1.Cloud providers running data center operations should demonstrate to customers their compliance to current regulations and standards.
2.CSPs can/should share results of independent audits
+ Cloud Trust Protocol is intended to establish digital trust between a cloud computing customer and provider and create transparency about the provider's configurations,vulnerabilities,access,authorization,policy,accountability,anchoring and operation status conditions.
+ Cloud audits: Provides automated audit,assertion,assessment and assurance.
+ CSA STAR is the industry's most powerful program for security assurance in the cloud.STAR encompasses key principles of transparency,rigorous auditing and harmonization of standards.STAR certification provides multiple benefits,including indications of best practices and validation of security posture of cloud offerings.