Security Guidance
Latest ResearchSecurity Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing v4.0
The CSA’s Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing builds on previous iterations through dedicated research, public participation from CSA members, working groups, and industry experts. This version incorporates advances in cloud, security, and supporting technologies, reflects on real-world cloud security practices, integrates the latest CSA research projects, and offers guidance for related technologies. Domains are reviewed to emphasize security, stability, and privacy in a multi-tenant environment.
New to the cloud? Want to understand how cloud security is different from on-premise security?
If you’re interested in a brief explanation and introduction to cloud security read our blog. Otherwise you can find the full list of recommendations and best practices can in the latest version of the Cloud Security Guidance for Cloud Computing.
Interested in certificates and training?
Cloud Security Alliance offers the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) which tests individuals on the domains covered in the CSA Security Guidance. There is both a certificate and a training available through CSA. You can learn more about the CCSK here.
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. We are profoundly grateful to all who contributed to version 4 of the release.
Next Meeting
No Meetings Currently Scheduled
Working Group Leadership
Best Practices for Cloud Security
CSA Research crowd-sources the knowledge and expertise of security experts and helps address the challenges and needs they’ve experienced, or seen others experience, within the cybersecurity field. Each publication is vendor-neutral and follows the peer review process outlined in the CSA Research Lifecycle. We recommend getting started by reading the following documents.
Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing v4.0
The fourth version of the Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing is built on previous iterations of the security guidance, dedicated research, and public participation from the Cloud Security Alliance members, working groups, and the industry experts within our community. This version incorporates advances in cloud, security, and supporting technologies; reflects on real-world cloud security practices; integrates the latest Cloud Security Alliance research projects; and offers guidance for related technologies.
Guía de Seguridad de Áreas Críticas para la Computación en la Nube
Con este documento, nuestro objetivo es proporcionar tanto orientación como inspiración para respaldar los objetivos comerciales, mientras se gestionan y mitigan los riesgos asociados con la adopción de la tecnología de computación en la nube.
Blog Posts
Press Coverage
Article Title | Source | Date |
---|---|---|
Developing a Cloud Security Strategy | Security Intelligence | October 15, 2020 |