Blue Car Technologies Achieves ISO/IEC 27017:2015 Compliance!

Blue Car Technologies has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to information security by achieving ISO/IEC 27017 compliance, marking a crucial step in the journey toward securing our cloud infrastructure and services. By increasing our stringent auditing process for a secure supplier network and further protecting our clients’ data within our cloud services, we exemplify ourselves as a dependable partner for your application hosting, custom software development, integration, and support requirements.  

Understanding ISO/IEC 27017: The Gold Standard for Cloud Security, and its Importance.

ISO/IEC 27017:2015 stands as the premier international standard specifically designed for cloud security environments. This code of practice provides comprehensive targeted guidance for both cloud service providers and cloud service customers to address the unique risks inherent to cloud computing environments.  The standard extends beyond the traditional ISO 27001 controls by incorporating 37 enhanced security measures alongside seven additional controls exclusive to cloud services.  ¹  

These specific controls address critical areas such as: ² 

• Shared responsibility models  

• Secure date removal and return procedures  

• Virtual environment segregation  

• Virtual machine hardening requirements   

• Administrative operation security  

• Comprehensive monitoring capabilities  

• Alignment of security management across virtual and physical networks  

The modern legal technology stack, while still utilizing on-premises solutions, has seen increasing use of multi-layered ecosystems of cloud-native applications and services. While cloud platforms are becoming standard across sectors, the legal industry's unique responsibility for handling highly sensitive data requires a robust cloud infrastructure. ³  

With the average legal professional using many tools to handle client work, integration solutions that can bridge the gap between platforms, or even provide cloud-based services with SaaS solutions, are adopted to bring together a fragmented technology landscape that would otherwise have presented a significant barrier to efficiency. ^4 5  

Not only do legal practices and service providers to the legal sector benefit from aligning with GDPR, NIST cybersecurity frameworks, and Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board (BSB) regulations, but they also solidify the following: enhanced customer trust, improved risk management capabilities, clearer accountability frameworks, and global recognition of cloud security excellence. ⁶    

What does our achievement mean for you?

With this accomplishment comes immediate and long-term advantages for both existing clients and prospective customers. You can be assured that all information processed through our managed cloud services maintains the highest security standards.

This significantly reduces the risk of security breaches and the chances of a compromised supplier network.

Our clients can now confidently demonstrate their own due diligence and compliance efforts, knowing that their chosen technology partner

adheres to internationally recognised best practices across information and cloud services security.

Your vendor assessment process is also simplified, as third-party auditing requirements are already implemented and continuously monitored.

For law firms and legal departments utilizing our integration services and bespoke software solutions, this certification offers value in meeting increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. The legal sector faces unique challenges in cloud adoption, including GDPR compliance, data residency requirements, and the need to maintain privileged communications. Our ISO/IEC 27017 certification ensures that these critical requirements are not only met but exceeded through comprehensive security controls designed specifically for cloud environments. ⁸ 

Most importantly, ISO/IEC 27017:2015’s dedicated focus on cloud environments elevates the integrity of our managed cloud hosting and support services. When paired with our distinctive approach in acting as an extension of your team, our compliance ensures not only that recognised security benchmarks are met, but that the measures we implement are shaped around how your organisation operates. From infrastructure to policy alignment, our cloud environments are tailored to reflect your internal governance, offering a secure, compliant foundation that integrates seamlessly with your existing policies and internal workflows. 

Our commitment to future growth.  

Pursuing certifications and compliance on information security frameworks to bolster our security is the foundation of our continued excellence in offering best-in-class services. Forward-thinking adaptation to emerging threats, identifying our weak spots and regulatory changes, is how we continue to be proactive in adopting cybersecurity best practices into our organisation. In doing so, we further commit to being a strategic, long-term partner for our clients as a core pillar of our services.   

[1] ISMS online, "Iso/IEC 27017 Cloud Security Controls" (ISMS online, 18th September 2025) ISO/IEC 27017 Standard for Cloud Security Controls and Cloud Services

[2] Microsoft, "ISO/IEC 27017:2015 Code of Practice for Information Security Controls" (Microsoft, 12th July 2023) ISO/IEC 27017:2015 Code of Practice for Information Security Controls - Microsoft Compliance | Microsoft Learn

[3] [5] William Pourmajidi, Lei Zhang, John Steinbacher and Tony Erwin, "A Reference Architecture for Governance of Cloud Native Applications" (arXiv, 3rd January 2025) A Reference Architecture for Governance of Cloud Native Applications

[4] LEX247, "Cloud-Native First, AI Second: Why Law Firms Can't Build on Fragmented Foundations" (LEX247, 6th May 2025) Cloud-Native First, AI Second: Why Law Firms Can't Build on Fragmented Foundations - LEX247

[6] [8] IOMART, "Cloud Security in the Legal Sector Managing Risks, Compliance and Cyber Threats" (LPM, 17th April 2025) Cloud security in the legal sector: Managing risks, compliance and cyber threats

[7] LRQA, "Benefits of ISO 27017 for Cloud Service Customers (CSC)" (LRQA, 2025) ISO 27017 and Cloud Service Customers | LRQA UK