Test your compliance with the CAIQ (Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire)
A global standard for assessing the security of your cloud services
The CAIQ, developed by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), is an internationally recognized questionnaire for assessing the security and compliance of cloud providers.
It is based on the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM), a repository of 197 controls divided into 17 key areas (network security, governance, cryptography, incident management, regulatory compliance, etc.).
What is the CAIQ used for?
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Document your security practices: demonstrate your protection measures in a standardized format.
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Respond faster to customer requests and audits: the CAIQ is requested by many organizations as part of their supplier evaluations.
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Identify your gaps: cross-reference the questionnaire with your internal documents to see where you are in compliance... and where action is needed.
How OptiValue.ai helps you
With OptiValue.ai, you can :
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Import the official CAIQ v4 questionnaire directly.
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Test your own corporate documents and automatically generate sourced responses.
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Obtain a clear and comprehensible compliance score.
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Use Gap Analysis to receive concrete recommendations.
📂 Files available for your tests:
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CAIQ_v4_Questionnaire.xlsx- Official version of the CSA questionnaire. -
CCM_v4_Controls.xlsx- Referential of the 197 controls. -
CCM_Implementation_Guidelines.pdf- Implementation guide. -
CCM_Auditing_Guidelines.pdf- Best practices for auditing. -
Guide_CCM_CAIQ.pdf- Understanding and using CAIQ. -
CCM_KeyMetrics.pdf- Code of practice for key metrics. -
CCM_ContinuousAuditMetrics.pdf- Catalogue of metrics for continuous auditing.
Why test with CAIQ?
✔️ It's a reference standard used by hundreds of organizations worldwide.
✔️ It reinforces transparency and trust with your customers.
✔️ It prepares you effectively for future certifications and audits.