SaaS Security Capability Framework (SSCF)
Now includes a security questionnaire, implementation guidelines, and machine-readable versions!
The SaaS Security Capability Framework (SSCF) defines configurable, consumable, and customer-facing security controls provided by SaaS vendors to their customers.
The SSCF represents a comprehensive approach to security management in cloud-based software solutions, designed to bridge the gap between provider security capabilities and customer-specific requirements. The SSCF was developed in collaboration with CSA’s SaaS Working Group and other leading industry experts.
The SSCF provides key benefits to a wide variety of users:
- For TPRM teams, it serves as a baseline of security capabilities during SaaS vendor assessment, simplifying risk assessments and procurement processes.
- For SaaS vendors, it standardizes assessment responses by serving as a consistent framework, reducing custom questionnaires and assessment overhead.
- For SaaS security engineering teams, it provides a baseline implementation checklist, streamlining and accelerating their SaaS security program.
By establishing standardized security features that should be available across all SaaS platforms, the SSCF enables application owners to make informed decisions and maintain a consistent security posture.
What’s Included in this Download:
- SSCF Introduction: Describes the standard, its context, scope, and control domains.
- SSCF v1.0.1 Spreadsheet: Contains the SSCF controls aligned to CCM domains.
- SSCF-CAIQ (Security Questionnaire): Enables consistent vendor evaluations against the SSCF.
- SSCF Implementation Guidelines: Provides prescriptive, actionable guidance for operationalizing the SSCF controls.
- SSCF Machine-Readable (JSON and OSCAL): Enables machine-readable integration of SSCF controls into existing compliance platforms, tooling, and automated assessment workflows.
- SSCF Slide Deck: Introduces the background, problem statement, and benefits of the SSCF.
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Best For:
- Third-party risk management teams
- SaaS vendors
- SaaS security engineering teams
