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Read our submission guides for step-by-step instructions on how to submit a service to the registry for level 1 and level 2 of STAR.
Level 1
Level 1 submission instructions*Price - Free
Security Self-Assessment
- STAR Level 1: Security Questionnaire (CAIQ v4)
The previous version of the security questionnaire, CAIQ v3.1, is being phased out and will only be available to submit to the registry until May 2022.
GDPR Self-Assessment
View submission process instructions here.
Level 2
*Price - See the table below for associated fees. For full pricing details, please contact a CSA STAR Approved Assessment Firm.
Step 1: First read the Code of Practice for Implementing STAR Level 2.This guide will explain both the practical steps as well as the overall strategy you will need to implement in order to earn a STAR Certification or Attestation.
Step 2: Find a CSA Approved STAR Assessment Firm to help you get started with your STAR Level 2 submission. They will actually submit your assessment for you and guide you through the process.
Step 3: Once your assessment is done and you are actually ready to submit to the registry, read our instructions for submitting for level 2. These instructions describe the details to upload your organization's bio and necessary materials to be listed on the registry after your assessment is complete.
STAR Attestation
The STAR attestation is submitted by the CSP. If you have completed your STAR Attestation engagement with your CPA firm, please contact [email protected] to request registration of your attestation report.
STAR Certification
The certification body is responsible for submitting the STAR Certification Intake Form.
C-STAR
The certification body is responsible for submitting the STAR Certification Intake Form.
STAR-Enabled Solutions
If you would like to have your product or service listed as a STAR-Enabled Solution you will need to submit your solution as a level one submission.
Level 2
Level 2 submission instructions
STAR Attestation
STAR Attestation Firms, fill out the STAR Attestation Intake Form and provide it to your audited cloud service provider. Your client will need this form to register their CSA STAR Attestation.
STAR Certification
- STAR Certification Intake Form
- STAR Cert Guidance Document: Auditing the CCM
- Requirements for Bodies Providing Star Certification
C-STAR
Certificate & Attestation Pricing Information
CSA Corporate Members receive a 20% price reduction.
- The following fees are solely for the CSA certificate fees, which are in addition to your audit fees.
- The certification and attestation fees are collected to fund the STAR Program.
- Prices are based on the ‘effective number of employees’ in the scope of registration.
- CSA will apply price reductions based on the World Bank classification.
- The World Bank scale and CSA Member discount cannot be cumulated.
Certificate Pricing
| Effective Employees | Fee (Euro) |
|---|---|
| 1 to 10 | 600 |
| 11 to 25 | 1200 |
| 26 to 75 | 2100 |
| 76 to 250 | 3600 |
| 251 to 700 | 6000 |
| 701 to 1500 | 8400 |
| 1501+ | 12000 |
*Applies to the STAR Certification and C-STAR.
Attestation Pricing
| Effective Employees | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 to 10 | $650 |
| 11 to 25 | $1,300 |
| 26 to 75 | $2,300 |
| 76 to 250 | $4,050 |
| 251 to 700 | $6,650 |
| 701 to 1500 | $9,350 |
| 1501+ | $13,300 |