Australian businesses are under increasing pressure to meet new data security regulations, especially when moving to the cloud. With updated laws like the Privacy Act Amendment Act 2024 and the Cyber Security Act 2024, the demand for compliant, well-governed cloud environments has never been higher.
ISO 27001 is an internationally recognised information security standard that provides cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) with a proven framework to help meet these regulations. For organisations migrating to AWS, understanding and aligning with ISO 27001 is key to protecting data integrity and confidentiality at every stage of the process.
If you’re considering moving to the cloud, WOLK’s AWS specialists can guide you through a secure, compliant migration and help you apply ISO 27001-aligned practices that reduce risk and support long-term data governance.
How ISO 27001 Protects Australian Organisations In the Cloud
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 defines the requirements for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving an information security management system (ISMS). Its principles focus on safeguarding sensitive information, mitigating risks, and ensuring ongoing protection through technical and organisational controls.
Australia recognises ISO 27001-compliant systems as part of its broader cybersecurity and privacy framework. Amazon Web Services (AWS) maintains its own ISO 27001 certification, meaning the infrastructure your cloud workloads run on meets globally accepted security standards, making it easier to meet Australian compliance expectations.
This certification provides a strong foundation for secure cloud operations for organisations migrating to AWS, but your configuration and management practices must also follow the same security standards.
How AWS Supports ISO 27001 Compliance
AWS offers services and governance tools that support your compliance with ISO 27001, especially during and after cloud migration. These features help maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data in line with ISO principles, including:
- Shared responsibility model. AWS secures the cloud infrastructure, while your team manages what’s inside. Services like AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) help you restrict access to authorised personnel, preserving confidentiality and minimising internal risks.
- Data encryption standards. AWS Key Management Service (KMS) supports ISO 27001-compliant encryption methods like AES-256, protecting data at rest and in transit. This helps maintain data integrity during transfer and storage.
- Audit trails and data logs. ISO 27001 recommends logging all user activities and system usage. Services like AWS CloudTrail and AWS Config log data access and changes in configurations make it easier to investigate incidents.
- Access to compliance reports. Document and demonstrate your organisation’s compliance with ISO 27001 and other nationally recognised standards with AWS Artifact.
Build a Secure Data Environment With WOLK
At WOLK, we know data security and can guide you through Amazon Web Services (AWS). Our Melbourne-based team is ready to help you migrate your business data to AWS while keeping your organisation compliant with data security standards.
Contact us today to start building a cloud environment that protects your data, supports compliance, and scales with your business.