ISO/IEC 27017 Cloud Security Audit & Certification Services

Secure Your Cloud Environment with ISO/IEC 27017 Certification

Lazarus Alliance provides specialized audit services to implement and certify ISO/IEC 27017 controls, helping cloud service providers (CSPs) and cloud service customers (CSCs) demonstrate robust information security in IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments. As an accredited ISO 27001 certification body, we specialize in independent, efficient audits for organizations worldwide—often combining ISO 27001 and ISO 27017 into a single, streamlined certification process. Our proactive approach, powered by proprietary tools like the IT Audit Machine, helps you achieve cloud security certification faster and more cost-effectively than traditional auditors.

ISO/IEC 27017 Certification with Lazarus Alliance

ISO/IEC 27017:2015 is the international code of practice for information security controls specifically tailored to cloud services. It extends ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 by providing enhanced guidance on 37 controls and adding 7 new cloud-specific controls (CLD) to address unique risks like shared responsibilities, multi-tenancy, virtualization, and secure asset management in the cloud.

As a fully accredited certification body, Lazarus Alliance conducts impartial Stage 1 (documentation and readiness review) and Stage 2 (implementation and effectiveness) audits. For most clients, we extend the scope of your ISO 27001 ISMS to include ISO 27017 requirements, issuing a combined certificate that recognizes compliance with both standards upon successful completion.

We also offer optional gap analyses and readiness assessments tailored to ISO/IEC 27017 cloud controls to identify deficiencies early, saving you time and reducing risks before the formal audit. Due to accreditation requirements, we maintain strict independence and do not provide ISMS implementation consulting.

Why Choose Lazarus Alliance for Your ISO/IEC 27017 Cloud Security Certification?

Accredited expertise with decades of global experience in ISO 27001 and cloud-specific extensions
Streamlined process using innovative tools like the IT Audit Machine
Competitive pricing tailored to your organization’s size, scope, and cloud environment
Annual surveillance and re-certification support for ongoing ISO 27001 + 27017 compliance
Proven track record of helping cloud providers and users achieve combined certification efficiently

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Lazarus Alliance is an accredited certification body for ISO/IEC 27001 and its cloud extension, ISO/IEC 27017. We conduct formal audits and issue combined certificates referencing both standards, but we cannot provide consulting services for designing or implementing your ISMS due to accreditation rules requiring independence.

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The ISO/IEC 27017 certification process with Lazarus Alliance follows the standard two-stage ISO 27001 audit approach, with the scope extended to include ISO 27017 cloud-specific controls:

Optional Pre-Certification Steps

Gap Analysis (Early-Stage Assessment) — Lazarus Alliance evaluates your existing controls against both ISO 27001 and the additional ISO 27017 requirements, including the shared-responsibility matrix and the 7 new CLD controls. Ideal for organizations early in their cloud security journey.
Readiness Assessment (Pre-Assessment) — This informal, high-level review examines your intended scope, policies, procedures, cloud-specific controls, and documentation. It identifies gaps in areas such as multi-tenancy, virtualization security, and asset management to prepare you effectively for the formal audit.

Formal Certification Audit: This is the required process for initial certification (typically combined ISO 27001 + 27017):

Stage 1 Audit (Document and Readiness Review): Lazarus Alliance reviews your ISMS policies, processes, scope, risk assessment, Statement of Applicability (SoA) updated for ISO 27017, cloud shared-responsibility definitions, and other required documentation. The goal is to confirm your framework—including cloud extensions—is ready for deeper testing. This stage can be performed onsite or remotely.
Stage 2 Audit (Implementation and Effectiveness Review): Conducted after Stage 1 (typically a few weeks later), this in-depth audit verifies that your ISMS, including all ISO 27017 controls, is fully implemented, operating, monitored, and maintained. It includes interviews, observation of cloud-related processes, and evidence review (often onsite or in relevant cloud environments). Upon success, Lazarus Alliance issues a certificate recognizing compliance with both ISO 27001 and ISO 27017.

The total timeline varies significantly (from a few months to up to a year) depending on your organization’s size, complexity, cloud deployment model (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), and existing ISMS maturity.

Post-Certification Maintenance

Certification lasts 3 years.
Annual surveillance audits confirm ongoing compliance with both standards.
A full re-certification audit occurs before expiry to renew the combined certificate.

