Welcome to the CSA Monthly Newsletter

Cloud Security Alliance Releases Results of Software-Defined Perimeter Hackathon

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) released The Software Defined Perimeter (SDP) Hackathon #4 Report: High Availability Public Cloud Research. The report is based on the findings and key learnings from the fourth annual Hackathon held by CSA’s SDP Working Group during the RSA Conference 2016 held last month in San Francisco.

CSA Releases New White Paper on Current Cloud Certification Challenges Ahead and Proposed Solutions

The Cloud Security Alliance released the CSA STAR Program & Open Certification Framework in 2016 and Beyond, a new whitepaper that has been created to provide the security community with a description of some of the key security certification challenges and how the CSA intends to address them moving forward.

Defeating the Insider Threat and Shoring up the Data Security Lifecycle Survey

The purpose of this survey and research is to uncover; The extent of employees leaking critical information and tradecraft on illicit sites, Data types and formats being exfiltrated along with exfiltration mechanisms, Why so many of these threats go undetected, What happens to the data after it has been exfiltrated, and more.

CSA APAC Summit 2016

May 3, 2016 - Suntec City, Singapore

At the CSA APAC Summit 2016, co-hosted with IDA's CloudAsia, join to discuss, update, explain, clarify, and help map out your future in the Cloud.

CSA Federal Summit 2016

May 12, 2016 - Washington, DC, USA

A world-class program of speakers and panelists will provide perspectives on the Federal cloud computing strategy, civilian and defense agency cloud security standards, and real-world implementation experience with state-of-the-art cloud security architectures.

SecureCloud 2016

May 24-25, 2016 - Dublin, Ireland

SecureCloud is the only European conference focussed exclusively on cloud security. It aims to provide an opportunity for government experts, industry experts, and corporate decision makers to discuss and exchange ideas about how to shape the future of cloud computing security.

Public, Private, Hybrid…Secure Your Cloud’s Future

April 20, 2016

The demand for business to be more agile to meet customer demands and stay competitive is driving a change in the way applications are developed, deployed, and adopted. This webinar will cover visibility, threat prevention, automation, and centralized management.

Mind the Mobile Gap

April 26, 2016

Throwing a safety net over mobile cloud app usage leaves the enterprise having to balance manageability and security against the user experience. This session covers how you can gain visibility into mobile cloud app usage, defend against malware and threats, and enforce corporate policies for mobile—all while enabling BYOD and protecting the user experience.

Cloud Security Threats and Resolutions: A Meeting of the Minds

April 27, 2016

Join CSA CEO, Jim Reavis and Okta CISO, David Baker, for a discussion on the top threats organizations face, how the landscape is changing and best practices for improving the security of your organization.

‘The Treacherous Twelve’ Cloud Computing Top Threats in 2016

“The Treacherous 12 – Cloud Computing Top Threats in 2016” plays a crucial role in the CSA research ecosystem. The purpose of the report is to provide organizations with an up-to-date, expert-informed understanding of cloud security concerns in order to make educated risk-management decisions regarding cloud adoption strategies.

Defining Categories of Security as a Service: Continuous Monitoring

In order to improve the understanding of Security as a Service and accelerate market acceptance, clear categorization and definitions of these services is necessary. This document provides a high overview of the business and technical elements needed to evaluate the risks associated with the category of Continuous Monitoring.

The Cloud Balancing Act for IT: Between Promise and Peril

Cloud Adoption does not have to mean opening up your organization to increased security risks and threats if the right policies are in place.