CSA STAR

CSA STAR compliance refers to meeting the cloud security standards defined by the Cloud Security Alliance’s Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM). It demonstrates that a cloud service provider follows industry-recognised best practices for security, transparency, and risk management. This helps businesses trust the provider’s security posture and cloud governance.

To achieve CSA STAR certification, organisations must undergo an audit against the Cloud Security Alliance’s Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM). This includes demonstrating strong security controls, transparent processes, and alignment with cloud-focused best practices. Depending on the certification level, assessments may involve third-party audits or validated submissions.

Choosing Tata Communications with CSA STAR certification gives businesses confidence in robust cloud security, transparency, and adherence to globally recognised standards. Our compliance with 133 CCM controls ensures strong protection across identity, data security, incident management, and more, helping customers operate securely and reduce risk in cloud environments.

ISO 27001 focuses on establishing and maintaining an information security management system, while CSA STAR compliance specifically addresses cloud security requirements through the Cloud Controls Matrix. CSA STAR adds cloud-specific transparency, detailed control mapping, and industry-tailored assurance, making it a stronger fit for evaluating cloud service providers.

The Cloud Security Alliance STAR programme enhances security by providing a structured control framework through the CCM. It helps organisations assess cloud risks, benchmark providers, and ensure adherence to security best practices. Its emphasis on transparency, auditing, and harmonisation supports stronger, more reliable cloud security compliance.

A CSA STAR self-assessment allows cloud providers to document their implementation of CSA’s security controls. It should be conducted by providers offering cloud services who want to demonstrate transparency and adherence to best practices. This self-assessment helps customers understand the provider’s security measures and risk posture.

Tata Communications achieves CSA STAR certification by aligning with the Cloud Controls Matrix across multiple security domains and submitting detailed compliance documentation to the CSA. We comply with 133 controls, covering areas such as identity, data security, business continuity, vulnerability management, and application security, ensuring strong cloud protection.

Tata Communications performs CSA STAR Self Assessment by evaluating its cloud services against the CCM framework and mapping controls across 16 domains. This structured approach ensures transparency, validates adherence to best practices, and helps maintain consistent CSA STAR Compliance for our cloud platforms.