The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is the world’s leading not-for-profit organization committed to awareness, practical implementation, and credentialing of forward-looking cybersecurity topics, including AI, cloud, and Zero Trust.
CSA’s flagship Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) is the only vendor-neutral framework of cloud-specific security controls, trusted by organizations worldwide. In 2025, CSA introduced the AI Controls Matrix (AICM), the first comprehensive security framework designed specifically for cloud-based AI systems.
These frameworks power CSA’s Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk (STAR) program, the world’s largest cloud and AI assurance program. CSA also leads volunteer-driven research working groups, produces freely accessible publications, and offers industry-standard education programs such as the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) and the Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT).
Through global events, strategic initiatives, and a diverse membership ecosystem, CSA fosters collaboration among cloud providers, AI innovators, enterprises, and governments to ensure secure digital transformation.