HQ Function

Serves as the central administrative, legal, and financial hub for the global non-profit organization, coordinating its worldwide research, certification, and educational activities.

Notable Features:

As a primarily remote organization with a PO Box for its administrative address, traditional physical office features are not applicable. Its 'notable feature' is its global virtual presence and extensive network of chapters and experts.

Work Culture:

Highly collaborative, mission-driven, and remote-first. The culture emphasizes knowledge sharing, volunteerism, and a commitment to advancing cloud security practices globally. Employees and contributors often work across time zones, leveraging digital tools for communication and project management.

HQ Significance:

The administrative headquarters, while not a physical congregation point, provides the necessary legal and operational anchor for CSA's global activities, enabling its distributed model to function effectively.

Values Reflected in HQ: Efficiency, global reach, agility, and a focus on intellectual capital rather than physical infrastructure. The distributed model reflects its inclusive nature and commitment to leveraging global expertise.

Location:

Cloud Security Alliance supports its mission globally through a network of over 100 chapters worldwide, research working groups with international participation, global training partners, and widely recognized certification programs. Its functions include developing industry-leading research (e.g., Cloud Controls Matrix, Top Threats), offering certifications (e.g., CCSK, CCAK), organizing global and regional events (e.g., CSA Summits), and fostering a global community of cloud security professionals through local chapters and online forums.

Street Address:

PO Box 830

City:

Sammamish

State/Province:

WA

Country:

USA