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 | Toward a Zero Trust Architecture Enterprise stakeholders must consider the challenges of increased real-time system complexity, the need for new cybersecurity policy and strong cultural s... Request to download |
 | CCM v4 - Turkish Translation This localized version of this publication was produced from the original source material through the efforts of chapters and volunteers but the translate... Request to download |
 | CCM and CAIQ v4 -Japanese Translations This localized version of this publication was produced from the original source material (CCM, CAIQ) through the efforts of chapters and volunteers but t... Request to download |
 | CCM v4 - Spanish Translation This localized version of this publication was produced from the original source material through the efforts of chapters and volunteers but the translate... Request to download |
 | CCM v4 - Chinese Translation This localized version of this publication was produced from the original source material through the efforts of chapters and volunteers but the translate... Request to download |
 | The Continuous Audit Metrics Catalog Are traditional infosec assurance tools outdated? Many cloud customers think so. They see that technology changes quickly, and products are frequently evo... Request to download |
 | CCM v4 - Hungarian Translation This localized version of this publication was produced from the original source material through the efforts of chapters and volunteers but the translate... Request to download |
 | Practical Preparations for the Post-Quantum World This document discusses the cybersecurity challenges and recommended steps to reduce likely new risks due to quantum information sciences. This paper was ... Request to download |
 | Information Technology Governance, Risk and Compliance in Healthcare Information Technology (IT) Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), are three words that have a significant impact on organizations. While each term seems... Request to download |
 | Top 10 Blockchain Attacks, Vulnerabilities & Weaknesses Cryptocurrencies and other blockchain virtual assets have been the target of the majority of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) attacks and a variety of ... Request to download |
 | State of Cloud Security Risk, Compliance, and Misconfigurations Cloud misconfigurations consistently are a top concern for organizations utilizing public cloud. Such errors lead to data breaches, allow the deletion or ... Request to download |
 | Ransomware in the Healthcare Cloud Ransomware is the fastest-growing malware threat today. Over the last few years, it has risen to epidemic proportions, quickly becoming a significant reve... Request to download |
 | How to Design a Secure Serverless Architecture 2021 Like any solution, serverless computing brings with it a variety of cyber risks. This paper covers security for serverless applications, focusing on best pra... Request to download |
 | Recommendations for Adopting a Cloud-Native Key Management Service The purpose of this document is to provide general guidance for choosing, planning, and deploying cloud-native Key Management Systems (KMS). The guidance ... Request to download |
 | The Evolution of STAR: Introducing Continuous Auditing The CSA Continuous Auditing Certification (aka STAR Level 3) is the most rigorous assurance tier in the STAR program. Level 3 certified services providers... Request to download |
 | CCM v4.0 Implementation Guidelines This document will help you understand how to navigate through the Cloud Controls Matrix v4 to use it effectively and interpret and implement the CCM cont... Request to download |
 | Microservices Architecture Pattern This document provides a repeatable approach to architecting, developing, and deploying microservices as Microservices Architecture Patterns (MAPs). The p... Request to download |
 | Process for CSA International Standardization Council (ISC) Standards Liaison Officer The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) has designated a council to coordinate all aspects of standardization efforts within the CSA. The role of the council is... Request to download |
 | Top Threats to Cloud Computing: Egregious Eleven - Korean Translation This localized version of this publication was produced from the original source material through the efforts of chapters and volunteers but the translate... Request to download |
 | Protecting the Privacy of Healthcare Data in the Cloud The Health Delivery Organization (HDO) needs to understand the relationship between privacy and security, particularly the differences. This understanding... Request to download |