Microsoft has
announced that Microsoft Azure has obtained the ISO/IEC 27017:2015 certification, an
international standard that aligns with and complements the ISO/IEC 27002:2013 with
an emphasis on cloud-specific threats and risks.
This
certification provides guidance on 37 controls in ISO/IEC 27002 and features
seven new controls not addressed in ISO/IEC 27002. Both cloud service providers
and cloud service customers can leverage this guidance to effectively design
and implement cloud computing information security controls. Customers can
download the ISO/IEC 27017 certificate which demonstrates Microsoft’s continuous
commitment to providing a secure and compliant cloud environment for its
customers.
Microsoft Azure
helps customers meet their compliance requirements across a broad range of regulated
industries and markets including financial services, healthcare, life sciences,
media and entertainment, worldwide public sector, and US federal, state and
local government.
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