Netwrix helps you comply with CSA STAR

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk (STAR) program is a leading global cloud security assurance framework. It provides a rigorous assessment of cloud providers’ security controls, transparency, and compliance with industry standards. CSA STAR builds on ISO/IEC 27001 and the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM), enabling organizations to assess and demonstrate the maturity of their cloud security practices.

CSA STAR is structured around three levels of assurance:

• Level 1: Self-Assessment – Organizations publish responses to the CSA Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ).
• Level 2: Third-Party Certification or Attestation – Independent audits validate security practices against ISO/IEC 27001 and the CSA CCM.
• Level 3: Continuous

CSA STAR Benefits

Top reasons why organizations pursue CSA STAR:

• Enhances cloud trust and transparency
  Demonstrates robust security practices to customers, partners, and regulators by aligning with CSA CCM and ISO/IEC 27001.
• Drives competitive differentiation
  Achieving CSA STAR certification signals a commitment to best practices in cloud security and governance, helping organizations stand out in the marketplace.
• Supports regulatory alignment
  CSA STAR maps to multiple compliance mandates, including GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and NIST standards, reducing duplication of audit efforts.
• Promotes continuous improvement
  With Level 3 continuous monitoring, organizations can evolve toward proactive, real-time cloud security assurance.

How does Netwrix help you comply?

Netwrix provides the visibility, data governance, and security monitoring capabilities organizations need to meet CSA STAR requirements. By enabling discovery of sensitive data, enforcing access controls, monitoring privileged activities, and validating configurations, Netwrix solutions support transparency, assurance, and risk reduction across hybrid and cloud environments.

Our solutions empower cloud security teams to:

• Respond to CSA CAIQ questionnaires with evidence-based reporting
• Demonstrate strong governance of identities, data, and privileges
• Support third-party audits with detailed audit trails
• Advance toward continuous monitoring with automated alerts and dashboards

• Netwrix 1Secure DSPM
  Netwrix 1Secure is a SaaS solution that provides visibility into on-premises and cloud environments. It helps meet CSA STAR requirements by monitoring activity, enforcing access controls, and providing audit-ready reports.
• Netwrix Auditor
  Netwrix Auditor tracks changes, configurations, and access across hybrid IT and cloud systems. It provides compliance-ready reports and evidence to support CSA STAR Level 2 audits.
• Netwrix Access Analyzer
  Netwrix Access Analyzer delivers visibility into access rights across cloud platforms like Microsoft 365, AWS, and Azure. It helps enforce least privilege and supports CAIQ responses related to access governance.
• Netwrix Data Classification
  Netwrix Data Classification identifies and classifies sensitive data in cloud repositories, aligning with CSA CCM controls for data governance, privacy, and protection.
• Netwrix Privilege Secure
  Netwrix Privilege Secure enforces just-in-time privileged access, credential vaulting, and privileged session monitoring. It helps meet CSA CCM controls for privileged user management and reduces risks of insider threats.
• Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager
  Netwrix Endpoint Policy Manager enforces consistent endpoint security configurations, ensuring compliance with CSA CCM controls for endpoint and device management in cloud-connected environments.
• Netwrix Change Tracker
  Netwrix Change Tracker continuously monitors and validates configurations, helping demonstrate compliance with CSA CCM controls for system integrity and change management.
• Netwrix Password Secure
  Netwrix Password Secure enforces strong password policies and secure credential management, supporting CSA STAR requirements for identity and authentication controls.
• Netwrix PingCastle
  Netwrix PingCastle identifies misconfigurations and risks in Active Directory and Entra ID, supporting CSA CCM controls for identity system governance and continuous monitoring.

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