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Techday NZ
30-04-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Cloud Security Alliance launches initiative to automate compliance
The Cloud Security Alliance has established a new initiative, the Compliance Automation Revolution, to address the growing complexity of regulatory compliance in data security and privacy. Organisations are facing mounting pressure to comply with an expanding array of data security and privacy laws, a trend accelerated by the proliferation of artificial intelligence technologies. The challenge is compounded by the increasing volume of data and technological advances that expand compliance requirements, leading to rising costs and diminishing returns in security improvement efforts. The Compliance Automation Revolution (CAR) is a coalition supported by a range of industry partners, including Google, Oracle, Anecdotes, Coalfire, Deloitte Italy, Salesforce, Schellman, and Vanta. The initiative aims to offer practical and effective solutions to common compliance challenges, leveraging automation and collaborative frameworks to relieve the regulatory burden on organisations. CAR's objectives include enhancing the quality of compliance, reducing associated risks and costs, and progressing towards regulatory harmonisation. The initiative also seeks to introduce real-time information exchanges between businesses and regulators to bolster assurance and cultivate greater trust within the wider ecosystem. Jim Reavis, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of the Cloud Security Alliance, stated, "With 16 years of thought leadership, cutting-edge innovation, and global expertise, CSA is uniquely positioned to lead the Compliance Automation Revolution. Through initiatives like the globally recognized Security, Trust, Assurance and Risk (STAR) program and vendor-neutral research, we've consistently prioritised the industry's evolving needs. Now, with the launch of CAR, we're shaping a future where compliance not only enhances security but does so efficiently - eliminating unnecessary costs and redundant efforts." The CAR coalition intends to focus on four main action areas. The first involves automating the collection and sharing of compliance evidence through standardised, machine-readable formats. The second area is the integration of compliance checks earlier in the software development lifecycle through shift-left approaches. Thirdly, CAR aims to harmonise diverse regulatory frameworks into a common set of controls. The fourth area is the development of metrics and models to objectively quantify security and compliance risks, including the standardisation of effectiveness and assurance measurement. Archana Ramamoorthy, Senior Director, Regulated and Trusted Cloud at Google Cloud and CAR Founding Member, commented, "Adhering to compliance is often viewed as a costly, point-in-time snapshot that lags behind the pace of innovation. CAR represents a vital industry collaboration to change that paradigm. By embracing automation, harmonisation, and 'compliance-as-code,' we're not just aiming to reduce audit fatigue; we're building a future founded on continuous, evidence-based trust that can finally scale with the dynamic nature of cloud and AI." Anil Markose, GVP, Chief Compliance Officer for Oracle SaaS, said, "The Compliance Automation Revolution marks a strategic move toward aligning compliance and security as complementary forces. As the regulatory landscape grows more complex, and threats become more sophisticated, it is critical for organisations to proactively address both. We're excited to work with CSA in advancing this mission." Yair Kuznitsov, CEO and Co-Founder of Anecdotes, explained, "Enterprises today face increasingly complex GRC environments, and the need for scalable, automated solutions has never been greater. At Anecdotes, we're proud to be an ambassador for the Compliance Automation Revolution initiative, championing innovation that will help organisations navigate these challenges with greater ease and efficiency. This initiative tackles an unsolved problem, and we anticipate every enterprise will benefit from the groundbreaking work coming out of it." Adam Shnider, Executive Vice President for Compliance Services at Coalfire, stated, "Security and compliance should be less of a burden — they should be a business enabler. The Compliance Automation Revolution provides the framework and collaboration needed to streamline compliance efforts, reduce risk exposure, and ensure organisations stay ahead of emerging threats." Fabio Battelli, Senior Partner at Deloitte Central Mediterranean for Cyber Security Services, said, "By joining the Compliance Automation Revolution, we reaffirm our commitment to proactive security and compliance excellence. In an era of growing regulatory complexity, automation is key to reducing operational risk and streamlining compliance efforts. CAR represents a significant step forward in enabling organisations to shift resources from manual compliance tasks to innovation and business growth." Prashant Vadlamudi, Senior Vice President, Product Security at Salesforce, added, "The regulatory landscape is shifting fast — and so are emerging threats. Static, check-the-box compliance models are no longer sufficient to keep pace. At Salesforce, we see compliance as a trust enabler, not a roadblock. That's why we're proud to join the Compliance Automation Revolution and partner with CSA to drive scalable, proactive solutions, leveraging the power of AI, that help organisations meet rising expectations with confidence." Avani Desai, Chief Executive Officer of Schellman, commented, "In today's environment of mounting regulatory demands and rapidly evolving cyber threats, the Compliance Automation Revolution isn't just timely, it's essential. It's about transforming how organisations approach compliance, turning a traditionally reactive process into a proactive strategy for resilience. By embracing automation and collaboration, we can drive smarter decisions, reduce risk, and build a stronger, more secure future." Jadee Hanson, Chief Information Security Officer at Vanta, said, "As regulations grow more complex and the threat landscape evolves, companies need automation not just to keep up, but to get ahead. The Compliance Automation Revolution is an important industry movement, and Vanta is proud to join this effort to push the industry toward smarter, more scalable ways of working. Together, we can simplify compliance, strengthen security programmes, and free up teams to focus on what matters most."
