In this bonus episode of Out of the Woods, Scott Poley sits down with John DiMaria, Director of Operations Excellence at the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), live from the Information Security Summit in Cleveland. DiMaria discusses his pivotal role in developing CSA’s STAR (Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk) program and shares insights on cloud security, the evolution of the STAR program, and its alignment with CSA's Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM). They also explore the future of STAR in the AI landscape, the crucial role of shared responsibility models in cloud security, and the importance of continuous monitoring and compliance in securing cloud infrastructure. DiMaria highlights his experience and CSA's ongoing efforts to provide businesses with practical resources and tools to manage cloud and AI security risks. Perfect for anyone looking to understand the landscape of cloud security and CSA’s impact on the field, this episode offers a deep dive into the essential frameworks guiding secure cloud practices today. Tune in for this engaging and informative conversation! *Connect with John DiMaria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndimaria/ ----- Stay in Touch! Twitter: https://twitter.com/Intel471Inc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intel-471/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIL4ElcM6oLd3n36hM4_wkg Discord: https://discord.gg/DR4mcW4zBr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Intel471Inc/