CAIQ Cloud Security Alliance

The CAIQ (Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire) is an important initiative by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting best practices and education on cloud computing security. The CAIQ questionnaire consists of a series of security-related questions that cloud service providers can answer, providing potential customers a better understanding of their security capabilities and controls. It enables organizations to make more informed decisions when selecting cloud service providers based on their security needs and requirements.

The CAIQ covers a wide range of security domains, including:

• Data security and privacy
• Compliance and certifications
• Business continuity and disaster recovery
• Identity and access management
• Infrastructure security
• Risk management
• Incident response
• Encryption
• Vulnerability management, etc.

Compliance with CAIQ is not mandatory but is rather voluntary. Organizations that are serious about cloud security may choose to adopt CAIQ as part of their due diligence process when selecting cloud service providers.

Connect with our Certified Cloud Security Experts to assess your controls and prove your compliance with CAIQ by sharing your assessment profile. Our engagement options are ideal for organizations of all sizes with and without an experienced in-house IT team. Connect with an expert or schedule a consultation to explore the option that is best for your organization.