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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

CEO at Securosis

Rich is the VP of Product for DisruptOPS and Analyst and CEO of Securosis. With twenty years of experience in information security, physical security, and risk management, Rich is one of the foremost experts on cloud security, having driven development of the Cloud Security Alliance’s V4 Guidance and the associated CCSK training curriculum. He is a prolific writer and fe...

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Publications in ReviewOpen Until
Context-Based Access Control for Zero TrustNov 27, 2024
Fully Homomorphic Encryption: A Comprehensive Guide for Cybersecurity ProfessionalsDec 06, 2024
AI Organizational Responsibilities: AI Tools and ApplicationsDec 08, 2024
Zero Trust Guidance for Small and Medium Size Businesses (SMBs)Dec 15, 2024
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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.

Context-Based Access Control for Zero Trust

Open Until: 11/27/2024

The document "Context-Based Access Control for Zero Trust" provides guidance on implementing context-based access control (...

Fully Homomorphic Encryption: A Comprehensive Guide for Cybersecurity Professionals

Open Until: 12/06/2024

The document Fully Homomorphic Encryption: A Comprehensive Guide for Cybersecurity Professionals serves as an in-d...

AI Organizational Responsibilities: AI Tools and Applications

Open Until: 12/08/2024

The integration of LLMs and Generative AI introduces vital security considerations across development and deployment proces...

Zero Trust Guidance for Small and Medium Size Businesses (SMBs)

Open Until: 12/15/2024

In an increasingly digital world, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are facing heightened security challenges, makin...