Cloud Compliance Audit Checklist

General Information
Organization Name
Audit Date
Auditor
Cloud Service Provider(s)
1. Access Control
Requirement Compliant (Yes/No) Comments
Are user access levels reviewed regularly?
Is multi-factor authentication enabled?
Are privileges removed promptly after user departure?
2. Data Security & Privacy
Requirement Compliant (Yes/No) Comments
Is data encrypted at rest and in transit?
Are backups performed and tested regularly?
Is there a data retention and deletion policy?
3. Compliance & Governance
Requirement Compliant (Yes/No) Comments
Are relevant compliance frameworks identified?
Are audits and assessments performed regularly?
Is there documentation of compliance processes?
4. Incident Response
Requirement Compliant (Yes/No) Comments
Is an incident response plan in place?
Are incidents recorded and reviewed?
Is staff trained in cloud incident response?
5. Vendor Management
Requirement Compliant (Yes/No) Comments
Are vendor contracts reviewed for compliance?
Is there a process for evaluating vendor risk?
Are service-level agreements (SLAs) monitored?