CASB

A CASB is a security solution that serves as an intermediary between cloud customers and cloud SPs to ensure the secure and compliant use of cloud applications and services, with the flexibility of deployment as either software or hardware-based solutions. CASBs address the challenges related to the adoption of cloud computing, providing visibility, control, and security for data and applications in the cloud.

Their primary function is to guarantee that the utilization of cloud services aligns with the intentions and policies set forth by the organization. CASBs play a pivotal role in enforcing security measures, monitoring activities, and implementing controls to ensure that cloud usage complies with organizational standards, maintaining a secure and policy-consistent cloud environment. CASBs offer visibility into the cloud applications and services being used within an organization, even those adopted without IT approval. This helps in discovering potential shadow IT and...