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Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix (CSA CCM)

The de facto cloud security control framework aligned to all major standards and regulatory requirements

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24
Controls
72
Questions
Active
Status
May 2031
Expires

About this Framework

The CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) v4.0 is a cybersecurity control framework specifically designed for cloud computing environments, mapping over 197 control specifications across 17 domains to major compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, HIPAA and GDPR. Used in the CSA STAR certification programme, CCM helps cloud customers evaluate cloud provider security posture and supports shared responsibility model implementation across multi-cloud environments.

Key Control Domains

Application & Interface Security
Audit Assurance & Compliance
Business Continuity Management
Change Control & Configuration Management
Data Security & Privacy Lifecycle
Datacenter Security
Encryption & Key Management
Governance & Risk Management
Human Resources
Identity & Access Management
Infrastructure & Virtualisation Security
Interoperability & Portability
Mobile Security
Supply Chain Management
Threat & Vulnerability Management

Who Needs This?

  • Cloud service providers (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS)
  • Cloud customers evaluating provider security posture
  • Organisations pursuing CSA STAR certification
  • Enterprises managing multi-cloud security programs

Compliance Benefits

  • Purpose-built for cloud computing environments
  • Maps to all major compliance frameworks simultaneously
  • Used in CSA STAR cloud assurance programme
  • Freely available with extensive control mapping toolkit

Official Reference

CSA Cloud Controls Matrix
https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/research/cloud-controls-matrix/

Assessment Details

Issuer / AuthorityCloud Security Alliance (CSA)
FrameworkCloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix (CSA CCM)
Controls24
Questions72
StatusActive
Assessment Start25 May 2026
Assessment Expires25 May 2031

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