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Blockchain/Distributed Ledger Working Group Glossary
Blockchain/Distributed Ledger Working Group Glossary

Blockchain/Distributed Ledger Working Group Glossary

Release Date: 12/15/2017

Blockchain is a radical, evolving technology and there is little awareness or knowledge regarding security aspects or compliance implications among many technical and business communities. This glossary plus other relevant information is a collective contribution of the CSA Blockchain Working Group to blockchain security awareness, and includes a compilation of common terms and other information used in the world of blockchain. It also includes a recommended reading list at the end for individuals interested in learning more about Blockchain. 

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Acknowledgements

Michael Roza
Michael Roza
Risk, Audit, Control and Compliance Professional at EVC

Michael Roza

Risk, Audit, Control and Compliance Professional at EVC

Since 2012, Michael Roza has been a pivotal member of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) family. He has contributed to over 140 projects, as a Lead Author or Author/Contributor and many more as a Reviewer/Editor.

Michael's extensive contributions encompass critical areas including Artificial Intelligence, Zero Trust/Software Defined Perimeter, Internet of Things, Top Threats, Cloud Control Matrix, DevSecOps, and Key Management. His lea...

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Hillary Baron
Hillary Baron
Senior Technical Director - Research, CSA

Hillary Baron

Senior Technical Director - Research, CSA

Sabri Khemissa
Sabri Khemissa

Sabri Khemissa

Sabri is the ICS group cybersecurity officer a French multinational corporation that produce a variety of construction and high-performance materials. He is in charge of developing and maintaining the cybersecurity strategy, building and coordinate a cross-country and cross-business cybersecurity governance, supporting business initiatives, including strategic Smart Manufacturing and IIoT projects with a large shift to cloud services, defin...

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Ashish Mehta
Ashish Mehta
Cybersecurity - Sr. Risk Manager & Security Architect

Ashish Mehta

Cybersecurity - Sr. Risk Manager & Security Architect

Ashish Mehta has extensive experience in cybersecurity, blockchain, web development, IT management, financial markets, and the energy industry.

He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Blockchain Working Group and is a part of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Quantum-Safe Security Leadership Teams at the Cloud Security Alliance. In that capacity, he is responsible for pushing their multiple research efforts as well as coordinating with ...

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