Publication Peer Review

SSCF Implementation Guidelines
Open Until: 12/25/2025
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), in collaboration with the SaaS Security Capability Framework (SSCF) Working Group, is pleased to announce for open peer review the Implementation Guidelines Final Draft tailored to the SSCF v1.0 control set. We invite cloud security professionals and organizations to review and provide valuable feedback on this important release.
Project Scope and Objectives
These implementation guidelines are designed to support organizations and SaaS cloud service providers in understanding and operationalizing the SSCF v1.0 controls. Developed in alignment with the SSCF’s structure and intent, this content aims to promote consistent and effective deployment of SaaS security capability requirements across the cloud ecosystem.
The guidelines address the full set of 36 SSCF controls, ensuring that implementation practices are actionable, aligned with recognized best practices, and responsive to evolving risk and compliance landscapes in SaaS cloud computing.
Why Your Input Matters
Implementation guidelines are a critical resource for ensuring that security controls are interpreted correctly and integrated effectively into operational environments. Your expert feedback will help us:
- Validate the clarity, feasibility, and technical soundness of the implementation guidance
- Identify any practical challenges, overlaps, or areas needing refinement
- Enhance the overall quality and usability of the SSCF implementation framework
Contribute to Peer Review
Peer Review AgreementBy participating in this peer review, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- Your name will be included as a reviewer only if you provide substantive feedback (e.g., content, clarity, accuracy). Feedback limited to grammar, syntax, or formatting will not qualify for acknowledgement.
- CSA's authors will have final descretion over which suggestions are incorporated into the document. Not all feedback will be implemented.
- You will not plagiarize or submit unmodified AI-generated text. If using AI-generated content, you must apply your expertise to refine, reformat, or integrate it meaningfully into the document.
Open Until: 12/25/2025