Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

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What is a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)?

A CASB provides enterprises with a critical control point for the secure use of cloud services across multiple cloud providers software as a service (SaaS) apps are becoming pervasive in enterprises, A CASB can consolidate multiple types of security policy enforcement security policies enforced by a CASB include authentication, single sign-on, authorization, credential mapping, device profiling, encryption, tokenization, logging, alerting, and malware detection and prevention.

Key Functions of a CASB

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Authentication and Single Sign-On: Enforcing robust authentication protocols and facilitating seamless single sign-on experiences.
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Authorization and Credential Mapping: Managing access privileges and mapping credentials for streamlined access control.
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Device Profiling: Identifying and categorizing devices accessing cloud resources for enhanced security.
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Encryption and Tokenization: Safeguarding sensitive data through encryption and tokenization techniques.
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Logging and Alerting: Monitoring activities, logging events, and triggering alerts for potential security threats.
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Malware Detection and Prevention: Detecting and preventing malware infiltration within cloud environments.

A CASB has multiple use cases for the enterprise:

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Malware Prevention: Malware Prevention: Blocking malicious software from infiltrating cloud infrastructures.
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Shadow IT Security: Securing against unauthorized or unmanaged cloud usage within the organization.
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Data Security: Ensuring the protection and integrity of sensitive data stored in the cloud.
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Continuous Security Compliance: Maintaining compliance with security standards and regulations across critical resources.
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Anomalous Behavior Detection: Identifying and addressing abnormal activities through intelligent policy enforcement.
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Governance of Privileged Activities: Monitoring and controlling privileged user actions within cloud environments.
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Vulnerability Detection: Identifying and mitigating potential security vulnerabilities by monitoring configuration changes.
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Proactive Remediation: Addressing security issues promptly and efficiently to minimize potential risks.
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Incident Management: Providing unified incident management capabilities for effective response to security incidents.
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Security Configuration: Ensuring adherence to robust security configurations for sustained protection.

Key Features of Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs)

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