Globee® Awards for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Honors Cloud Security Alliance for AI Leadership with Dual Awards

TAISE and Valid-AI-ted programs earn Silver Awards for innovation in AI credentialing and compliance assurance

SEATTLE – June 14, 2026 — The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world's leading not-for-profit organization committed to AI, cloud, and Zero Trust cybersecurity education, is pleased to announce that two of its leading AI assurance and certification programs have been named winners as part of the 2026 Globee® Awards for Artificial Intelligence. The Trusted AI Safety Expert (TAISE) certificate earned a Silver Award for AI Certification & Credentialing Service, while Valid-AI-ted received Silver recognition for Best AI-powered Compliance Solution.

“Receiving Silver recognition for both TAISE and Valid-AI-ted in the 2026 Globee Awards for AI reflects the growing importance of trusted, secure, and responsible AI adoption,” said Jim Reavis, CEO and co-founder, Cloud Security Alliance. “As organizations work to operationalize AI safely and effectively, CSA remains committed to advancing the education, assurance, and governance frameworks needed to build confidence in AI technologies across the enterprise.”

Backed by CSA and Northeastern University, TAISE is the world’s first comprehensive, research-backed AI safety certification program. As the first global AI-safety certificate to blend academic rigor and industry leadership, TAISE is a self-paced 10-module program exploring the technical, ethical, and operational dimensions of AI safety. The program goes beyond theory, providing comprehensive training in the secure development, deployment, and governance of AI systems, and equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to address the unique safety, security, and ethical challenges of GenAI across the full-model lifecycle. 

Valid-AI-ted, CSA’s AI-powered validation service for STAR Level 1 submissions, provides assurance that the self-assessment was performed with care and that the organization has achieved a robust security baseline. Leveraging state-of-the-art LLM technology, Valid-AI-ted enforces a standardized scoring model based upon proven implementation guidance from the Cloud Controls Matrix, delivering uniform results at cloud speed. Within minutes of submitting, organizations receive granular feedback per control, highlighting areas for improvement, regardless of whether they pass or fail.

“Congratulations to the 2026 winners for their achievements in artificial intelligence across industries and organizational roles. Your accomplishments reflect innovation, measurable impact, and the growing role of AI in shaping business and technology," said San Madan, president, Globee Awards.

Enroll in TAISE or learn more about Valid-AI-ted and how to leverage the power of data-driven, continuously validated cloud assurance.

About the Globee® Awards
The Globee® Awards are organizers of merit-based, data-driven business awards programs with worldwide participation. Across 10 awards programs, the Globee® Awards recognize achievements across industries, organizations, and professional roles. These programs focus on areas including Achievement, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Cybersecurity, Leadership, Innovation, Impact, Excellence, Technology, and Pioneers. To learn more about the Globee® Awards, visit: https://globeeawards.com.

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 the 501(c)3 CSAI Foundation, volunteer-driven research, globally-accepted standards, and award-winning vendor-neutral education programs that unite 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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