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Modernizing Assurance for Cloud and Beyond
Since we launched in 2009, organizations around the world have looked to the Cloud Security Alliance to see what we might be able to offer to assist them in addressing assurance issues with the cloud services they were beginning to use. Fast forward to 2023, this has grown into a critical aspect ...
CCSK Success Story: From the Head of IT Infrastructure and Security
This is part of a blog series interviewing cybersecurity professionals who have earned their Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK). In these blogs we invite individuals to share some of the challenges they face in managing security for cloud computing and how they were able to leverage k...
A Checklist for CSA’s Cloud Controls Matrix v4
Originally published by NCC Group. Written by Nandor Csonka, Director of Cloud Security, NCC Group. The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) is an internationally recognized framework that helps cloud service providers (CSPs) and cloud service customers (CSCs) manage risk. Wh...
Cloud Security and Compliance Best Practices: Highlights from the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix
Written by James Alaniz, Rapid7. Depending on what report you read, the percentage of organizations that have adopted multiple cloud platforms has soared and continues to rise exponentially. According to Gartner, by 2026 more than 90% of enterprises will extend their capabilities to multi-cloud e...
CCSK Success Story: From a Cybersecurity and Privacy Officer
This is part of a blog series interviewing cybersecurity professionals who have earned their Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK). In these blogs we invite individuals to share some of the challenges they face in managing security for cloud computing and how they were able to leverage k...
CSA STAR Certification – Supporting Cloud Trust
Originally published by MSECB. Written by Mark Lundin, MSECB. Value of CSA STAR Certification for CSPs Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) STAR Certification is a strong tool to help cloud service providers evaluate and improve their cybersecurity controls while certifying against a well-respecte...
CCSK Success Story: From an IT and Cloud Security Manager
This is part of a blog series interviewing cybersecurity professionals who have earned their Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK). In these blogs we invite individuals to share some of the challenges they face in managing security for cloud computing and how they were able to leverage k...
SecurityScorecard Partners with Cloud Security Alliance - Why Continuous Cyber Risk Monitoring Across Industries is Crucial
Originally published by SecurityScorecard. Effectively evaluating risk goes a long way toward improving an organization’s cybersecurity posture. The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a sec...
CCSK Success Stories: From a Regional Information Security Officer
This is part of a blog series interviewing cybersecurity professionals who have earned their Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK). In these blogs we invite individuals to share some of the challenges they face in managing security for cloud computing and how they were able to leverage k...
CCSK Success Stories: From a Project Manager of Certificate Policy
This is part of a blog series interviewing cybersecurity professionals who have earned their Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK). In these blogs we invite individuals to share some of the challenges they face in managing security for cloud computing and how they were able to leverage k...
CCSK Success Stories: From the VP of Internal Security and IT
This is part of a blog series interviewing cybersecurity professionals who have earned their Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK). In these blogs we invite individuals to share some of the challenges they face in managing security for cloud computing and how they were able to leverage k...
The Future of Cloud Security | 2022 and Beyond
This blog was originally published by Check Point here.Written by Pete Nicoletti, Field CISO - Americas, Check Point Software.What will the future of cloud security look like? The crystal ball is cloudy when looking beyond a few years from now, but we can anticipate near-term trends! There are th...
CCSK Success Stories: From a CISO and Chief Privacy Officer
This is part of a blog series interviewing cybersecurity professionals who have earned their Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK). In these blogs we invite individuals to share some of the challenges they face in managing security for cloud computing and how they were able to leverage k...
What is the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix and Why Should Everyone on the Cloud Care?
This blog was originally published by Pivot Point Security here. If you’re not on the cloud you must be very afraid of heights. With nearly 100% of businesses now using cloud services, how are cloud service providers (CSPs) proving to customers and other stakeholders that they are secure?To talk ...
CSA and the Cyber Risk Institute: CCM Addendum for the Financial Sector
The CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) is 11 years old. Almost a teenager! Over time it has evolved and matured and has been a fundamental piece of the cloud journey for several thousands of organizations worldwide. Virtually any organization willing to implement cloud computing in a secure way ha...
What is the Cloud Security Alliance and Why Should I (as Someone Selling or Buying Cloud Services) Care?
This blog was originally published by Pivot Point Security here.If you’re not involved in cloud services you’re probably frozen in ice somewhere. With SaaS penetration nearing 100% of businesses, what is the state of cloud security?To talk about the biggest issues and answers in cloud security to...
Pros and Cons of a C5 Examination
This blog was originally published by Schellman here. Written by Kristen Wilbur, Schellman. When Daenerys Targaryen made the decision to march north with Jon Snow in HBO’s Game of Thrones, she weighed the pros and the cons. The pros? Possibly saving the world. The cons? Dying in a mass ice zombie...
CCSK Success Stories: From the Director of Cyber Security Services
This is part of a blog series interviewing cybersecurity professionals who have earned their Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK). In these blogs we invite individuals to share some of the challenges they face in managing security for cloud computing and how they were able to leverage k...
Essential Cloud Security & Compliance Tips from CSA
This blog was originally published by Pivot Point Security here.Even before the pandemic, the majority of businesses were already moving to the cloud. Now, it seems you can’t do business without it. This means cloud security and compliance are more important than ever.That’s why I’m speaking to o...
CCSK Success Stories: From a Banking Project Delivery Leader
This is part of a blog series interviewing cybersecurity professionals who have earned their Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK). In these blogs we invite individuals to share some of the challenges they face in managing security for cloud computing and how they were able to leverage k...
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