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Cloud Octagon Model

In this document CSA provides an approach to assess risk in SaaS cloud computing. It takes into account the security challenges in a cloud computing environments and suggests a logical approach to deal with security aspects in a holistic way by introducing a Cloud Octagon Model. This model makes it easier for organizations to identify, represent and assess risks in the context of their cloud implementation across multiple actors (Legal, Information Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Compliance, Architecture, Procurement, Privacy Office, Development teams and Security).

Release Date: 06/24/2019