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Cloud Security for Startups 2024 - Japanese Translation
Cloud Security for Startups 2024 - Japanese Translation
Who it's for:
Founders, CTOs, product managers, and architects of cloud-based startups

Cloud Security for Startups 2024 - Japanese Translation

Release Date: 02/11/2025

This localized version of this publication was produced from the original source material through the efforts of chapters and volunteers but the translated content falls outside of the CSA Research Lifecycle. For any questions and feedback, contact research@cloudsecurityalliance.org.

Volunteers from the CSA Israel Chapter produced this publication. The content development falls outside the CSA Research Lifecycle. For any questions and feedback, contact research@cloudsecurityalliance.org.

A SaaS-based startup is a young, growing company that delivers Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) over the Internet. Unlike conventional software requiring installation, startups host SaaS products in the cloud. These products are accessible through web browsers for a seamless experience. SaaS startups frequently showcase an innovative approach, focus on rapid growth, and exemplify efficiency in operations.

Cloud environments are the foundational infrastructure for SaaS-based startups. While existing cloud security guidelines provide valuable insights, SaaS-based startups face distinct challenges requiring a tailored approach.

These companies often begin with small security and development teams and limited budgets. Yet, customers and stakeholders expect them to achieve full maturity in a short timeframe, while also ensuring security throughout the process. This rapid growth requires a delicate balance between innovation, speed, efficiency, and robust security measures.

Recognizing these unique characteristics, it’s evident that startups require specialized security guidelines. These guidelines must break down the maturity process into phases aligned with startup growth and development stages. In 2017, the CSA Israel Chapter released the first version of this document designed to address these needs of cloud-based SaaS startups.

This second version provides more comprehensive guidance, specifically focusing on SaaS-based startups. It emphasizes the strategic decisions and tactical recommendations necessary for achieving enterprise-level security maturity. It also considers the unstructured nature of startup funding rounds and the evolving capabilities of these rapidly growing companies.

Key Takeaways:

  • The characteristics of startup development phases
  • How to choose the right cloud platform
  • How to establish shared security responsibilities with your cloud provider
  • How to build your initial architecture
  • The stages of the secure software development lifecycle
  • Security management best practices
  • Governance, risk, and compliance best practices
  • Security monitoring and incident response best practices
  • Considerations for AI, Zero Trust, and quantum computing
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Acknowledgements

Lakshmi Gudimella
Lakshmi Gudimella
Senior Cybersecurity Manager, Whirlpool Corporation

Lakshmi Gudimella

Senior Cybersecurity Manager, Whirlpool Corporation

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