Recognition underscores the growing need for trusted AI security expertise as organizations accelerate adoption and seek to responsibly secure AI at scale

SEATTLE — March 30, 2026 — The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading not-for-profit organization committed to AI, cloud, and Zero Trust cybersecurity education, today announced that its Trusted AI Safety Expert (TAISE)—the world’s first comprehensive, research-backed AI safety certification program—has been named Best Professional Certification Program by CyberRisk Alliance and SC Media as part of the 2026 SC Awards. Covering the full AI lifecycle, from generative AI fundamentals and architecture to governance, risk management, privacy, and cloud security, TAISE provides comprehensive training in the secure development, deployment, and governance of AI systems.

“We’re honored that the Cloud Security Alliance’s Trusted AI Security Expert (TAISE) program has been named a winner in the prestigious SC Awards. As organizations race to deploy AI at scale, the need for trusted, proven expertise has never been greater. TAISE was designed to equip security professionals with the practical knowledge and rigorous standards required to secure AI responsibly. This recognition from the SC Awards reinforces the urgent importance of advancing AI security skills and validates our mission to help build a more secure and trustworthy digital future,” said Jim Reavis, CEO and co-founder of the Cloud Security Alliance.

Backed by CSA and Northeastern, TAISE is an industry-leading credential that demonstrates certificate holders are up to date on the latest best practices, risk assessment methods, and mitigation strategies to help organizations navigate emerging AI safety challenges. TAISE:

• Empowers professionals to confidently lead and drive organizational change
• Provides a clear roadmap for building and managing an AI governance program
• Validates a professional’s ability to protect AI systems against next-generation security challenges
• Prepares professionals to proactively identify threats before they become problems
• Enhances career prospects by showcasing expertise in critical and rapidly growing areas of AI development

“This year’s winners demonstrate clear results — from reduced risk and stronger resilience to better user outcomes,” said Kelley Damore, Chief Content Officer, CyberRisk Alliance. “Their achievements reflect what security teams and buyers value most: evidence, execution, and impact.”

Now in its 29th year, the SC Awards recognize solutions, organizations, and leaders delivering measurable security outcomes across the cybersecurity industry. This year’s winners were selected through a multi-stage review led by an independent panel of practitioners and executives from the CyberRisk Collaborative (CRC) community. Entries were evaluated for problem clarity, strength of approach, evidence of effectiveness (including measurable outcomes), repeatability and scalability, and business impact.

Learn more about the TAISE certificate program.

About CyberRisk Alliance
CyberRisk Alliance provides business intelligence that helps the cybersecurity ecosystem connect, share knowledge, accelerate careers, and make smarter and faster decisions. Through its trusted information brands, network of experts, and more than 250 annual events, CRA delivers actionable insights and serves as a powerful extension of cybersecurity marketing teams. Its brands include SC World, the Official Cybersecurity Summits, Identiverse, InfoSec World, CyberRisk Collaborative, Security Weekly, ChannelPro, ChannelE2E, MSSP Alert, ExecWeb, LaunchTech Communications, and CyberRisk TV. Learn more at www.cyberriskalliance.com.

About Cloud Security Alliance
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is the world’s leading not-for-profit organization committed to awareness, practical implementation, and credentialing of forward-looking cybersecurity topics, including AI, cloud, and Zero Trust. In an era where digital transformation drives business success, CSA serves as a global authority, helping organizations operate securely while harnessing cutting-edge technology. Through volunteer-driven research, globally accepted standards, and award-winning, vendor-neutral education programs that unite technical experts, industry practitioners, and a broad ecosystem of associations, governments, chapters, and corporate members, CSA bridges the gap between innovation and pragmatic security execution. Visit CSA’s website to learn more.

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