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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
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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

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Publications in ReviewOpen Until
CCPA - CSA Code of Conduct Gap ResolutionApr 10, 2023
Understanding Cloud Attack VectorsApr 28, 2023
CCMV4-LiteMay 15, 2023
Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing v5 - OutlineJun 01, 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.

Mar

31

Fri, March 31, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

Apr

4

Tue, April 4, 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Smart Contracts - DLT Security Framework
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Apr

5

Wed, April 5, 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Blockchain Working Group
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Apr

7

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

Apr

11

Tue, April 11, 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Smart Contracts - DLT Security Framework
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Apr

14

Fri, April 14, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

Apr

18

Tue, April 18, 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Smart Contracts - DLT Security Framework
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Apr

19

Wed, April 19, 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Blockchain Working Group - Monthly Working Meeting
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  • Subgroup update: DLT Privacy Governance framework as an assessment tool for internal DLT Privacy audits in the Financial Sector


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Apr

21

Fri, April 21, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

Apr

25

Tue, April 25, 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Smart Contracts - DLT Security Framework
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Apr

28

Fri, April 28, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

May

2

Tue, May 2, 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Smart Contracts - DLT Security Framework
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May

3

Wed, May 3, 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Blockchain Working Group
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May

5

Fri, May 5, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

May

9

Tue, May 9, 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Smart Contracts - DLT Security Framework
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May

12

Fri, May 12, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

May

16

Tue, May 16, 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Smart Contracts - DLT Security Framework
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May

17

Wed, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Blockchain Working Group - Monthly Working Meeting
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May

19

Fri, May 19, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

May

23

Tue, May 23, 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Smart Contracts - DLT Security Framework
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May

26

Fri, May 26, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

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