CSA STAR (Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk) L2-ATTEST: Obtain STAR Attestation through a SOC 2 examination that adds the CCM criteria, and renew it yearly

STAR Attestation, developed by CSA with the AICPA, is a SOC 2 engagement performed by a CPA firm using the AICPA Trust Services criteria together with the CCM, giving an independent third-party assessment of the cloud provider; attestation listings on the registry expire after one year unless updated. It suits providers already holding or adhering to SOC 2.