ISO 27017:2015
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Framework Domains (17)
Clause 8 – ISO 27017:2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27017-2015::8.1 | Responsibility for assets |
| iso-27017-2015::8.2 | Information classification |
Clause 9 – ISO 27017:2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27017-2015::9.1 | Business requirements of access control |
| iso-27017-2015::9.2 | User access management |
| iso-27017-2015::9.3 | User responsibilities |
| iso-27017-2015::9.4 | System and application access control |
Cloud sector-specific concepts – ISO 27017:2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27017-2015::4.1 | Overview |
| iso-27017-2015::4.2 | Supplier relationships in cloud services |
| iso-27017-2015::4.3 | Relationships between cloud service customers and cloud service providers |
| iso-27017-2015::4.4 | Managing information security risks in cloud services |
| iso-27017-2015::4.5 | Structure of this standard |
Communications security – ISO 27017:2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27017-2015::13.1 | Network security management |
| iso-27017-2015::13.2 | Information transfer |
Compliance – ISO 27017:2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27017-2015::18.1 | Compliance with legal and contractual requirements |
| iso-27017-2015::18.2 | Information security reviews |
Cryptography – ISO 27017:2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27017-2015::10.1 | Cryptographic controls |
Definitions and abbreviations – ISO 27017:2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27017-2015::3.1 | Terms defined elsewhere |
| iso-27017-2015::3.2 | Abbreviations |
Human resource security – ISO 27017:2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27017-2015::7.1 | Prior to employment |
| iso-27017-2015::7.2 | During employment |
Information security aspects of business continuity management – ISO 27017:2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27017-2015::17.1 | Information security continuity |
| iso-27017-2015::17.2 | Redundancies |
Information security incident management – ISO 27017:2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27017-2015::16.1 | Management of information security incidents and improvements |
Information security policies – ISO 27017:2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27017-2015::5.1 | Management direction for information security |
Normative references – ISO 27017:2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27017-2015::2.1 | Identical Recommendations | International Standards |
| iso-27017-2015::2.2 | Additional References |
Operations security – ISO 27017:2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27017-2015::12.1 | Operational procedures and responsibilities |
| iso-27017-2015::12.2 | Protection from malware |
| iso-27017-2015::12.3 | Backup |
| iso-27017-2015::12.4 | Logging and monitoring |
| iso-27017-2015::12.5 | Control of operational software |
| iso-27017-2015::12.6 | Technical vulnerability management |
| iso-27017-2015::12.7 | Information systems audit considerations |
Organization of information security – ISO 27017:2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27017-2015::6.1 | Internal organization |
| iso-27017-2015::6.2 | Mobile devices and teleworking |
Physical and environmental security – ISO 27017:2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27017-2015::11.1 | Secure areas |
| iso-27017-2015::11.2 | Equipment |
Supplier relationships – ISO 27017:2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27017-2015::15.1 | Information security in supplier relationships |
| iso-27017-2015::15.2 | Supplier service delivery management |
System acquisition, development and maintenance – ISO 27017:2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-27017-2015::14.1 | Security requirements of information systems |
| iso-27017-2015::14.2 | Security in development and support processes |
| iso-27017-2015::14.3 | Test data |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with ISO 27017:2015, you already cover:
ISO 27701:2019
71%
30 controls mapped
Compare →ISO 27018:2019
50%
21 controls mapped
Compare →ISO 27043
19%
8 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO 27017:2015?
ISO 27017:2015 is a compliance framework from International with 17 domains and 42 controls. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ISO 27017:2015 have?
ISO 27017:2015 has 42 controls organised across 17 domains. The largest domains are Operations security – ISO 27017:2015 (7 controls), Cloud sector-specific concepts – ISO 27017:2015 (5 controls), Clause 9 – ISO 27017:2015 (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ISO 27017:2015 map to?
ISO 27017:2015 maps to 43 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 27701:2019 (71% coverage), ISO 27018:2019 (50% coverage), ISO 27043 (19% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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