Cloud Access Security Broker
Description
A Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) is a critical security solution that acts as an intermediary between cloud service users and cloud applications. CASBs provide visibility, compliance, data security, and threat protection for cloud services. They enable organizations to enforce security policies and maintain control over data that is accessed and shared in the cloud. With the increasing adoption of cloud services like Office 365 and Salesforce, CASBs have become essential in helping organizations secure sensitive information, manage user access, and ensure compliance with regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA. By integrating with Single Sign-On (SSO) protocols, CASBs can streamline user authentication while maintaining security, offering features like adaptive access controls and threat detection. This ensures that users can securely access applications without compromising the organization's security posture.
Examples
- Microsoft Cloud App Security: Provides comprehensive visibility and control over cloud apps, integrates with various SSO solutions.
- Symantec CloudSOC: Offers advanced threat protection and data security features, designed to work seamlessly with existing identity management systems.
Additional Information
- CASBs help organizations manage shadow IT by discovering unauthorized cloud applications in use.
- They also assist in data loss prevention (DLP) by monitoring and controlling sensitive data movements to cloud services.