CSA STAR

Overview

CSA STAR (Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk) is the technology industry's most established program for cloud security assurance. It provides a framework for transparency, rigorous auditing, and standards harmonization. CodeMiners' CSA STAR registration is based on the Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ), a comprehensive self-assessment of cloud security controls mapped to the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM).

Governing Body

Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)

Scope of Certification

Covers cloud security governance, data security, platform security, infrastructure security, application security, and operations security as defined by the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM).

Audit and Assessment Process

Level 1 (Self-Assessment): Organization completes the CAIQ and publishes results on the CSA STAR Registry. The self-assessment is updated annually. Results are publicly accessible for prospect verification.

Key Requirements

1. Completion of the Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ)
2. Mapping of controls to the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM)
3. Publication on the CSA STAR public registry
4. Annual update of the self-assessment

Compliance Entitlements

• Industry-leading cloud security assurance program
• Transparent cloud security posture documentation via CAIQ
• Controls mapped to the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM)
• Recognized by cloud buyers and compliance teams globally

Client Benefits

• Publicly verifiable cloud security posture on the CSA STAR Registry
• Standardized assessment comparable across cloud service providers
• Demonstrates proactive cloud security governance

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