Working Group
SaaS Security Capability Framework (SSCF)
The SaaS Security Capability Framework (SSCF) addresses the critical need for an industry standard that defines the minimum technical security capabilities SaaS applications should provide, particularly those that fall within the customer's scope under the Shared Security Responsibility Model (SSRM).
Currently, the lack of such a standard has led to major inconsistencies in the security features offered by SaaS vendors, resulting in significant operational challenges, increased costs, and heightened security risks. The SSCF focuses on customer-facing controls such as logging, access monitoring, and configuration of security settings that can be directly managed or utilized by customers to meet their security obligations. As many SaaS platforms do not offer sufficient configurability to align with an organization’s risk appetite or requirements, the SSCF aims to bridge this gap by outlining a clear set of technical security capabilities that should be embedded in SaaS offerings.
Working Group Leadership
Jonathan Villa
Jonathan Villa
Romke de Haan
Romke de Haan
Guidepoint Security
Boris Sieklik
Boris Sieklik
MongoDB
| Publications in Review | Open Until |
|---|---|
| Data Security within AI Environments | Aug 29, 2025 |
| AICM Auditing Guidelines | Sep 03, 2025 |
| A Practitioner’s Guide to Post-Quantum Cryptography | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Cloud Threat Modeling 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 |
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