Overview
Compliance frameworks provide a structured approach to security and risk management. Cloud providers offer tools and documentation to help users meet the requirements of various standards.
Common Frameworks
- SOC2: Focuses on security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
- HIPAA: For protecting sensitive patient health information in the US.
- PCI-DSS: For organizations that handle credit card information.
- GDPR: For data protection and privacy in the European Union.
- ISO 27001: An international standard for information security management systems.
Role of the Cloud Provider
Providers are responsible for the compliance of the underlying infrastructure, while users are responsible for the compliance of the applications they build on top (Shared Responsibility Model).