Word of the Day: Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ)

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Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms | September 12, 2019 CAIQ The Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ) is a series of yes/no questions provided by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) to help organizations evaluate how well a cloud provider follows best practices. The CAIQ questionnaire can be customized to suit the security requirements of each cloud customer and help potential customers build assessment processes for engaging with cloud providers. The questionnaire was designed to address one of the leading concerns that companies have when moving to the cloud: the lack of transparency into what technologies and tactics cloud providers implement regarding data protection and risk management, and how they implement them. Organizations use the CAIQ as a first-level filter, after which potential cloud customers should ask individual vendors to provide more specific demonstrations on controls that matter most to the customer.   CAIQ questions are meant to be used in conjunction with the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) and the results are shared through a registry for security controls called the Security, Trust and Assurance Registry (STAR). The CSA STAR program consists of three levels of assurance (self-assessment, third-party certification and continuous auditing) based on: the CAIQ the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) the CSA Code of Conduct for GDPR Quote of the Day "When used together, the CAIQ and the CCM represent a solid starting point for an organization to determine which controls it needs from its cloud provider." - Diana Kelley Related Terms Cloud Security Alliance cloud service provider Cloud Controls Matrix GRC software STAR CloudTrust Protocol Learning Center How to vet vendors' cybersecurity tools for MSP practices Channel partners today must sort through hundreds of different vendors of cybersecurity tools. Developing a vetting process can make building a cybersecurity stack a lot easier. Find out the questions our experts suggest asking when evaluating potential vendor partnerships. Understanding the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix and CAIQ Diana Kelley explains how the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) and the Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ) help assess cloud providers' controls and risk models. What do the top cloud security providers offer in 2019? Cloud security providers' functionalities must evolve with advancements and complexities in cloud technology. Learn the new capabilities in security that CSPs must incorporate to keep up. Which cloud security certifications should providers have? Learn about the different cloud security certifications enterprises should look for when evaluating potential cloud providers and services. Create a cloud exit strategy to prepare for the unknown Creating a clear and concise cloud exit strategy is a critical yet often overlooked step for a cloud partnership. Expert Ed Moyle offers some pointers. Quiz Yourself The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) has worked with European officials to support implementation of the _____ privacy and related data use laws and regulations. A. Unions' B. Union's Answer Stay in Touch For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition, please contact me at: mrouse@techtarget.com Visit the Word of the Day Archives and catch up on what you've missed! FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter The Word of the Day is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2019 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List