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CCM v4 - Spanish Translation

CCM v4 - Spanish Translation
Release Date: 10/26/2021

This localized version of this publication was produced from the original source material through the efforts of chapters and volunteers but the translate...

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CCM v4 Chinese Translation

CCM v4 Chinese Translation
Release Date: 10/26/2021

This localized version of this publication was produced from the original source material (CCM, CAIQ) through the efforts of local organizations and the C...

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The Continuous Audit Metrics Catalog

The Continuous Audit Metrics Catalog
Release Date: 10/19/2021

Are traditional infosec assurance tools outdated? Many cloud customers think so. They see that technology changes quickly, and products are frequently evo...

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CCM v4 - Hungarian Translation

CCM v4 - Hungarian Translation
Release Date: 10/19/2021

This localized version of this publication was produced from the original source material through the efforts of chapters and volunteers but the translate...

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Practical Preparations for the Post-Quantum World

Practical Preparations for the Post-Quantum World
Release Date: 10/19/2021

This document discusses the cybersecurity challenges and recommended steps to reduce likely new risks due to quantum information sciences. This paper was ...

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Information Technology Governance, Risk and Compliance in Healthcare

Information Technology Governance, Risk and Compliance in Healthcare
Release Date: 10/15/2021

Information Technology (IT) Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), are three words that have a significant impact on organizations. While each term seems...

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Top 10 Blockchain Attacks, Vulnerabilities & Weaknesses

Top 10 Blockchain Attacks, Vulnerabilities & Weaknesses
Release Date: 09/27/2021

Cryptocurrencies and other blockchain virtual assets have been the target of the majority of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) attacks and a variety of ...

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State of Cloud Security Risk, Compliance, and Misconfigurations

State of Cloud Security Risk, Compliance, and Misconfigurations
Release Date: 09/17/2021

Cloud misconfigurations consistently are a top concern for organizations utilizing public cloud. Such errors lead to data breaches, allow the deletion or ...

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Ransomware in the Healthcare Cloud

Ransomware in the Healthcare Cloud
Release Date: 09/15/2021

Ransomware is the fastest-growing malware threat today. Over the last few years, it has risen to epidemic proportions, quickly becoming a significant reve...

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How to Design a Secure Serverless Architecture 2021

How to Design a Secure Serverless Architecture 2021
Release Date: 09/14/2021

Like any solution, serverless computing brings with it a variety of cyber risks. This paper covers security for serverless applications, focusing on best pra...

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Recommendations for Adopting a Cloud-Native Key Management Service

Recommendations for Adopting a Cloud-Native Key Management Service
Release Date: 09/14/2021

Cloud-native key management services (KMS) offer organizations of any size and complexity a low-cost option for meeting their needs for key management, pa...

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The Evolution of STAR: Introducing Continuous Auditing

The Evolution of STAR: Introducing Continuous Auditing
Release Date: 09/14/2021

The CSA Continuous Auditing Certification (aka STAR Level 3) is the most rigorous assurance tier in the STAR program. Level 3 certified services providers...

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Microservices Architecture Pattern

Microservices Architecture Pattern
Release Date: 08/31/2021

This document provides a repeatable approach to architecting, developing, and deploying microservices as Microservices Architecture Patterns (MAPs). The p...

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Process for CSA International Standardization Council (ISC) Standards Liaison Officer

Process for CSA International Standardization Council (ISC) Standards Liaison Officer
Release Date: 08/18/2021

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...

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Top Threats to Cloud Computing: Egregious Eleven - Korean Translation

Top Threats to Cloud Computing: Egregious Eleven - Korean Translation
Release Date: 08/17/2021

This localized version of this publication was produced from the original source material through the efforts of chapters and volunteers but the translate...

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Protecting the Privacy of Healthcare Data in the Cloud

Protecting the Privacy of Healthcare Data in the Cloud
Release Date: 08/10/2021

The Health Delivery Organization (HDO) needs to understand the relationship between privacy and security, particularly the differences. This understanding...

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Cloud Threat Modeling

Cloud Threat Modeling
Release Date: 07/29/2021

The purpose of this document is to enable, encourage cloud and security practitioners to apply threat modeling for cloud applications, services, and security...

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Cloud Key Management Working Group Charter 2021

Cloud Key Management Working Group Charter 2021
Release Date: 07/20/2021

Cloud services are becoming ubiquitous in all sizes, and customers encounter many obligations and opportunities for using key management systems with thos...

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The Use of Blockchain in Healthcare

The Use of Blockchain in Healthcare
Release Date: 07/15/2021

Healthcare is a large and heavily regulated industry. US and EU privacy and security laws require healthcare organizations to protect personal information...

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Healthcare Cybersecurity Playbook - An Evolving Landscape

Healthcare Cybersecurity Playbook - An Evolving Landscape
Release Date: 07/14/2021

One aspect of healthcare that has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic is the use of telehealth. Telehealth is used for everything from re...

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