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.
View Current ProjectsCrypto-Asset Exchange Security Guidelines
Working Group Leadership

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 ...

Bill Izzo
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Publications in Review | Open Until |
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Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing v5 - Outline | Jun 01, 2023 |
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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.
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May
31
Blockchain Working Group
CSA events & announcement
Threat modeling topic: Protecting the security and recovery of high value (exchange) accounts
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Jun
2
Jun
6
ChatGPT and Smart Contracts Subgroup
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Jun
9
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13
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Jun
14
Blockchain Working Group - Monthly Working Meeting
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Jun
16
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20
ChatGPT and Smart Contracts Subgroup
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Jun
23
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27
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Jun
28
Blockchain Working Group
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Jun
30
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4
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Jul
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11
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Jul
12
Blockchain Working Group - Monthly Working Meeting
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Jul
14
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18
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Jul
21
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25
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Jul
26
Blockchain Working Group
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Jul
28
Open Peer Reviews
Peer reviews allow security professionals from around the world to provide feedback on CSA research before it is published.