Skyhigh Security la certificación CSA STAR de nivel 2, elevando así el listón en materia de garantía independiente de la seguridad en la nube

Por Stuart Bayliss y Sarang Warudkar -

June 25, 2026 6 Minute Read

In an era where cloud security is subject to increasing regulatory scrutiny and enterprise procurement demands, the difference between self-declared and independently verified security assurance has never mattered more. Today, we are proud to announce that Skyhigh Security has achieved CSA STAR Level 2 certification, issued by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA); the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining best practices for secure cloud computing.

This milestone represents a significant step forward from our existing CSA STAR Level 1 registration, moving from a self-assessment model to independently audited, third-party verified assurance of our cloud security controls. For our customers and partners, it means a higher and more rigorous standard of confidence in Skyhigh Security’s security posture.

What is CSA STAR Level 2?

The Cloud Security Alliance’s Security, Trust, Assurance, and Registry (STAR) program is the industry’s most widely recognized assurance program for cloud security. STAR operates across two levels of assurance, each designed to meet the needs of organizations at different stages of their cloud security maturity:

• CSA STAR Level 1 — A self-assessment based on the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) and the Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ), providing transparency into an organization’s security controls
• CSA STAR Level 2 — A third-party audit conducted by a certified STAR auditor, extending either a SOC 2 examination (resulting in a STAR Attestation) or an ISO/IEC 27001 audit (resulting in a STAR Certification), providing independently verified assurance of security controls

The distinction is significant. Where Level 1 communicates an organization’s own assessment of its controls, Level 2 provides independent, audited confirmation; verified by a certified third-party assessor against the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM), the most comprehensive and globally recognized control framework specifically designed for cloud environments.

What the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix Covers

The Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) underpins the CSA STAR Level 2 assessment. It is a cybersecurity control framework specifically designed to address the unique security, risk, and compliance challenges of cloud environments. The CCM covers 17 security domains, including:

• Application and interface security
• Audit assurance and compliance
• Business continuity management and operational resilience
• Change control and configuration management
• Data security and information lifecycle management
• Encryption and key management
• Governance, risk, and compliance
• Gestión de identidades y accesos
• Infrastructure and virtualization security
• Supply chain management, transparency, and accountability

By achieving Level 2 certification against the CCM, Skyhigh Security has demonstrated to an independent auditor that its security controls across these domains are not only designed appropriately but are operating effectively in practice.

From Level 1 to Level 2: What Changes for Our Customers

Skyhigh Security’s progression from CSA STAR Level 1 to Level 2 reflects a deliberate commitment to raising the standard of security assurance we provide to our customers. The practical implications of this upgrade are meaningful:

• • Independent verification — Security controls are no longer self-attested; they have been examined and confirmed by a certified third-party auditor
  • Greater procurement confidence — Enterprise and regulated-industry procurement teams can rely on audited evidence rather than vendor declarations when evaluating Skyhigh Security
  • Regulatory alignment — Level 2 provides stronger support for compliance with NIS2 supply chain security requirements, DORA for financial services, and GDPR vendor due diligence obligations across the EU
  • Reduced assessment overhead — Customers conducting their own vendor security reviews can leverage the CSA STAR Level 2 audit findings, reducing duplication of effort

Why CSA STAR Level 2 Matters in 2026

The cloud security landscape is evolving rapidly. Across Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region, enterprise procurement teams and regulatory bodies are raising the bar on what constitutes acceptable evidence of cloud security maturity. Self-assessments, while valuable as a starting point, are increasingly insufficient for organizations operating in regulated environments or handling sensitive data at scale.

CSA STAR Level 2 certification addresses this directly. It provides a globally recognized, independently audited benchmark that gives enterprises, government agencies, and regulated-industry organizations the assurance they need to onboard Skyhigh Security as a trusted cloud security partner with documented evidence to support their own compliance and risk management obligations.

For organizations subject to NIS2, DORA, GDPR, or sector-specific frameworks, a vendor holding CSA STAR Level 2 certification simplifies third-party risk assessments and strengthens supply chain security documentation.

