CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4 (CCM)

Cloud security control framework mapping 197 controls across 17 domains to major regulatory and industry standards. Applies to cloud service providers and organisations consuming cloud services.

17

Rules extracted

197

Obligations decomposed

11.6x

Avg obligations per rule

🌐 International

Jurisdiction

What AuditDSS covers

Source

1

Regulation

Extracted

17

Rules

Decomposed

197

Obligations

11.6x

Decomposition ratio

Each rule is decomposed into an average of 11.6 atomic obligations — the smallest testable units that can be independently violated.

Fully extracted & scored

All 197 obligations have been decomposed, titled, risk-scored, and embedded for semantic matching.

Risk scoring

Every obligation in CSA CCM v4 is scored across independent risk dimensions:

W

Obligation Weight

How critical within the regulatory framework

L

Violation Likelihood

How often breached in practice

E

Enforcement Evidence

Regulator enforcement history and penalties

C

Cascade Dependency

How many obligations depend on this one

Regulatory details

Full title
CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4 (CCM)
Regulatory body
Cloud Security Alliance
Jurisdiction
🌐 International
Document type
standard
Effective date
March 1, 2024

Who this applies to

cloud service providerscloud service customersIT security teamscompliance officers

Key requirements

  • 17 security domains
  • 197 control objectives
  • audit and assurance
  • application security
  • business continuity
  • cryptography and key management
  • data security and privacy
  • identity and access management
  • infrastructure security
  • logging and monitoring
  • incident management
  • supply chain security
  • endpoint management

Frequently asked questions about CSA CCM v4

What is CSA CCM v4?

Cloud security control framework mapping 197 controls across 17 domains to major regulatory and industry standards. Applies to cloud service providers and organisations consuming cloud services.

Who does CSA CCM v4 apply to?

CSA CCM v4 applies to cloud service providers, cloud service customers, IT security teams, compliance officers.

How many obligations does CSA CCM v4 contain?

AuditDSS has decomposed CSA CCM v4 into 197 atomic obligations from 17 rules. Each obligation is independently testable and risk-scored.

What are the key requirements of CSA CCM v4?

The key requirements include: 17 security domains, 197 control objectives, audit and assurance, application security, business continuity, cryptography and key management, data security and privacy, identity and access management, infrastructure security, logging and monitoring, incident management, supply chain security, endpoint management.

How can I assess my CSA CCM v4 compliance?

Upload your compliance policy to AuditDSS. The platform maps your document against all 197 CSA CCM v4 obligations using deterministic AI scoring — not checklists or LLM summaries. You get a risk-scored gap analysis showing exactly which obligations are covered, partially covered, or missing.

Which jurisdiction enforces CSA CCM v4?

CSA CCM v4 is enforced in International by Cloud Security Alliance.

When did CSA CCM v4 come into effect?

CSA CCM v4 became effective on March 1, 2024.

What industry does CSA CCM v4 apply to?

CSA CCM v4 is primarily relevant to the Medical Devices & Diagnostics industry. AuditDSS covers 64 regulations in this industry sector.

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Policy

High-level commitments and governance framework covering CSA CCM v4 requirements.

Procedures

Step-by-step operational procedures to implement each policy commitment.

Forms & checklists

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Multi-regulation

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1

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2

AI maps against 197 obligations

Your document is scored against every obligation in CSA CCM v4. Each claim is mapped to the obligation tree and evaluated for coverage.

3

Risk-scored gap report

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Related regulations in Medical Devices & Diagnostics

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