ISO/IEC 27001 overview
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent nongovernmental organization and the world’s largest developer of voluntary international standards. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the world’s leading organization for the preparation and publication of international standards for electrical, electronic, and related technologies.
Out of that risk management process will help determine which of the ISO 27001 Annex A controls may need to be applied in the management of those security oriented risks. Some organisations may choose not to take their Information Security Management System to certification but simply align to the ISO 27001 standard. ISO 27001 template A Simple And Clean Approach To Compliance An Internationally recognised standard that provides you with instructions on how to build, manage, and improve an Information Security Management System.
Published under the joint ISO/IEC subcommittee, the ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards outlines hundreds of controls and control mechanisms to help organizations of all types and sizes keep information assets secure. These global standards provide a framework for policies and procedures that include all legal, physical, and technical controls involved in an organization’s information risk management processes.
ISO/IEC 27001 is a security standard that formally specifies an Information Security Management System (ISMS) that is intended to bring information security under explicit management control. As a formal specification, it mandates requirements that define how to implement, monitor, maintain, and continually improve the ISMS. It also prescribes a set of best practices that include documentation requirements, divisions of responsibility, availability, access control, security, auditing, and corrective and preventive measures. Certification to ISO/IEC 27001 helps organizations comply with numerous regulatory and legal requirements that relate to the security of information.
Overview
ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is a security management standard that specifies security management best practices and comprehensive security controls following the ISO/IEC 27002 best practice guidance. The basis of this certification is the development and implementation of a rigorous security program, which includes the development and implementation of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) which defines how AWS perpetually manages security in a holistic, comprehensive manner. This widely-recognized international security standard specifies that AWS do the following:
- We systematically evaluate our information security risks, taking into account the impact of threats and vulnerabilities.
- We design and implement a comprehensive suite of information security controls and other forms of risk management to address customer and architecture security risks.
- We have an overarching management process to ensure that the information security controls meet our needs on an ongoing basis.
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AWS has certification for compliance with ISO/IEC 27001:2013, 27017:2015, and 27018:2014. These certifications are performed by independent third-party auditors. Our compliance with these internationally-recognized standards and code of practice is evidence of our commitment to information security at every level of our organization, and that the AWS security program is in accordance with industry leading best practices.
Which AWS Regions are covered?
The covered AWS Regions that are in scope can be found on the AWS ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification.How will this impact my server instances and data?
Your services will not be impacted. We continue to strive to provide the highest levels of security. The certification is a security credential for your reference.Who is the certifying agent?
The AWS certification for ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is verified by EY CertifyPoint, an ISO certifying agent accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council, a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). Certificates issued by EY CertifyPoint are recognized as valid certificates in all countries with an IAF member. For a list of all countries with an IAF member, see the IAF Members and Signatories webpage.Can my organization be ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified by association?
Your organization is not automatically certified by association. However, if you are pursuing ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification while operating part or all of your IT in the AWS cloud, the AWS certification may make it easier for you to certify. The ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification for AWS covers the AWS security management process over a specified scope of services and data centers.What AWS services are in scope for the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification?
The covered AWS services that are in scope for the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification can be found on ISO Certified. If you would like to learn more about using these services or have interest in other services, please contact us.Can you provide a copy of the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standard?
No, AWS cannot distribute copies of the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standard. A preview of the ISO/IEC 27001:2103 standard is available for free, and the full text is available for purchase, on the ISO website. ISO has made the decision to copyright their standards in an effort to help fund the processes leading to development.
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