Lazarus Alliance emphasizes that the process duration depends heavily on how closely your current management system and cloud operations already conform to ISO 27017 requirements. For more details or to start your cloud security certification, contact us directly at 1-888-896-7580. Note that you’ll need to build and implement (or extend) your ISMS independently or with a separate consultant before engaging us for the formal audit.

Basic ISO/IEC 27017 Cloud Security Certification Timeline – What to Expect with Lazarus Alliance

Achieving ISO/IEC 27017 certification with Lazarus Alliance, an accredited certification body, is accomplished by extending the scope of your ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) to include the cloud-specific controls in ISO/IEC 27017. This results in a single certificate referencing both standards. The overall timeline varies significantly based on your organization’s size, complexity, cloud environment (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), scope, and current ISMS maturity, ranging from a few months to over a year. Lazarus Alliance’s proactive approach and proprietary IT Audit Machine often help streamline assessments for faster progress.

Here’s a typical timeline breakdown:

Pre-Certification Preparation (Optional but Recommended: 1–6+ Months)

Gap Analysis or Readiness Assessment: Ideal if you’re adding cloud services to an existing ISO 27001 ISMS or building cloud controls from the ground up. Lazarus Alliance performs a high-level review of your scope, policies, procedures, risk assessment, Statement of Applicability (SoA) updated for ISO 27017, shared-responsibility matrix, and the 7 new CLD controls to identify gaps. This informal step saves time and money by resolving issues before formal audits.
- Duration: A few weeks (depending on your team’s availability).
ISMS Extension/Implementation: Refine or extend your ISMS to address ISO 27017 requirements independently (or with a separate consultant—Lazarus Alliance cannot provide implementation consulting due to independence requirements).
- This is often the longest phase, taking months for most organizations, especially when defining cloud shared responsibilities and implementing controls for multi-tenancy, virtualization, and asset management.

Initial Certification Audit (2–12 Weeks Once Ready) (Typically combined ISO 27001 + 27017 audit)

Stage 1 Audit (Documentation and Readiness Review): Lazarus Alliance reviews your ISMS policies, risk assessment, updated SoA, cloud-specific documentation, and framework. Often remote or onsite.
- Duration: 1–2 weeks.
- Outcome: Areas of concern identified; time allowed to address them (typically 2–8 weeks).
Stage 2 Audit (Implementation and Effectiveness Review): In-depth onsite or remote testing, including interviews, process observation, evidence verification, and evaluation of cloud-specific controls to confirm your extended ISMS is operational and effective.
- Duration: 1–4 weeks (depending on scope, locations, and cloud environments).
- Outcome: If successful, Lazarus Alliance issues your official certificate recognizing compliance with both ISO 27001 and ISO 27017.

Post-Certification Maintenance (Ongoing Over 3 Years)

Certification Validity: 3 years from issuance.
Annual Surveillance Audits: Brief reviews to confirm ongoing compliance with both standards, check for changes in your cloud environment, and perform limited testing of cloud controls.
- Duration: Typically 1–2 days each (Years 1 and 2).
Re-Certification Audit: Full audit before expiry to renew the combined certificate for another 3 years.
- Similar to the initial Stages 1 and 2, with a focus on continual improvement in cloud security.

Lazarus Alliance emphasizes that timelines are highly dependent on your readiness—the better your existing ISMS aligns with ISO 27017 cloud requirements, the quicker the process. Many clients complete formal audits efficiently thanks to early gap/readiness work focused on cloud extensions.

Ready to begin your cloud security certification? Contact Lazarus Alliance at 1-888-896-7580 or lazarusalliance.com for a customized quote, timeline estimate, and guidance on your ISO 27017 certification journey with a trusted, accredited partner.

What is ISO/IEC 27017 and how does it relate to cloud security?

ISO/IEC 27017:2015 is an international code of practice that provides guidelines for information security controls specifically tailored to cloud services. It extends ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 by adding enhanced guidance on 37 controls and introducing 7 new cloud-specific controls (CLD) to address risks like shared responsibilities, multi-tenancy, virtualization, and asset management in IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments.

What is the difference between ISO 27017 and ISO 27001?

ISO/IEC 27001 is the certifiable standard for establishing a general Information Security Management System (ISMS). ISO/IEC 27017 is not standalone—it's a cloud-focused extension that builds on ISO 27001/27002 with additional implementation guidance and new controls for cloud service providers (CSPs) and customers (CSCs). Certification always references both standards together.

