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New Report from Cloud Security Alliance Highlights Key Aspects of Data Resiliency in the Financial Sector

Published: 12/10/2024

Findings emphasize the importance of regulatory compliance, strategic cloud adoption, regional considerations, and the need for continuous improvement in security practices SEATTLE – Dec. 10, 2024 – Financial institutions (FIs) are cautiously but increasingly adopting cloud technologies, while si...

Cloud Security Alliance Announces Winners of the 2024 Juanita Koilpillai Awards

Published: 11/20/2024

Award honors volunteers for their valuable contributions towards fulfilling CSA’s mission of promoting best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environmentSEATTLE – Nov. 20, 2024 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining and raising ...

Cloud Security Alliance Issues Comprehensive Guidelines for Auditing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems, Beyond Compliance

Published: 11/14/2024

Paper presents a holistic overview and applicable methodology for impartially assessing intelligent systemsSEATTLE – Nov. 14, 2024 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure clou...

According to Cloud Security Alliance Survey More than Half of Organizations Cite Technical Debt as Top Hurdle to Identity System Modernization

Published: 10/30/2024

Report also found that over 75% of enterprises are using two or more IDPs and struggle to manage access controls and consistent security policiesSEATTLE – Oct. 30, 2024 – Modernizing identity systems is proving difficult for organizations due to two key challenges: decades of accumulated Identity...

New Paper from Cloud Security Alliance Examines Considerations and Application of Zero Trust Principles for Critical Infrastructure

Published: 10/29/2024

Paper bridges gap between traditional information technology security methodologies and the unique demands of critical infrastructure sectorsSEATTLE – Oct. 29, 2024 – In today's interconnected world, critical infrastructure (CI) sectors face an ever-evolving landscape of cyber and physical threat...

Cloud Security Alliance Releases Second Paper Delineating Organizational Responsibilities for Successfully and Ethically Implementing Artificial Intelligence

Published: 10/22/2024

Paper provides comprehensive, industry-neutral guidelines and best practices for various stakeholders, from CISOs and AI developers to business leaders and policymakersSEATTLE – Oct. 22, 2024 – Driven by the need to address the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its associated...

As Non-Human Identity Attacks Soar, Cloud Security Alliance and Astrix Security Reveal Critical Gaps in Non-Human Identity Protection

Published: 09/12/2024

New data shows that one in five organizations have experienced a security incident related to non-human identities; and only 15% remain confident in their ability to secure themSeattle - September 12, 2024 - The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining...

Cloud Security Alliance Incorporates Strategy Domain into Scope of Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) Exam

Published: 08/27/2024

Addition ensures security professionals are best prepared to implement and manage their Zero Trust environmentsSEATTLE – Aug. 27, 2024 – To better equip professionals with the essential knowledge they need to understand and implement Zero Trust principles, the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the ...

Cloud Security Alliance Issues Paper Detailing Unique Challenges and Risks Presented by Use of Large Language Models (LLMs)

Published: 08/14/2024

Guide details general design principles and best practices related to authorization concernsSEATTLE – Aug. 14, 2024 – Securing LLM Backed Systems: Essential Authorization Practices, the latest report from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining st...

Cloud Security Alliance Addresses Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Offensive Security in New Report

Published: 08/07/2024

Paper explores the unique transformative potential, challenges, and limitations of Large Language Model (LLM)-powered AI in offensive securitySEATTLE and Black Hat Conference (Las Vegas) – Aug. 7, 2024 – Today, the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defin...

Cloud Security Alliance Releases Top‌ ‌Threats‌ ‌to‌ ‌Cloud‌ ‌Computing 2024 Report

Published: 08/06/2024

Results highlight growing trust in the cloud as traditional cloud security concerns lessen in importanceSEATTLE and Black Hat Conference (Las Vegas) – Aug. 6, 2024 – Traditional cloud security issues often associated with cloud service providers (CSPs) are continuing to decrease in importance, ac...

Cloud Security Alliance Issues Artificial Intelligence (AI) Model Risk Management Framework

Published: 07/24/2024

Paper emphasizes importance of model risk management (MRM) for harnessing full potential of AI and machine learning (ML) modelsSEATTLE – July 24, 2024 – The latest set of AI guidance from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certific...

Cloud Security Alliance Sets New Standard in Cloud Security Expertise with the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) v5

Published: 07/16/2024

Latest version of CSA’s vendor-neutral, cloud security training and certificate provides a comprehensive catalog of the essential knowledge cybersecurity professionals need to masterSEATTLE – July 16, 2024 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining...

Cloud Security Alliance Announces 2024 Chapter Ambassadors List

Published: 07/11/2024

Annul program recognizes individuals who best exemplify CSA valuesSEATTLE – July 11, 2024 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, is pleased to an...

Cloud Security Alliance Announces Implementation Guidelines v2.0 for Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) in Alignment with Shared Security Responsibility Model

Published: 06/04/2024

Update strengthens CCM’s position as the cloud security industry’s preferred control frameworkSEATTLE – June 4, 2024 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing en...

Cloud Security Alliance Survey Finds 70% of Organizations Have Established Dedicated SaaS Security Teams

Published: 06/04/2024

Despite economic uncertainty, organizations are prioritizing SaaS security investmentGartner Security and Risk Management Summit, National Harbor, Maryland – June 4, 2024 – Seventy percent of organizations have prioritized investment in SaaS security, establishing dedicated SaaS security teams, d...

Cloud Security Alliance and SAFECode Release Sixth and Final White Paper in Its Six Pillars of DevSecOps Series

Published: 05/15/2024

Document promotes and demonstrates the importance of clear measurements for security performance in DevSecOpsSEATTLE – May 15, 2024 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure clo...

Cloud Security Alliance Announces Additional Mappings Between Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) and National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

Published: 05/08/2024

Mapping identifies misalignment and gaps between updated CCM and CSFRSA Conference (San Francisco) – May 8, 2024 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing enviro...

Cloud Security Alliance Paper Addresses Challenges of Implementing Zero Trust in Environments Where Artificial Intelligence (AI)-induced Shadow Access Is Prevalent

Published: 05/07/2024

Traditional Zero Trust approaches must adapt to the nuances of Generative AI (GenAI) technology to strengthen cybersecurityRSA Conference (San Francisco) – May 7, 2024 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best p...

Enterprise Management Associates Names Cloud Security Alliance as a Cutting-Edge Security Exhibitor in Its Vendor Vision 2024 Report for RSA

Published: 05/07/2024

CSA was the only nonprofit to be named in the reportSAN FRANCISCO (RSA Conference) – May 7, 2024 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, is please...

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