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Working Group

Blockchain/Distributed Ledger

This group investigates relevant use cases, and security implications of blockchain. Currently they are creating a framework and glossary that would help provide guidance and security around: wallets, exchanges, cryptography and more.
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Crypto-Asset Exchange Security Guidelines
Crypto-Asset Exchange Security Guidelines

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Blockchain/Distributed Ledger
Working Group Overview

This group investigates relevant use cases and security implications of blockchain. Currently, they are creating a framework and glossary that would help provide guidance and security around: wallets, exchanges, cryptography, and more. We welcome anyone who would like to join, even if you would like to just listen in on your first call. 


What do we discuss? 

During these meetings, we typically discuss changes in the industry and collaborate on projects the group is currently working on.


Drafts & Important Docs

Working Group Leadership

Ashish Mehta
Ashish Mehta

Ashish Mehta

Cybersecurity - Sr. Risk Manager & Security Architect

Ashish Mehta has extensive experience in cybersecurity, blockchain, web development, IT management, financial markets, and the energy industry.

He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Blockchain Working Group and is a part of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Quantum-Safe Security Leadership Teams at the Cloud Security Alliance. In that capacity, he is responsible for pushing their multiple research efforts as well as coordinating with ...

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Alexandre Castaing
Alexandre Castaing

Alexandre Castaing

Board Member, ISACA Luxembourg

Alexandre Castaing is a thought leader who promote innovation as well actionable risk practices. He gathers more than 17 years of experience in risk, audit as well as information security from a wide range of industries. He held global roles in financial services for many years and has worked mostly for large organizations including financial regulators.

Alexandre has a long track record of senior leadership engagement on strategic op...

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Publications in ReviewOpen Until
Data Security - CCSK v5 Study GuideApr 22, 2024
Information Technology Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Healthcare v2Apr 26, 2024
Enterprise Authority To Operate (EATO) Controls FrameworkMay 12, 2024
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Who can join?

Anyone can join a working group, whether you have years of experience or want to just participate as a fly on the wall.

What is the time commitment?

The time commitment for this group varies depending on the project. You can spend a 15 minutes helping review a publication that's nearly finished or help author a publication from start to finish.

Virtual Meetings

Attend our next meeting. You can just listen in to decide if this group is a good for you or you can choose to actively participate. During these calls we discuss current projects, and well as share ideas for new projects. This is a good way to meet the other members of the group. You can view all research meetings here.

Apr

26

Fri, April 26, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

May

1

Wed, May 1, 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Blockchain Working Group
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Agenda: 
  • CSA events & announcements 

  • Presentation by DTCC on cloud governance project (more details to come)


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Meeting ID: 202 373 686

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May

3

Fri, May 3, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

May

10

Fri, May 10, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

May

15

Wed, May 15, 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Blockchain Working Group - Monthly Working Meeting
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Agenda: 
  • CSA events & announcements 

  • Subgroup update: DLT Privacy Governance framework as an assessment tool for internal DLT Privacy audits in the Financial Sector


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Meeting ID: 202 373 686

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May

17

Fri, May 17, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

May

24

Fri, May 24, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

May

29

Wed, May 29, 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Blockchain Working Group
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Agenda: 
  • CSA events & announcements 

  • Presentation by DTCC on cloud governance project (more details to come)


Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 202 373 686

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Meeting ID: 202 373 686
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May

31

Fri, May 31, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

Jun

7

Fri, June 7, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

Jun

12

Wed, June 12, 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Blockchain Working Group - Monthly Working Meeting
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Agenda: 
  • CSA events & announcements 

  • Subgroup update: DLT Privacy Governance framework as an assessment tool for internal DLT Privacy audits in the Financial Sector


Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/202373686

Meeting ID: 202 373 686

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Meeting ID: 202 373 686
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Jun

14

Fri, June 14, 7:00am - 8:00am PDT
Blockchain Security Governance

Open Peer Reviews

Peer reviews allow security professionals from around the world to provide feedback on CSA research before it is published.

Learn how to participate in a peer review here.

Data Security - CCSK v5 Study Guide

Open Until: 04/22/2024

Data security stands as a cornerstone of maintaining organizational integrity and confidentiality. The rapid expansion of c...

Information Technology Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Healthcare v2

Open Until: 04/26/2024

Cloud GRC is an effective means for organizations to gather important risk data, validate compliance, and report results. O...

Enterprise Authority To Operate (EATO) Controls Framework

Open Until: 05/12/2024

The Enterprise Authority To Operate (EATO) working group is opening their Controls Framework for open peer review.<...