Building on a Strong Foundation

CSA STAR Level 2 is the latest addition to a comprehensive and continuously growing compliance portfolio at Skyhigh Security. It builds directly on our existing CSA STAR Level 1 registration and complements the suite of certifications and frameworks we maintain globally:

• Autorización FedRAMP High — Gobierno de los Estados Unidos (CASB, SWG, DLP avanzado)
• DoD Impact Level 2 (IL2) — U.S. Department of Defense
• ISO/IEC 27001 — Gestión internacional de la seguridad de la información
• SOC 2 Type II — AICPA Trust Services Criteria (complete SSE Cloud Platform)
• BSI C5 (2026) — Oficina Federal Alemana de Seguridad de la Información
• PROTEGIDO POR EL IRAP (2026) — Seguridad en la nube del Gobierno de Australia
• RGPD — Reglamento de la Unión Europea sobre protección de datos
• DORA — EU Digital Operational Resilience Act
• DPDPA — Ley de Protección de Datos y Privacidad Digital de la India
• CSA STAR Level 1 — Cloud Security Alliance self-assessment (prerequisite)

Para obtener una visión completa de nuestras certificaciones y nuestro nivel de cumplimiento normativo, visite el Centro Skyhigh Security : skyhighsecurity.com/about/certification.html

About CSA STAR

The Cloud Security Alliance’s Security, Trust, Assurance, and Registry (STAR) program is the industry standard for security assurance in the cloud. STAR encompasses the key principles of transparency, rigorous auditing, and harmonization of standards, providing organizations with a globally recognized framework to evaluate and communicate their cloud security posture. The publicly accessible STAR registry documents the security and privacy controls used by cloud computing providers, enabling customers to assess vendors with confidence.

For more information about the CSA STAR program, visit: cloudsecurityalliance.org/star

About the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix

The Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) is a cybersecurity control framework for cloud computing developed and maintained by the Cloud Security Alliance. Aligned with leading security standards including ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and others, the CCM provides a detailed understanding of security concepts and principles that are aligned to the cloud industry. It is widely recognized as the de facto standard for cloud security control frameworks.

Skyhigh Security reconocida en el «Cuadrante Mágico™ de Gartner® de 2025 para Security Service Edge SSE)», publicado el 20 de mayo de 2025, que evalúa a los proveedores en función de su «capacidad de ejecución» y la «integridad de su visión». Este informe, que evalúa a los líderes del sector en función de su «capacidad de ejecución» y la «integridad de su visión», constituye una prueba de nuestra innovación constante y nuestro liderazgo en el mercado. En el informe complementario Security Service Edge Critical Capabilities de Gartner® Critical Capabilities Security Service Edge de 2025», Skyhigh Security la puntuación más alta en el caso de uso de «Seguridad de datos», lo que reafirma una vez más nuestro liderazgo de varios años en la protección de datos como elemento diferenciador fundamental de la cartera de SSE de Skyhigh. Este reconocimiento refleja nuestra inversión sostenida en una plataforma SSE unificada y centrada en los datos, diseñada específicamente para sectores altamente regulados, que combina Secure Web Gateway SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker CASB) y Zero Trust Network Access ZTNA) a través de una única consola nativa de la nube, con Data Loss Prevention avanzada Data Loss Prevention DLP) como elemento central.

La información contenida en este documento refleja los puntos de vista y opiniones Skyhigh Securitysobre el tema tratado y se facilita únicamente con fines informativos. Nada de lo contenido en este documento constituye ni debe interpretarse como asesoramiento jurídico. Los clientes son los únicos responsables de evaluar sus propias obligaciones de cumplimiento conforme a las leyes y normativas aplicables. El uso de Skyhigh Security o servicios Skyhigh Security no garantiza ni asegura que los clientes vayan a alcanzar o mantener el cumplimiento de ningún requisito legal o normativo local, nacional o internacional. Le recomendamos que consulte a un asesor jurídico cualificado para obtener orientación específica sobre las necesidades de cumplimiento de su organización.

Sobre los autores

Stuart Bayliss

Director de Gestión de Productos

Stuart lleva más de 20 años desempeñando funciones de gestión de productos, ofreciendo soluciones de seguridad en la nube de primer nivel y galardonadas. En la actualidad, Stuart dirige el equipo de gestión Skyhigh Security , donde es responsable de la infraestructura global que da servicio a la plataforma de seguridad en la nube Secure Security Edge (SSE).

Sarang Warudkar

Gerente técnico sénior de marketing de productos

Sarang Warudkar es un experimentado director de marketing de productos con más de 10 años de experiencia en ciberseguridad, experto en alinear la innovación técnica con las necesidades del mercado. Aporta una profunda experiencia en soluciones como CASB, DLP y detección de amenazas basada en IA, impulsando estrategias de salida al mercado impactantes y el compromiso de los clientes. Sarang posee un MBA por el IIM de Bangalore y una licenciatura en ingeniería por la Universidad de Pune, combinando una visión técnica y estratégica.