Discover Cloud Security Services That are Enabled with CSA STAR

Cloud computing security services help organizations protect their cloud environments from threats, unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security risks. With a myriad of offerings out there, choosing the right cloud security service can be a daunting task. Fortunately, CSA’s Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk (STAR) program provides a list of trusted and vetted solutions.

The STAR Program: A Public Resource for Cloud Security

CSA’s STAR program is the most complete and largest cloud assurance program in the world. It offers best practices, standards, technology, and auditing and consulting partners. The foundation of STAR is the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM), CSA’s framework of cloud-native security control objectives. Industry experts across the globe extensively use and map to the CCM.

STAR Enabled Solutions: Services That Adhere to CSA Standards

A STAR Enabled Solution is a product or service that has been vetted and found to comply with the CCM framework. STAR Enabled Solutions include security assessment firms, security consultants, and technology partner licensees of the CCM. All STAR Enabled Solutions adhere to CSA’s rigorous information security requirements. These requirements help reduce the risk of security breaches and ensure that your organization remains compliant with industry standards.

Leveraging STAR Enabled Solutions can greatly enhance the cloud assurance and risk management practices of your organization. STAR Enabled Solutions:

• Help cloud customers and providers align to recommended cloud security practices
• Automate the validation of a cloud security posture
• Streamline cloud service assessment and procurement processes for cloud customers
• Reduce cloud provider compliance and RFP fatigue
• Facilitate compliance with the various levels of assurance of the STAR program
• Allow for the adoption of continuous auditing and compliance practices
• Measure and rate the security performance of cloud services

Requirements of a STAR Enabled Solution

Only the most reliable cloud security solutions become a STAR Enabled Solution, since vendors must meet several strict criteria. STAR Enabled Solutions must:

Be a CSA Corporate Member

CSA Corporate Members have access to a large list of perks, including CSA’s premier educational resources. These offerings include state-of-the-art documentation, trainings, and personalized expert briefings. CSA Members are always on the cutting edge of security.

License the CCM

Licensing the CCM allows organizations to use the CCM for commercial and consulting purposes. It also allows them to tailor the CCM controls to suit the unique demands of their product or service.

Be a CSA Trusted Cloud Provider

CSA Trusted Cloud Providers are committed to security best practices that safeguard their customers' sensitive data. Trusted Cloud Providers must have:

• A current entry in the STAR Registry
• At least one current staff member that has achieved the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
• At least 20 hours volunteering for CSA

These providers show a continued dedication to securing the cloud.

Discover a STAR Enabled Solution That Fits Your Needs

Find STAR Enabled Solutions in the STAR Enabled Solution Registry. This publicly accessible registry lists solutions that meet the program requirements listed above.

Check out STAR Enabled Solutions and enable your modern approach to cloud security assurance today.