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The Cloud Control Matrix (CCM) is a cybersecurity control framework developed by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) that provides a comprehensive set of security and compliance controls for cloud computing environments. From the Cloud Security Alliance: The CCM, the only meta-framework of cloud-specific security controls, mapped to leading standards, best practices and regulations. CCM provides organizations with the needed structure, detail and clarity relating to information security tailored to cloud computing. CCM is currently considered a de-facto standard for cloud security assurance and compliance. ...

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is a nonprofit organization that promotes best practices for securing cloud computing environments through research, education, and industry collaboration. Related Cloud Control Matrix (CCM)

An OpenShift cluster is a set of connected computers (called nodes) that run applications in containers. It lets you easily deploy, manage, and monitor these applications, and is designed for cloud environments.

Further reading Schrems II a summary – all you need to know The CJEU judgment in the Schrems II case (European Parliament) (PDF) What is Schrems II and how does it affect your data protection in 2021? (Thales) Related pages US CLOUD Act

What is a Hypervisor? A hypervisor is software that allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine by creating and managing virtual machines (VMs). Each VM operates like a separate computer, with its own OS, CPU, memory, and storage, while sharing the same underlying hardware. Hypervisors abstract and allocate physical resources to VMs, enabling isolation, efficiency, and flexible workload management. They’re a foundational component of cloud infrastructure, enterprise IT, and even some home labs. Common examples of hypervisor technologies include KVM, Xen, VMware ESXi, and Microsoft Hyper-V. ...