Information security for use of cloud services
Processes for acquisition, use, management and exit from cloud services should be established in accordance with the organization's information security requirements.
Purpose
To ensure cloud services meet the organization's information security requirements.
Implementation Guidance
Assess security controls of cloud service providers
Understand the shared responsibility model
Ensure data location and sovereignty requirements are met
Implement strong authentication and access controls for cloud services
Plan for data extraction and service exit
Recommended Tools
AWS GuardDuty
Managed threat detection service for AWS. Automatically monitors for malicious activity.
GCP Cloud Logging
Centralized logging for Google Cloud Platform. Integrates with all GCP services.
Datadog
Comprehensive monitoring and security platform. Great for teams that need unified observability.
Notion
All-in-one workspace for documentation, policies, and knowledge management. Perfect for startups to manage all ISO 27001 documentation.
ISO 27001 Services from the Directory
These providers can help you implement A.5.23 and achieve ISO 27001 certification.

Advisera
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Anecdotes
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Arrow Cyber Advisors
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Atoro
Atoro offers specialized ISO 27001 certification services for SaaS companies, simplifying compliance with expert tools.

AuditBoard
Enterprise connected risk platform trusted by over 50% of the Fortune 500 for audit, risk, and compliance management.

Bitsecura
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