What evaluation measures security capabilities of a cloud service provider against Cloud Controls Matrix?

The Security, Trust & Assurance Registry (STAR) program is specifically designed to evaluate the security capabilities of cloud service providers against established standards, including the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM). The STAR program serves as a comprehensive framework that encompasses best practices, security controls, and assurance levels to help organizations assess the security of cloud services effectively. By leveraging the CCM within the STAR program, organizations can ensure that cloud providers meet specific security controls and guidelines tailored for cloud environments.

The other options, while important in their own rights, do not serve the same purpose regarding the evaluation of cloud service providers against cloud-specific controls. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) focuses on protecting credit card information, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) targets data protection and privacy for individuals within the European Union, and the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) is a process improvement framework that does not specifically address cloud security controls. Therefore, the STAR program is the most relevant choice for evaluating security capabilities against the Cloud Controls Matrix.