Can you get ISO 27017 certification without ISO 27001?

No. ISO 27017 is a code of practice, not a standalone certifiable standard. It must be implemented by extending the scope of your ISO 27001 ISMS. Successful audits result in a combined certificate recognizing compliance with both ISO 27001 and ISO 27017.

Who should pursue ISO 27017 certification?

ISO 27017 is ideal for cloud service providers (CSPs) offering IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS, as well as cloud service customers (CSCs) using third-party cloud services. It's especially valuable for organizations with an existing ISO 27001 certification looking to demonstrate robust cloud-specific security and clarify shared responsibilities.

What are the 7 new cloud-specific controls in ISO 27017?

The standard introduces these CLD controls:

CLD.6.3.1: Shared roles and responsibilities
CLD.8.1.5: Asset return/removal upon termination
CLD.9.5.1: Segregation in virtual environments
CLD.9.5.2: Virtual machine hardening
CLD.12.1.5: Administrative operations in cloud
CLD.12.4.5: Monitoring for customers
CLD.13.1.4: Virtual/physical network alignment

How long does ISO 27017 certification take and what is the process?

Timelines vary from a few months to over a year, depending on your organization's size, cloud complexity, and ISMS maturity. The process follows ISO 27001's two-stage audit (Stage 1: documentation review; Stage 2: implementation effectiveness) with the scope extended to include ISO 27017 controls. Optional gap analyses and readiness assessments can accelerate preparation.

How much does ISO 27017 audit and certification cost?

Costs depend on factors like organization size, scope, cloud environment complexity, and existing ISO 27001 maturity. As an accredited body, Lazarus Alliance provides competitive, tailored pricing—contact us at 1-888-896-7580 or via lazarusalliance.com for a customized quote. Combined audits with ISO 27001 often reduce overall expenses.

What are the benefits of ISO 27017 certification for cloud providers and users?

It mitigates cloud-specific risks, builds customer trust through audited shared-responsibility models, provides a competitive edge in tenders, aligns with regulations like GDPR and SOC 2, and results in a single 3-year certificate (with annual surveillance) demonstrating internationally recognized cloud security excellence.

Benefits of ISO/IEC 27017 Cloud Security Certification

Enhanced Cloud-Specific Security and Risk Management: ISO 27017 extends ISO 27001 with tailored guidance and 7 new controls (CLD) that address unique cloud risks such as shared responsibilities, multi-tenancy, virtualization security, and secure asset management, significantly reducing the likelihood and impact of cloud-related incidents.
Cost Savings from Cloud Breach Prevention: By proactively identifying and mitigating cloud vulnerabilities (e.g., misconfigured services, data isolation failures, or insecure APIs), organizations avoid costly breaches, remediation expenses, regulatory fines, and reputational damage common in cloud environments.
Competitive Advantage in Cloud Services: Certification signals mature cloud security practices, serving as a powerful differentiator for cloud service providers (CSPs) and customers (CSCs). It helps win contracts, respond to tenders, and meet customer requirements in markets where cloud security assurance is mandatory.
Builds Trust with Cloud Customers, Partners, and Stakeholders: Demonstrates a clear, audited commitment to protecting data in IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments, including transparent shared-responsibility models—reassuring clients and partners that their information is secure in your cloud.
Stronger Alignment with Cloud-Focused Regulations and Frameworks: Complements standards like ISO 27001, ISO 27018 (cloud privacy), SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and cloud-specific requirements (e.g., AWS Well-Architected, Azure Security Benchmark), simplifying compliance reporting and audits for cloud deployments.
Improved Operational Efficiency in Cloud Environments: Streamlines security processes across hybrid and multi-cloud setups, reduces redundant controls, and embeds cloud-aware continual improvement into operations.
Better Incident Response and Resilience in the Cloud: Promotes structured incident management tailored to cloud services, faster detection/response to threats in dynamic environments, and stronger business continuity for cloud-dependent operations.
Market Confidence for Cloud Providers and Users: For CSPs, it assures customers of robust controls; for CSCs, it proves due diligence in selecting and monitoring cloud providers—enhancing overall ecosystem trust and often attracting security-conscious talent.

Overall, adding ISO 27017 certification to your ISO 27001 ISMS transforms cloud security from a shared risk into a strategic advantage. The combined certification is valid for 3 years with ongoing surveillance audits to maintain compliance with both standards, delivering long-term value for organizations operating in or relying on cloud services.

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