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
TrojAI Has Joined the Cloud Security Alliance as an AI Corporate Member
In joining as an AI Corporate Member, TrojAI becomes a strategic partner in CSA's AI Safety Ambassador program SAINT JOHN, NB and BOSTON, April 29, 2025 /CNW/ -- TrojAI, the first security platform for AI that protects the behavior of AI models, agents and applications, is pleased to announce it has joined the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world's leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, as an AI Corporate Member. In doing so, TrojAI is demonstrating its commitment to leading AI security and safety practices within its organization, as well as advocating for responsible AI practices across the industry and promoting pragmatic solutions to manage AI risks. 'AI is evolving rapidly, and with it comes an urgent need for clear, practical guidance to ensure its secure and responsible use,' said Lee Weiner, CEO of TrojAI. 'Joining the Cloud Security Alliance as an AI Corporate Member reflects our deep commitment to advancing secure and responsible AI development and collaborating with industry leaders to shape the future of secure, trustworthy AI systems.' CSA's AI Corporate Membership empowers organizations to lead, innovate, and excel in the evolving AI security landscape. AI Corporate Members are strategic partners in CSA's AI Safety Ambassador Program, with organizations receiving enhanced benefits designed to maximize their impact in the AI security landscape. 'We're thrilled to welcome TrojAI as a founding AI Corporate Member of the Cloud Security Alliance,' said Jim Reavis, CEO and co-founder of CSA. 'TrojAI's mission to secure the behavior of AI models, applications and agents aligns perfectly with the goals of our AI Safety Initiative. Together, we are focused on developing practical, trusted guidance for the safe and responsible use of AI. Their leadership and expertise will be invaluable as we shape the future of AI security.' Since its founding, TrojAI has been committed to protecting against threats to AI models, applications and agents so that enterprises can manage risks and innovate securely using AI. Learn more about TrojAI's commitment to the responsible development and implementation of AI. About the Cloud Security Alliance The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is the world's leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. CSA harnesses the subject matter expertise of industry practitioners, associations, governments, and its corporate and individual members to offer cloud security-specific research, education, training, certification, events, and products. CSA's activities, knowledge, and extensive network benefit the entire community impacted by the cloud — from providers and customers to governments, entrepreneurs, and the assurance industry — and provide a forum through which different parties can work together to create and maintain a trusted cloud ecosystem. For further information, visit us at and follow us on X @cloudsa. About TrojAI TrojAI's mission is to enable the secure rollout of AI in the enterprise. TrojAI delivers a comprehensive security platform for AI that protects AI models, applications and agents. The best-in-class platform empowers enterprises to safeguard AI models, applications and agents both at build time and run time. TrojAI Detect automatically red teams AI models, safeguarding model behavior and delivering remediation guidance at build time. TrojAI Defend is an AI application and agent firewall that protects enterprises from real-time threats at run time. By assessing the risk of AI model behavior during the model development lifecycle and protecting it at run time, TrojAI delivers comprehensive security for AI models, applications and agents. Media Contact [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE TrojAI
Cision Canada
29-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
TrojAI Has Joined the Cloud Security Alliance as an AI Corporate Member
In joining as an AI Corporate Member, TrojAI becomes a strategic partner in CSA's AI Safety Ambassador program SAINT JOHN, NB and BOSTON, April 29, 2025 /CNW/ -- TrojAI, the first security platform for AI that protects the behavior of AI models, agents and applications, is pleased to announce it has joined the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world's leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, as an AI Corporate Member. In doing so, TrojAI is demonstrating its commitment to leading AI security and safety practices within its organization, as well as advocating for responsible AI practices across the industry and promoting pragmatic solutions to manage AI risks. "AI is evolving rapidly, and with it comes an urgent need for clear, practical guidance to ensure its secure and responsible use," said Lee Weiner, CEO of TrojAI. "Joining the Cloud Security Alliance as an AI Corporate Member reflects our deep commitment to advancing secure and responsible AI development and collaborating with industry leaders to shape the future of secure, trustworthy AI systems." CSA's AI Corporate Membership empowers organizations to lead, innovate, and excel in the evolving AI security landscape. AI Corporate Members are strategic partners in CSA's AI Safety Ambassador Program, with organizations receiving enhanced benefits designed to maximize their impact in the AI security landscape. "We're thrilled to welcome TrojAI as a founding AI Corporate Member of the Cloud Security Alliance," said Jim Reavis, CEO and co-founder of CSA. "TrojAI's mission to secure the behavior of AI models, applications and agents aligns perfectly with the goals of our AI Safety Initiative. Together, we are focused on developing practical, trusted guidance for the safe and responsible use of AI. Their leadership and expertise will be invaluable as we shape the future of AI security." Since its founding, TrojAI has been committed to protecting against threats to AI models, applications and agents so that enterprises can manage risks and innovate securely using AI. Learn more about TrojAI's commitment to the responsible development and implementation of AI. About the Cloud Security Alliance The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is the world's leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. CSA harnesses the subject matter expertise of industry practitioners, associations, governments, and its corporate and individual members to offer cloud security-specific research, education, training, certification, events, and products. CSA's activities, knowledge, and extensive network benefit the entire community impacted by the cloud — from providers and customers to governments, entrepreneurs, and the assurance industry — and provide a forum through which different parties can work together to create and maintain a trusted cloud ecosystem. For further information, visit us at and follow us on X @cloudsa. About TrojAI TrojAI's mission is to enable the secure rollout of AI in the enterprise. TrojAI delivers a comprehensive security platform for AI that protects AI models, applications and agents. The best-in-class platform empowers enterprises to safeguard AI models, applications and agents both at build time and run time. TrojAI Detect automatically red teams AI models, safeguarding model behavior and delivering remediation guidance at build time. TrojAI Defend is an AI application and agent firewall that protects enterprises from real-time threats at run time. By assessing the risk of AI model behavior during the model development lifecycle and protecting it at run time, TrojAI delivers comprehensive security for AI models, applications and agents.
