cloud Infrastructure Security (5 controls), ISO 27017: Cloud Operations & Monitoring (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ISO 27017 map to?
ISO 27017 maps to 641 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISMAP (Japan) (84% coverage), AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar (84% coverage), CAIQ (CSA) (84% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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