GuidePoint Security and Cloud Security Alliance Launch SaaS Security Capability Framework to Standardize Application Security
New industry standard strengthens SaaS security and third-party risk management
GuidePoint Security, a cybersecurity solutions leader enabling organizations to make smarter decisions and minimize risk, in collaboration with the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), announced the launch of the SaaS Security Capability Framework (SSCF). This groundbreaking framework establishes the first comprehensive, standardized set of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) security controls—addressing a long-standing gap in third-party risk management.
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This groundbreaking framework establishes the first comprehensive, standardized set of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) security controls—addressing a long-standing gap in third-party risk management.
SaaS has revolutionized the way organizations operate, but this rapid adoption has also ushered in a new era of security challenges. While foundational frameworks such as CSA’s Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM), SOC 2, and ISO certifications assess an organization’s overall security posture, they often overlook the configurable, customer-facing features that directly impact SaaS security. This gap in the Shared Responsibility Model has left many organizations without clear guidance on how to evaluate or enforce critical protections, leaving them vulnerable to overlooked risk.
The SSCF addresses these challenges by defining 41 essential, customer-facing security controls across six key domains, including:
- Change Control & Configuration Management
- Data Security & Privacy Lifecycle Management
- Identity & Access Management
- Interoperability & Portability
- Logging & Monitoring
- Security Incident Management
Meticulously crafted by a global consortium of experts—including leaders from GuidePoint Security, MongoDB, the CSA SaaS Working Group and other domain specialists—the SSCF sets a new common baseline of security capabilities for both SaaS providers and their customers.
“In working with customers, we continually see the need for clearer SaaS security guidance. The SSCF is a pivotal step toward SaaS security standardization,” said Jonathan Villa, Senior Cloud Practice Director at GuidePoint Security and one of the lead authors of the framework. “It bridges the disconnect between high-level organizational assessments and the product-level security features that matter most to customers. With this framework, organizations can easily reduce risk, streamline procurement and strengthen trust in SaaS solutions.”
By providing precise, standardized security capabilities, the SSCF empowers organizations to move beyond ad hoc risk assessments and toward proactive, strategic security management—strengthening overall security posture and fostering a safer cloud ecosystem.
“This framework is the product of true collaboration,” added Lefteris Skoutaris, Associate Vice President of GRC Solutions at CSA. “With input from GuidePoint Security, MongoDB, and experts across the SaaS ecosystem, the SSCF balances rigorous requirements with practical guidance. It will help raise the bar for SaaS security while enabling faster, more confident cloud adoption.”
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