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Your Trusted Partner for CSA STAR Compliance
CSA STAR is the gold standard for cloud security assurance, offering transparency and confidence for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and their customers. It combines rigorous security frameworks with public reporting, helping organisations demonstrate their commitment to cloud security using the Cloud Security Alliance controls and mapping to industry standards.
Why Accorp is Your Trusted Partner for CSA STAR Certification
At Accorp Partners, we help cloud service providers achieve CSA STAR compliance with confidence—building trust, meeting security expectations, and staying ahead in a competitive market.
Proven Expertise
Years of experience helping organisations achieve SOC, ISO, HIPAA, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, NIS 2 and other global compliances.
International Recognition
Accredited and trusted by leading authorities, ensuring credibility in every certification.
Specialised Professionals
A team of CPAs, auditors, and cybersecurity experts who deeply understand the Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Control Matrix and how to map controls to evidence.
End-to-End Support
From scoping and cloud controls matrix (CCM) gap analysis to audit readiness and registry submission.
Technology-Driven
Leveraging AI and automation for faster, accurate, and scalable audit processes.
Client-Centric Approach
Transparent communication, timely delivery, and tailored solutions for long-term trust.
CSA STAR Compliance Process (with CCM focus)
Define Scope & Select Level
Choose the STAR level (1, 2, or 3) based on services, risk, and assurance needs.
Perform Gap Assessment
Evaluate your controls against the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) — the practical expression of Cloud Security Alliance controls — and identify areas for improvement.
Complete Self-Assessment or Third-Party Audit
The CSA STAR program offers three progressive levels of cloud security assurance. Level 1 involves completing the CAIQ and submitting it to the STAR Registry. Level 2 requires pursuing a CSA STAR Level 2 attestation, which is a certified audit where evidence is mapped to CCM controls and is commonly delivered as a SOC 2 + CCM attestation by a licensed CPA. Level 3 focuses on implementing continuous monitoring for real-time assurance.
Submit to STAR Registry
Upload completed assessments, attestations, or certification documents to the public STAR Registry.
Maintain Compliance
Monitor and remediate gaps regularly; renew attestations annually or certifications every three years.
Key Components of CSA STAR
Understanding the foundational elements of Cloud Security Alliance STAR program
Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM)
A detailed framework covering domains and control objectives; the CCM is central to mapping your security posture to CSA expectations.
Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ)
A standardised tool for CSPs to document and communicate their security controls to customers and auditors.
STAR Registry
A public repository where CSPs publish self-assessments, attestations, and certifications to boost transparency and trust.
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