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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
Agentic AI Red Teaming GuideApr 27, 2025
AI Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (AI-CAIQ)Apr 28, 2025
Secure Agentic System Design - A Trait-Based ApproachMay 15, 2025
Managing Privileged Access in a Cloud-First WorldMay 23, 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.

Agentic AI Red Teaming Guide

Open Until: 04/27/2025

Red teaming for Agentic AI requires a specialized approach due to several critical factors. Agentic AI systems demand more ...

AI Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (AI-CAIQ)

Open Until: 04/28/2025

The AI Consensus Assessment Initiative Questionnaire (AI-CAIQ) is an extension of the Cloud Security Allia...

Secure Agentic System Design - A Trait-Based Approach

Open Until: 05/15/2025

This paper addresses the security challenges unique to agentic AI systems. As AI transitions from passive tools to autonomo...

Managing Privileged Access in a Cloud-First World

Open Until: 05/23/2025

Managing privileged access has become increasingly critical due to the complexity and ubiquity of distributed IT environmen...