Business Wire
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
New Cloud Security Alliance Certification Program Equips Professionals With Skills to Ensure Responsible and Safe Development and Management of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SAN FRANCISCO & SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world's leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, has partnered with Northeastern University to develop the Trusted AI Safety Knowledge & Certification Program. This program is designed to equip professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure the safe, secure, and responsible development, deployment, and management of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. The Trusted AI Safety Knowledge will provide a robust training program organized into a series of modules, each focusing on a specific aspect of AI safety, security, or responsibility. Whether students are looking to obtain an initial certificate of knowledge or professional certification, the Trusted AI Safety Knowledge will provide avenues to both through a robust training program organized into a series of modules, each focusing on a specific aspect of AI safety, security, or responsibility, and followed by an exam. Specifically, the program covers such topics as ethical considerations, data governance, regulatory implications, cybersecurity, risk assessment, and the implementation of safety measures, providing insights into AI safety principles, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices. 'The dramatic rise of AI use across all business sectors is driving an equally dramatic shift in workforce skills, with companies increasingly seeking professionals with expertise in data analysis, data governance, AI technologies, and the ability to integrate AI into various processes,' said Jim Reavis, CEO and co-founder, Cloud Security Alliance. "With 16 years of thought leadership, innovation, and global expertise, CSA is uniquely positioned to develop an AI professional certification program. Building on the success of programs like the AI Safety Initiative, we are committed to equipping professionals with the skills they need to responsibly and securely develop, deploy, and manage AI systems in an evolving landscape. We're looking forward to advancing additional opportunities for professional development with Northeastern University.' The self-paced coursework is designed and developed with the Northeastern University Institute for Experiential AI, with leading experts in responsible AI, and the Experiential Digital Global Education (EDGE) team, known for its cutting edge, industry-facing online learning programs. Available in the market later this year, the certification course and exam are tailored to industry learners to ensure that AI safety officers, security architects, data scientists, developers, practitioners, auditors, and governance, risk, and compliance professionals, across the organization, gain the competencies necessary to confidently perform their jobs and innovate in the age of AI. 'We have a long history of developing talent to accelerate innovation with industry. We are excited to partner with CSA in advancing AI safety technical skills, knowledge, and training for the AI-driven workforce. We look forward to educating and supporting industry leaders, enterprises, and cloud service providers to produce the responsible AI solutions the world needs,' said Ken Henderson, Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning, Northeastern University. Interested in learning more about the Trusted AI Safety Knowledge Certification Program? Stop by the CSA booth at RSA (Booth S-3400 ) or register for the AI Safety Primer: Inside the Trusted AI Certification by CSA and Northeastern University webinar on May 13. Or, sign up to be a Beta tester and gain early access to the training modules as they are developed—indicate your interest and join the initiative today. About Northeastern University Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a global research university with an R1 Carnegie classification, and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Northeastern's global university system includes 13 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, and serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. Students study, conduct research, and work on co-op in 149 countries and on all continents. The university has 300,000-plus alumni and more than 3,500 industry partners worldwide. About Cloud Security Alliance The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is the world's leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. CSA harnesses the subject matter expertise of industry practitioners, associations, governments, and its corporate and individual members to offer cloud security-specific research, education, training, certification, events, and products. CSA's activities, knowledge, and extensive network benefit the entire community impacted by cloud — from providers and customers to governments, entrepreneurs, and the assurance industry — and provide a forum through which different parties can work together to create and maintain a trusted cloud ecosystem. For further information, visit us at and follow us on X @cloudsa.
