Cloud Security Alliance’s Trusted AI Safety Expert (TAISE) Certificate Honored as Finalist of the 2026 SC Awards

Comprehensive AI safety certification program earns finalist spot for Best Professional Certification Program

SEATTLE, March 19, 2026 — The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading not-for-profit organization committed to AI, cloud, and Zero Trust cybersecurity education, is proud to announce that its Trusted AI Safety Expert (TAISE) certificate has been named a Best Professional Certification Program finalist in the prestigious 2026 SC Awards. As the first global AI-safety certificate to blend academic rigor and industry leadership, TAISE ensures professionals are ready not just to use AI, but to lead its responsible adoption.

Backed by CSA and Northeastern, TAISE provides comprehensive training in the secure development, deployment, and governance of AI systems, equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to address the unique safety, security, and ethical challenges of GenAI across the full-model lifecycle. This industry-leading credential demonstrates that certificate holders are up-to-speed on the latest best practices, risk assessment methods, and mitigation strategies to help organizations navigate emerging AI safety challenges. 

“We’re honored that the Cloud Security Alliance’s Trusted AI Security Expert (TAISE) program has been named a finalist in the prestigious SC Awards,” said Jim Reavis, CEO and co-founder, Cloud Security Alliance. “As organizations race to deploy AI at scale, the need for trusted, proven expertise has never been greater. TAISE was created to equip security professionals with the practical knowledge and rigorous standards required to secure AI responsibly. This recognition from the SC Awards underscores the critical importance of advancing AI security skills and validates our mission to build a more secure and trustworthy digital future.”

TAISE features a comprehensive, self-paced 10-module program exploring the technical, ethical, and operational dimensions of AI safety. Training is reinforced by the TAISE Prompt Library, a unique resource that provides curated prompts and exercises to translate concepts into hands-on, job-ready skills. Among the topics covered are:

• GenAI architecture and design
• AI-use cases and ethical implications
• AI model lifecycle and threat taxonomy
• Governance, risk management, and compliance
• Data security and privacy in AI systems
• Cloud security and incident response in AI environments

“The SC Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in cybersecurity, recognizing the people and technologies driving real progress,” said CyberRisk Alliance Chief Content Officer Kelley Damore. “Being named a finalist is a mark of credibility and trust — a powerful validation from peers and experts who understand what it takes to deliver real-world security impact.” 

The SC Awards, now in its 29th year, recognize the solutions, organizations, and individuals that have demonstrated outstanding achievement in advancing the security of information systems. The 2026 SC Awards entries were evaluated across 33 specialty categories by a distinguished panel of judges, composed of cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, and members of the CyberRisk Alliance CISO community, representing sectors such as healthcare, financial services, education, and technology.

Learn more TAISE certificate program.

About Cloud Security Alliance
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is the world’s leading not-for-profit organization committed to awareness, practical implementation, and credentialing of forward-looking cybersecurity topics, including AI, cloud, and Zero Trust. In an era where digital transformation drives business success, CSA stands as the global authority ensuring organizations can operate securely while harnessing cutting-edge technology. Through volunteer-driven research, globally-accepted standards, and award-winning vendor-neutral education programs that unite technical experts, industry practitioners, and varied associations, governments, chapters, and corporate members, CSA bridges the gap between innovation and pragmatic security execution. Visit CSA’s website to learn more.

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