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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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Bill Izzo
Bill Izzo

Bill Izzo

This person does not have a biography listed with CSA.

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
The Six Pillars of DevSecOps - Collaboration and IntegrationOct 20, 2023
Key Management Lifecycle Best PracticesOct 26, 2023
Cloud Security Maturity Model 2023Oct 26, 2023
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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.

Sep

29

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

Oct

3

Tue, October 3, 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
ChatGPT and Smart Contracts Subgroup
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Agenda:
- Outline new initiative 

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Oct

4

Wed, October 4, 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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Oct

6

Fri, October 6, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

Oct

10

Tue, October 10, 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
ChatGPT and Smart Contracts Subgroup
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Agenda:
- Outline new initiative 

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Oct

13

Fri, October 13, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

Oct

17

Tue, October 17, 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
ChatGPT and Smart Contracts Subgroup
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Agenda:
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Oct

18

Wed, October 18, 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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Oct

20

Fri, October 20, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

Oct

24

Tue, October 24, 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
ChatGPT and Smart Contracts Subgroup
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Agenda:
- Outline new initiative 

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Meeting ID: 992 3619 8430
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Oct

27

Fri, October 27, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

Oct

31

Tue, October 31, 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
ChatGPT and Smart Contracts Subgroup
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Agenda:
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Nov

1

Wed, November 1, 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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Nov

3

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

Nov

7

Tue, November 7, 8:30am - 9:15am PST
ChatGPT and Smart Contracts Subgroup
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Nov

10

Fri, November 10, 7:00am - 8:00am PST
Blockchain Security Governance

Nov

14

Tue, November 14, 8:30am - 9:15am PST
ChatGPT and Smart Contracts Subgroup
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Agenda:
- Outline new initiative 

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Nov

15

Wed, November 15, 10:00am - 11:00am PST
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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Meeting ID: 202 373 686

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Nov

17

Fri, November 17, 7:00am - 8:00am PST
Blockchain Security Governance

Nov

21

Tue, November 21, 8:30am - 9:15am PST
ChatGPT and Smart Contracts Subgroup
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Nov

24

Fri, November 24, 7:00am - 8:00am PST
Blockchain Security Governance

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