The article highlights three critical controls from ISO 27001:2022 to enhance cloud security, providing organizations with guidance on how to protect sensitive data stored in the cloud effectively:
- Contractual Assurance: Control 5.10 emphasizes acceptable use and handling of information, particularly third-party assets like cloud services. It stresses the importance of establishing contractual agreements with cloud providers to ensure data security. Organizations should verify providers’ compliance with standards like ISO 27001 or other independent certifications, check for business continuity guarantees, and ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR or PCI DSS where applicable.
- Cloud-Specific Policies: Control 5.23 introduces the need for processes and policies tailored to cloud services. These should cover the acquisition, use, management, and exit strategies for cloud services. Organizations are advised to define security requirements and clarify roles, responsibilities, and controls between the organization and the provider. Policies should also include handling incidents and outlining exit procedures to maintain security throughout the service lifecycle.
- Extending ISMS: While ISO 27001:2022 offers foundational controls, organizations can enhance their information security management system by adopting supplementary standards like ISO 27017 (focused on cloud-specific controls) and ISO 27018 (privacy in cloud services). However, these extensions currently align with the older ISO 27001:2013 Annex A, necessitating careful integration with updated frameworks.
These controls underscore the importance of robust policies, contractual due diligence, and clear delineation of responsibilities to secure cloud environments effectively. More details can be found here.
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November 22nd, 2024 9:26 am
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