Windows Azure receives ISO 27001 certification

We’re delighted to announce that Windows Azure’s core services have now been granted it’s ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certificate from BSI Group. The core services currently covered include: Compute, Storage, Virtual Network, and Virtual Machine.

ISO 27001 is a broad international information security standard. The certificate validates that Microsoft has implemented the internationally recognised information security controls defined in this standard.

We will bring you further news about ISO certification for the additional Azure services when we have it.

Posted by Howard.