Information Security Management System for Microsoft’s Cloud Infrastructure

This paper describes the Microsoft Cloud Infrastructure and Operations (MCIO) Information Security Management System (ISMS) program and some of the processes and benefits realized from operating this model. It includes an overview of the key certifications and attestations Microsoft maintains to demonstrate to cloud customers that information security is central to Microsoft’s cloud operations. Microsoft's Cloud Infrastructure and Operations organization delivers the infrastructure and network for over 200 consumer and enterprise cloud services. The Online Services Security and Compliance (OSSC) team within MCIO manages the ISMS and was created to ensure that our cloud services are secure, meet the privacy requirements of our customers, and comply with complex global regulatory requirements and industry standards.

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