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Cloud Component Specifications

In order to address the gap in industry best practices for cloud components this working group proposes to develop internationally recognized technical security specifications for cloud components.
Cloud OS Security Specification v2.0
Cloud OS Security Specification v2.0

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Cloud Component Specifications
Working Group Overview

In order to address the gap in industry best practices for cloud components, this working group proposes to develop internationally recognized technical security specifications for cloud components.


Drafts & Important Docs


Working Group Leadership

Frank Guanco
Frank Guanco

Frank Guanco

Operations Director, CSA

Publications in ReviewOpen Until
Agentic AI Red Teaming GuideApr 27, 2025
AI Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (AI-CAIQ)Apr 28, 2025
Secure Agentic System Design - A Trait-Based ApproachMay 15, 2025
Managing Privileged Access in a Cloud-First WorldMay 23, 2025
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Who can join?

Anyone can join a working group, whether you have years of experience or want to just participate as a fly on the wall.

What is the time commitment?

The time commitment for this group varies depending on the project. You can spend a 15 minutes helping review a publication that's nearly finished or help author a publication from start to finish.

Open Peer Reviews

Peer reviews allow security professionals from around the world to provide feedback on CSA research before it is published.

Learn how to participate in a peer review here.

Agentic AI Red Teaming Guide

Open Until: 04/27/2025

Red teaming for Agentic AI requires a specialized approach due to several critical factors. Agentic AI systems demand more ...

AI Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (AI-CAIQ)

Open Until: 04/28/2025

The AI Consensus Assessment Initiative Questionnaire (AI-CAIQ) is an extension of the Cloud Security Allia...

Secure Agentic System Design - A Trait-Based Approach

Open Until: 05/15/2025

This paper addresses the security challenges unique to agentic AI systems. As AI transitions from passive tools to autonomo...

Managing Privileged Access in a Cloud-First World

Open Until: 05/23/2025

Managing privileged access has become increasingly critical due to the complexity and ubiquity of distributed IT environmen...