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Security Guidance

The advancement toward secure cloud computing requires active participation from a broad set of globally-distributed stakeholders.
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Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing v5
Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing v5

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Working Group Overview
The advancement toward secure cloud computing requires active participation from a broad set of globally-distributed stakeholders. CSA brings together this diverse community of industry partnerships, international chapters, working groups, and individuals to create the Cloud Security Guidance.


Security Guidance v5 now available!
The Security Guidance v5 provides a comprehensive understanding of the essential security measures needed in today's cloud landscape. The v5 body of knowledge includes the latest in cloud architecture, cloud native security, workloads, virtual networking, data security, DevSecOps, Zero Trust, Generative AI, and much more. V5 also includes vital information about risk management, achieving compliance, optimizing organizational cloud security strategies, and understanding the shared responsibility model.

Working Group Leadership

Rich Mogull
Rich Mogull

Rich Mogull

Chief Analyst, CSA

Rich is the Chief Analyst at the Cloud Security Alliance where he focuses on leading-edge cloud and AI security research and implementation. He has over 25 years of security experience, with over 15 years of focusing on cloud and emerging technologies. Prior to joining the CSA full time Rich frequently collaborated with CSA as the principle course designer of the CCSK training class, primary author of the Guidance, and developer of the Clou...

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Publications in ReviewOpen Until
Enabling Zero Trust for Cellular Networks - Guidance for Securing Mobile NetworksOct 31, 2025
Software-Defined Perimeter: Architecture Guide V3Nov 15, 2025
Zero Trust Guidance for Building a Resilient Enterprise EnvironmentDec 05, 2025
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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.

Open Peer Reviews

Peer reviews allow security professionals from around the world to provide feedback on CSA research before it is published.

Learn how to participate in a peer review here.

Enabling Zero Trust for Cellular Networks - Guidance for Securing Mobile Networks

Open Until: 10/31/2025

The rapid evolution of cellular network technologies, particularly the rollout of 5G, Open Radio Access Network (ORAN), and...

Software-Defined Perimeter: Architecture Guide V3

Open Until: 11/15/2025

The increasing sophistication of cyber threats and the limitations of traditional network security models have led to the e...

Zero Trust Guidance for Building a Resilient Enterprise Environment

Open Until: 12/05/2025

Resiliency is an increasingly important global business and compliance priority across different jurisdictions and business...