Question DOCU-03
Have you received the Cloud Security Alliance STAR certification?
| Weight | 20 |
| High Risk | No |
| Required | Yes |
| Compliant Answer | Yes |
Standard Guidance
EDUCAUSE provides no guidance here
Answering "NO"
Describe any plans to obtain CSA STAR certification.
Answering "YES"
Provide date of certification, any supporting documentation, and a URL for the certification.
Reason for Question
If a vendor is STAR certified, vendor responses can theoretically be more trusted since CSA has verified their responses. Trust, but verify for yourself, as needed.
Follow-Up Inquiries
If STAR certification is important to your institution you may have specific follow-up details for documentation purposes.
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