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Control Domains
CCM domains span audit, application security, encryption, IAM, logging, and supply chain—mapped to cloud service models.
Framework Overview
CSA CCM
Cloud Controls Matrix for cloud security assurance
The Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) provides a controls framework for cloud computing aligned to industry-accepted security principles. It supports CSA STAR and cloud-specific assurance conversations with customers.
Who it's for: Cloud-native SaaS providers, infrastructure platforms, and vendors answering cloud security questionnaires or pursuing CSA STAR.
Cloud-specific control languageSupports CSA STAR programsStrong questionnaire alignmentMaps to other major frameworks
Key Domains
How CSA CCM breaks down across the program lifecycle.
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Shared Responsibility
Clarify provider vs. customer responsibilities across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS deployments.
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CSA STAR
Self-assessment and third-party certification pathways built on CCM for cloud transparency.
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CAIQ & Questionnaires
Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire responses for faster enterprise security reviews.
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Mapping to SOC 2 / ISO
Leverage control overlap to avoid duplicate documentation across assurance programs.
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Continuous Improvement
Maintain CCM alignment as cloud architecture, vendors, and product surface area evolve.
Program Snapshot
A visual overview of how we typically structure a CSA CCM engagement—from discovery through audit-ready operations.
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Mapping to SOC 2 / ISO6
Continuous ImprovementHow We Help
- ■Gap assessment against framework requirements
- ■Prioritized roadmap with clear owners and timelines
- ■Policy, control, and evidence design
- ■GRC automation setup (Drata / Vanta)
- ■Mock audit and auditor liaison support
FAQs
Do we need CSA CCM if we have SOC 2?
SOC 2 may satisfy many buyers. CCM helps when customers ask cloud-specific questions or expect CSA STAR alignment.
What is CSA STAR?
Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk—a program for transparency and assurance in cloud services, using CCM as its control baseline.
Is CCM only for hyperscale cloud providers?
No. Any organization delivering cloud services or heavily relying on cloud infrastructure can use CCM to structure controls and customer responses.
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