Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)
Cloud security controls for organizations using cloud services
What you'll receive:
- Scored gap report showing your compliance level
- AI-generated findings prioritized by severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low)
- Actionable recommendations for each finding
- Professional PDF report for leadership and auditors
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Overview
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) provides security guidance for cloud computing. The CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) is specifically designed to provide fundamental security principles to guide cloud vendors and to assist prospective cloud customers in assessing the overall security risk of a cloud provider.
Key Features
Cloud Controls Matrix with 197 control objectives
Aligned with industry-accepted security standards
Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ)
Security Trust Assurance and Risk (STAR) program
Benefits
Reduces cloud security risks
Provides standardized cloud security assessment
Facilitates cloud vendor evaluation
Supports cloud compliance requirements
Who Should Use This Framework
Organizations using cloud services
Cloud service providers
Companies migrating to cloud infrastructure
Businesses requiring cloud security assurance
Sample Assessment Questions
Get a preview of the types of questions included in this assessment. Our comprehensive questionnaires help you identify gaps and strengthen your security posture.
Have you implemented the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) controls relevant to your cloud services?
Are cloud service providers assessed using the Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ)?
Do you maintain visibility into cloud security posture across all cloud environments?
Are data protection controls implemented for data at rest and in transit in the cloud?
Does your organization participate in the CSA STAR registry for transparency?
Note: These are just a few examples. The complete assessment includes comprehensive questions across all control areas, with AI-powered guidance to help you implement improvements.
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