The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the use of best practices for securing cloud computing and providing security assurance within cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and related technologies. Established in 2008 by a consortium of cloud security luminaries to address evolving cloud security challenges, CSA serves as a leading voice in the industry by developing standards, conducting research, and offering educational resources to professionals worldwide. With over 100,000 members across more than 170 countries, CSA produces influential frameworks such as the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) and the Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing, hosts events like the CSA Congress, and offers certifications including the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK). Through partnerships with major tech companies and initiatives like the Cloud Security Alliance Research Center, CSA influences policy, standards development, and industry best practices while addressing emerging threats in AI and cloud-native technologies.