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Working Group

Blockchain/Distributed Ledger

This group investigates relevant use cases, and security implications of blockchain. Currently they are creating a framework and glossary that would help provide guidance and security around: wallets, exchanges, cryptography and more.
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Crypto-Asset Exchange Security Guidelines
Crypto-Asset Exchange Security Guidelines

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Blockchain/Distributed Ledger
Working Group Overview

This group investigates relevant use cases and security implications of blockchain. Currently, they are creating a framework and glossary that would help provide guidance and security around: wallets, exchanges, cryptography, and more. We welcome anyone who would like to join, even if you would like to just listen in on your first call. 


What do we discuss? 

During these meetings, we typically discuss changes in the industry and collaborate on projects the group is currently working on.


Drafts & Important Docs

Working Group Leadership

Ashish Mehta
Ashish Mehta

Ashish Mehta

Cybersecurity - Sr. Risk Manager & Security Architect

Ashish Mehta has extensive experience in cybersecurity, blockchain, web development, IT management, financial markets, and the energy industry.

He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Blockchain Working Group and is a part of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Quantum-Safe Security Leadership Teams at the Cloud Security Alliance. In that capacity, he is responsible for pushing their multiple research efforts as well as coordinating with ...

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Alexandre Castaing
Alexandre Castaing

Alexandre Castaing

Board Member, ISACA Luxembourg

Alexandre Castaing is a thought leader who promote innovation as well actionable risk practices. He gathers more than 17 years of experience in risk, audit as well as information security from a wide range of industries. He held global roles in financial services for many years and has worked mostly for large organizations including financial regulators.

Alexandre has a long track record of senior leadership engagement on strategic op...

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Publications in ReviewOpen Until
Relationship of Shadow Access with Zero Trust and Artificial IntelligenceApr 06, 2024
AI Organizational Responsibilities - Core Security ResponsibilitiesApr 06, 2024
AI Governance & Compliance in the IndustryApr 06, 2024
AI Legal and Regulatory LandscapeApr 06, 2024
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Who can join?

Anyone can join a working group, whether you have years of experience or want to just participate as a fly on the wall.

What is the time commitment?

The time commitment for this group varies depending on the project. You can spend a 15 minutes helping review a publication that's nearly finished or help author a publication from start to finish.

Virtual Meetings

Attend our next meeting. You can just listen in to decide if this group is a good for you or you can choose to actively participate. During these calls we discuss current projects, and well as share ideas for new projects. This is a good way to meet the other members of the group. You can view all research meetings here.

Mar

20

Wed, March 20, 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Blockchain Working Group - Monthly Working Meeting
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Agenda: 
  • CSA events & announcements 
  • Update from Security Governance subgroup
  • Discussion on beta testing feedback
  • Open forum

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Meeting ID: 202 373 686

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Mar

22

Fri, March 22, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

Mar

29

Fri, March 29, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

Apr

3

Wed, April 3, 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Blockchain Working Group
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Agenda: 
  • CSA events & announcements 

  • Presentation by DTCC on cloud governance project (more details to come)


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Apr

5

Fri, April 5, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

Apr

12

Fri, April 12, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

Apr

17

Wed, April 17, 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Blockchain Working Group - Monthly Working Meeting
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Agenda: 
  • CSA events & announcements 

  • Subgroup update: DLT Privacy Governance framework as an assessment tool for internal DLT Privacy audits in the Financial Sector


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Meeting ID: 202 373 686

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Apr

19

Fri, April 19, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

Apr

26

Fri, April 26, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

May

1

Wed, May 1, 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Blockchain Working Group
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Agenda: 
  • CSA events & announcements 

  • Presentation by DTCC on cloud governance project (more details to come)


Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 202 373 686

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Meeting ID: 202 373 686
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May

3

Fri, May 3, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

May

10

Fri, May 10, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

May

15

Wed, May 15, 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Blockchain Working Group - Monthly Working Meeting
See details
Agenda: 
  • CSA events & announcements 

  • Subgroup update: DLT Privacy Governance framework as an assessment tool for internal DLT Privacy audits in the Financial Sector


Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/202373686

Meeting ID: 202 373 686

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+16699009128,,202373686# US (San Jose)
+16465588656,,202373686# US (New York)

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        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
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Meeting ID: 202 373 686
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May

17

Fri, May 17, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

Open Peer Reviews

Peer reviews allow security professionals from around the world to provide feedback on CSA research before it is published.

Learn how to participate in a peer review here.

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