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ISO 27017

Cloud Data Protection

ISO 27017 is the global standard used by organisations to strengthen their current cloud data protection and cloud security services. The standard highlights the actions an organisation must take in creating new data protection measures following current ISO 27017 requirements and regulations. 

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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 ISO 27017 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 ISO 27017 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.

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What are the benefits?

Enhanced data security

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Compliance with regulations

Integrated cloud security

Clear roles and responsibilities

Effective cloud controls

Effective cloud controls

Increased Efficiency

Competitive advantage

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Demonstrated compliance

Resilient data security

Global-market-access

Risk reduction

Cost Efficiency

Cost reduction

Competitive Advantage

Operational improvements

Strengthened systems

Strengthened systems

Key Requirements of ISO 27017

The ISO 27017 standard outlines a number of requirements that organisations must meet to demonstrate their commitment to Cloud Data Protection. These include

Clear Additional Control and Guidance: Provide clear and additional control and implementation guidance tailored for cloud-based services.

Accountability for Cloud Transactions: Introduce accountability measures for transactions occurring between individuals utilising cloud services, both customers and providers.

Operational Improvements: Implement operational improvements across a broad spectrum to enhance overall cloud security and data protection.

Risk Reduction in Cloud Services: Reduce the risk of security issues arising on cloud services through comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation measures.

Strengthening of Other Systems: Potentially strengthen other systems within an organisation, aligning with the broader 27001 series.

Cloud-Sector-Specific Compliance: Select controls and measures based on legal, contractual, regulatory or other cloud-sector-specific information security requirements.

Implementing ISO 27017

Embarking on the journey to achieve ISO 27017 certification for your Cloud Data Protection requires concerted efforts across your organisation. You may wish to have a certification body conduct a Gap Analysis to review the readiness of your Cloud Data Protection before going through the Certification Assessments.

As well as a Gap Analysis, training courses are also a good way to ensure your teams are prepared and understand what ISO 27017 certification involves. Certification Europe provides ISO 27017 Introduction training courses to support you. These are led by experts in the field of Cloud Data Protection, catering to diverse organisational requirements, and encompassing implementation strategies, internal auditing techniques and continuous improvement practices.

To find out more, click the course titles on the right or get in touch with our training team by completing this form. 

Embarking on the journey to achieve ISO 27017 certification for your Cloud Data Protection requires concerted efforts across your organisation. You may wish to have a certification body conduct a Gap Analysis to review the readiness of your Cloud Data Protection before going through the Certification Assessments.

As well as a Gap Analysis, training courses are also a good way to ensure your teams are prepared and understand what ISO 27017 certification involves. Certification Europe provides ISO 27017 Introduction training courses to support you. These are led by experts in the field of Cloud Data Protection, catering to diverse organisational requirements, and encompassing implementation strategies, internal auditing techniques and continuous improvement practices.

To find out more, click the course titles below or get in touch with our training team by completing this form. 

Becoming Certified to ISO 27017

Stage One

The initial assessment determines if the mandatory requirements of the standard are being met and if the management system is capable of proceeding to Stage 2.

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Stage Two

The second assessment determines the effectiveness of the system, and seeks to confirm that the management system is implemented and operational.

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Recommendation for Certification

At this point in the process we review any corrective actions taken to address findings raised at Stage 1 & 2. Certification may be recommended.

3

Certification Review & Decision

The organisations files are reviewed by an independent and impartial panel and the certification decision is made.

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Certification Achived

Successful certification is communicated to the client. Certificates are issued.

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Becoming Certified to ISO 27017

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ISO 27017 FAQs

We have been a worldwide accredited certification organisation since 1999, with offices in Ireland, the UK, Italy, and Japan. Our assessment teams have over 15 years of expertise in delivering certification to countries worldwide.

We’re accredited by the INAB and meet rigorous international certification standards, delivering ISO expertise to audit and certify ISO standards.

Accreditation is when a certification body is recognised to offer certification services. To become accredited, Certification Europe is required to implement a Quality Management System, which is assessed by an Independent Authorised Body (Irish National Accreditation Body) to determine that it meets International Standards.

We’re audited annually to ensure our services meet the exact requirements of the relevant accreditation standards.

ISO 27017 is accredited by the INAB (Irish National Accreditation Body).

ISO 27017:2015 is the latest standards framework in place for ISO 27017. It is connected to the wider ISO 27000 series of international ISO standards that focus on international security managements systems which organisations need to strengthen their cloud data protection services.

ISO 27001 is the international standard used by organisations worldwide to manage information security. It was first created by the International Organisation for Standardization. 

Yes, to gain ISO 27017 certification, your organisation will have to prove it has appropriate ISO 27001 systems in place to begin the ISO 27017 certification process.

ISO 27017 is suitable for all types and sizes of organisations – from SMEs and smaller businesses to large corporations and government departments – that need to securely handle and process data using cloud-based systems, or that provide cloud-based services to clients. The internationally recognised standard is used by many industry sectors such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing, construction and financial services.

ISO standard certification usually lasts for three years. During this time, auditors will conduct routine checks on a six-monthly basis to ensure the requirements for ISO 27017 certification are still being met.

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