Runtime SaaS Protection
Also known as:
- Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
What problem does it target?
CASB solutions address the risk of data loss, compliance violations, and shadow IT by providing visibility and control over cloud service usage.
What does this solution do?
CASB platforms:
- Discover and monitor cloud applications in use (sanctioned and unsanctioned)
- Enforce security policies for data access, sharing, and storage
- Detect and block risky or non-compliant activities
- Integrate with DLP, IAM, and SIEM tools
Who is this for?
- Organizations adopting cloud services (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)
- Security and compliance teams
- Enterprises with regulatory requirements
Who might not benefit from this?
- Organizations with no cloud usage
- Teams with strong native cloud controls and visibility
Pitfalls and remedies
| Pitfall | Remedy |
|---|---|
| Incomplete discovery of shadow IT | Integrate with network and endpoint monitoring |
| Policy conflicts with business needs | Collaborate with stakeholders to tune policies |
| Integration challenges | Choose CASB with broad API and app support |
Sample products
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
- Netskope
- McAfee MVISION Cloud
- Cisco Cloudlock
- Bitglass (Forcepoint)