Announcements

CSA is seeking innovative partners to leverage Generative AI for groundbreaking cloud security solutions. If your company excels in AI and cybersecurity, we want to hear from you! Submit your proposals by September 30, 2024, and be part of the future of cloud security.

Learn More → https://bit.ly/3Y2KQ1J

The Cloud Security Alliance is launching a new working group, Data Privacy Engineering (DPE). This group aims to integrate privacy-centric methodologies into development workflows and data science, known as "DataSecOps." 

The working group will develop guidelines, create privacy-centric tools, foster collaboration, and promote awareness, with a focus on Differential Privacy. The first meeting kicks off July 10th, 12pm PT (Noon).

Register Now → https://bit.ly/3zs9gHy

Join us at SECtember.ai, CSA’s premier event focusing on the future of AI and cloud security! Featuring keynote speakers from CISA, Anthropic, Google Cloud, and OpenAI, this must-attend conference takes place on September 10-12, 2024, at the Meydenbauer in Bellevue, WA. Don't miss out on transformative insights from industry leaders! 

Register Now → https://bit.ly/4cheHra

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Help shape the future of identity architecture by taking the State of Multi-Cloud Identity survey! 

Your insights are crucial as we examine identity continuity, analytics, and governance in enterprises.

Participate Now → https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSASOMC2024s

Last call to participate in our 2024 Data Resiliency Survey. Help us assess industry readiness, identify best practices, and address cloud architecture needs. The survey closes on April 29th. 

Take the survey now → https://e.cloudsecurityalliance.org/l/908632/2024-03-28/ndt1x

#DataResilience #FinancialServices #Survey

We are looking for people to participate in our 2024 Data Resiliency Survey. Take our survey now to help us identify:

• Industry readiness for resiliency requirements that either exist (e.g. DORA) or under consideration

• Strategies currently being deployed that may be recommended as best practices

• Areas of need to address resiliency in cloud architecture

Prizes: 10 randomly selected participants will receive a $50 Amazon gift card and 1 randomly selected participant will receive a pair of Airpods

Length: 7 minutes, 29 minutes

Deadline: April 21st

Participate Now → https://e.cloudsecurityalliance.org/l/908632/2024-04-09/nfb2w

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🎂 Celebrating 15 years of Cloud Security Alliance!  🎉 

Today marks a significant milestone for CSA as we proudly celebrate 15 years of commitment to building a more secure and trusted cloud ecosystem. We extend our deepest gratitude to our members, partners, and volunteers who have been instrumental in our success. Your dedication and commitment to advancing cloud security have been the driving force behind our accomplishments. Together, we've shaped industry standards and best practices, empowering organizations to navigate the complexities of cloud security with confidence. 

"As we look towards the horizon, filled with quantum computers, AI developments, and yet-unnamed technologies, I am confident that together, we will continue to safeguard the cloud, ensuring that CSA remains a beacon of trust and security for the next 85 years and beyond." - Jim Reavis, CEO and Founder, Cloud Security Alliance.

Released today, the State of AI and Security Survey Report shares the results of responses from 2000+ IT and security professionals from a diverse range of organizations. This new CSA survey report, commissioned by Google Cloud, provides insights into the industry’s knowledge, attitudes, and opinions regarding artificial intelligence (AI). 

Don’t worry, we saved some Pi for you. For today only, claim your 50% off CCSK v4 online training + exam bundle + free Generative AI course. Use promo code enjoyyourcsapi at checkout on CSA Knowledge Center by 12 AM PT on March 15th to take advantage of this offer. 

With the CCSK v4, you're getting more than just a slice of cybersecurity knowledge; you're securing the whole pie. And with our brand new introductory AI course, you're set to lead in the next era of cybersecurity. Don't let this opportunity slip through your fingers. You can have your pie and eat it too, but only if you act before midnight.

This Pi Day is served à la mode. For 24 hours only, slice into our CCSK v4 online training + exam bundle at an incredible 50% discount, and to sweeten the deal, we’re giving you our brand new Introduction to Generative AI & Prompt Engineering course for free. To get this discount, ensure you are logged in to the CSA Knowledge Center. At checkout, apply the code: enjoyyourcsapi

This is your chance to build a solid foundation in cybersecurity with the industry-recognized CCSK and learn how to leverage AI in your defense strategy with an exclusive, introductory AI course. But hurry, the clock is ticking, and this offer vanishes at 12 AM PT on March 15th.

https://e.cloudsecurityalliance.org/l/908632/2024-03-13/nczjf 

The goal of this survey is to determine the top threats, vulnerabilities, and risks organizations are facing in 2024. The results of this survey will be used in CSA's 6th installment of the Top Threats to Cloud Computing paper.

The survey has 35 questions and will take less than 8 minutes to complete. Definitions of each security issue are provided via a link if you need additional clarity.

Prizes include 5 $20 Amazon giftcards and 1 CCSK token. You have a chance to win these prizes if you submit a completed survey and enter your business email at the end of the survey. 

​​Headed to RSA? We are too! 

CSA is proud to host its 15th consecutive Summit at the RSA Conference. Registration for the CSA AI Summit at RSA Conference is now open, and we can’t wait to see you. To join us, register for RSAC and use code “52ECLOUDSECXP” for a complimentary Expo Pass or “52FCDCLOUDSEC” to save $150 on the All-Access pass.

Don't miss out on crucial discussions about AI and cloud security with industry leaders. Register now → https://e.cloudsecurityalliance.org/l/908632/2024-03-05/ncl94

We're excited to support the ISSA ESG research on the life and times of cybersecurity professionals, and we want your valuable input. Join the survey and contribute your insights on:

• InfoSec careers
• Skills development
• Organizational considerations
• Security incidents and vulnerabilities
• The cybersecurity skills shortage
• Information security activities

Your perspective is crucial to shaping the narrative. Take the survey now and be a vital part of advancing our understanding of the information security landscape!

Participate Now → https://bit.ly/3Ik0xIH 

Dive into insights from our latest survey, the State of Security Remediation Survey Report 2024. This comprehensive report, commissioned by Dazz, sheds light on the critical role of security remediation in strengthening organizational defenses against security breaches, which currently averages a staggering cost of $7.29 million per incident. 

The Continuous Audit Metrics Working Group is looking for new volunteers to expand the Continuous Audit Metrics Catalog with new metrics while also evaluating the usage of existing metrics in cloud applications. Individuals who have experience with implementing security metrics in information systems, continuous monitoring of information system security, automated compliance testing, and security operation centers (SOC) are encouraged to participate. If interested, please reach out to our research analyst, Lefteris Skoutaris at: [email protected]