Cloud Security Alliance Launches STAR for AI

Big news from the Cloud Security Alliance — the organization officially launched the STARforAI framework, creating the first global, auditable registry for ArtificialIntelligence governance, risk, and compliance.

The initiative extends CSA industry-recognized STAR (Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk) Program — previously focused on cloud service providers — into the world of AI systems, aligning with principles of responsibility, transparency, and accountability.

What Is STAR for AI?

STAR for AI is designed to evaluate and benchmark AI governance and security practices against a structured set of controls.

It uses CSA’s new AICAIQ, which enables organizations to perform a self-assessment or third-party audit of their AI environments.

Organizations can publish these self-assessments on the CSA STAR Registry, just like traditional cloud providers.

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This step-by-step model ensures consistency, comparability, and transparency for organizations operating in AI environments.

Key Steps to Participate

The STAR for AI Level 1 Submission Guide outlines a six-step process for joining the registry:

1️⃣ Prepare Your Submission — Create a CSA STAR account and collect key data.

2️⃣ Fill Out the AI-CAIQ — Complete the official CSA spreadsheet without altering structure; address every control in the Service Provider Answer and SSRM Control Ownership columns.

3️⃣ Submit the AI-CAIQ via the STAR Submission Form.

4️⃣ Confirm via Email.

5️⃣ Select Your Cloud/AI Service — Ensure correct naming to avoid duplicates in the registry.

6️⃣ Await Publication — Once validated, your AI self-assessment appears publicly on the STAR Registry.

Organizations seeking additional credibility can use Valid-AI-ted — a free option for CSA Members — which provides enhanced review of the uploaded AI-CAIQ.

As a CSA Corporate Member, we strongly encourage organizations to evaluate their hasztag#AIsecurity and governance maturity through STAR for AI.

Performing and publishing an AI self-assessment helps companies:

Understand the current maturity of their AI controls and identify gaps.

Provide transparency to customers and partners.

Improve sales and marketing positioning by demonstrating responsible AI practices.

Simplify due diligence and TPRM processes for clients seeking trustworthy suppliers.

This move also supports alignment with emerging frameworks like the AI Act, ISO42001, and NIST AI Risk Management Framework.

Publishing your AI-CAIQ in the STAR Registry shows the world that your organization treats AI ethics, safety, and cybersecurity seriously.

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Autor: Sebastian Burgemejster