CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker)
- Mert IYIDOGAN
- Mar 12
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 14
The concept of CASB emerged with the rapid expansion of cloud computing and the need for consistent security across multiple cloud environments. While cloud-based solutions provide companies with flexibility, cost savings and convenience, they also have some challenges. The most important of these challenges are security, compliance and visibility. Like a watchtower, a CASB solution is expected to constantly monitor what is happening in the cloud environment, identify risks and respond to these challenges and needs immediately by providing security.
Core Functions
Visibility
CASB aims to identify and monitor all cloud applications used by employees. It aims to reveal the risk of any software used on the corporate network without the approval, knowledge or control of the IT department, so that you can clearly see which cloud services your organization is using.
Data Security
CASB aims to protect confidential data, ensure the integrity of data and prevent data from leaving the company. Especially with the proliferation of artificial intelligence tools, while AI-enabled tools are used to optimize business processes and increase efficiency, they can also increase the risks of data leakage. Access control and DLP (Data Loss Prevention) are important technologies for this issue.
Compliance
Due to the proliferation of the cloud and the fact that it is out of companies' control, it can be difficult for companies operating in cloud environments to meet stringent regulatory requirements such as SOC 2, HIPAA or GDPR. CASB aims to help companies meet compliance requirements by implementing strong security controls.
Threat Protection
CASB aims to detect and prevent malware distribution through cloud-based infrastructure. Every file uploaded, shared and downloaded to the cloud can be scanned and analyzed for potential threats before it reaches its destination.
CASB's Core Processes
Discovery
Enables CASB to identify all cloud applications in use and the users connected to them.
Classification
The process by which CASB examines each application, identifies its data and calculates a risk level for each application.
Correction
Allows CASB to create a customized policy for the organization according to security requirements. In line with this policy, CASB identifies incoming threats or breaches and aims to correct them by taking the necessary measures.
In conclusion, CASB aims to maximize the security of cloud environments by monitoring companies' cloud applications, ensuring data security, meeting compliance requirements and protecting against threats. Therefore, CASB has become an indispensable tool for cloud security for every organization today and in the future.
Skyhigh Security CASB in our portfolio secures cloud applications to prevent your corporate data from being leaked to unauthorized users or devices, while maintaining the productivity of your employees.
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