Cloud App Security (CASB)

A Cloud Access Security Broker ( CASB ) is a security solution that acts as an intermediary between users and Cloud applications to secure access and use of data in the Cloud. It provides visibility, compliance, data management and threat protection for applications and data hosted in Cloud environments.

Cloud App Security is a concrete example of a CASB. It provides real-time monitoring of activities in the cloud, enabling rapid identification of risky behavior and non-compliant use.

Companies can customize and apply specific security policies for each Cloud application, facilitating compliance with international data protection and privacy standards. Cloud App Security integrates DLP (Data Loss Prevention) features to prevent the leakage of sensitive data.

The adoption of Cloud App Security as a CASB solution illustrates an organization's commitment to ensuring robust security in a Cloud environment. This transcends simple data protection to include proactive risk management, extensive visibility and rigorous control; striking a delicate balance between the flexibility of the Cloud and the imperative security of data and applications.