We are excited to share that Vretta has secured the ISO/IEC 27017 certification, which is a major milestone that highlights our continued dedication to cloud security excellence. This globally recognized standard, developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), provides specialized guidance for information security in cloud services.

Securing the ISO/IEC 27017 certification further strengthens our efforts to safeguard customer data and ensure secure delivery of our large-scale e-assessment and learning platforms. Unlike general security frameworks, this standard focuses on the unique challenges of cloud computing, offering best practices for both cloud service providers and their customers.

The ISO/IEC 27017 framework outlines essential principles such as:

• Clarity in Shared Responsibilities: Ensuring transparency between cloud providers and clients about who is responsible for what in the cloud ecosystem.

• Cloud-Specific Risk Management: Addressing threats that are unique to virtualized environments and multi-tenant platforms.

• Security Controls for Virtualization: Implementing robust technical controls that protect data in complex cloud architectures.

• PII Protection Alignment: Supporting additional privacy and data protection practices, especially where personal information is involved.

• Operational Transparency: Providing users with insight into data handling and security practices throughout the service lifecycle.

This certification delivers meaningful value to our clients by assuring that their data is managed with enhanced safeguards tailored to the realities of modern cloud environments. It demonstrates our ability to protect sensitive information, minimize risk, and meet global compliance expectations for cloud-based systems.

Zach Williams, Director of Technology at Vretta, remarked “This certification affirms the strength of our cloud security controls and our alignment with global best practices for data protection, virtualization, and shared responsibility in cloud environments.”

Our journey to ISO/IEC 27017 certification involved collaboration across teams, continuous refinement of our cloud governance models, and rigorous evaluation by independent auditors. We view this not as a final destination, but as a continuous commitment to excellence in cloud security.

If you’d like to explore how our certified approach to cloud security can support your transformation initiatives, don’t hesitate to contact us at  info@vretta.com.