Our CSA STAR Consultancy Services

We help cloud service providers (CSPs) and cloud customers prepare for and achieve CSA STAR certification/attestation.

CSA STAR Readiness Assessment (Gap Analysis)

The CSA STAR gap analysis covers the following areas:

• Project scoping, determining which cloud services, business units, or geographies are in play.

• Identify whether the target is STAR Level 1 (Self-Assessment), Level 2 (Third-Party Audit), or Level 3 (Continuous Monitoring).

• Review existing documents and certifications and check if current compliance efforts (ISO 27001 2022) meet STAR requirements.

• Compare current security controls to the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM).

• Identify gaps in areas such as data security & encryption, identity & access management etc.

• Conduct workshops/interviews with IT, security, compliance, and business stakeholders.

• Highlight non-conformities, partial implementations, or missing controls and assess severity/impact.

• Provide prioritised recommendations to close gaps.

• Deliver a formal report with current compliance status, gap analysis results, STAR readiness score and action plan for certification.

CSA STAR Remediation

Once the CSA STAR control deficiencies have been identified Romano Security Consulting can assist you in remediating them.

We can assist you with your CSA STAR remediation in the following areas:

• Risk assessment and risk management

• Producing security policies and procedures

• Advice on suitable CSA STAR control design and implementation

• Security awareness training

• Defining control effectiveness measurements and metrics

• Testing control effectiveness

• Evidence selection and gathering

• Conducting a CSA STAR pre audit or dry run assessment

• Audit facilitation and working with the CSA STAR auditors to ensure your audit runs smoothly and you achieve your CSA STAR certification.

Documentation & Self-Assessment Support

We can assist you in the following areas:

• Help complete the CAIQ.

• Guide organisations in preparing policies, procedures, and evidence for STAR Level 1.

Audit Preparation (Level 2 STAR)

• Assist with integrating STAR requirements into existing ISO 27001, SOC 2, or other certifications.

• Conduct mock internal audits to test readiness.

Security Programme Development

• Build or enhance cloud governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) frameworks.

• Align controls with industry standards (ISO, NIST, GDPR, etc.) alongside CSA STAR.

Continuous Monitoring (Level 3 STAR)

• Implement tools and processes for ongoing risk and compliance monitoring.

• Advisory on automation, dashboards, and CSA STAR Level 3 requirements.

• Liaise with accredited certification bodies.

Training & Awareness

• Provide training on CSA STAR requirements, CCM, and cloud security best practices.