SaaS
Understanding the Risks to SaaS Data Security
Software as a Service (SaaS) has revolutionized how businesses operate by offering convenient, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for various operational needs. However, the widespread adoption of SaaS also brings significant challenges and risks, particularly concerning data security. 1. Data Breaches and Unauthorized Access One of the primary concerns with SaaS applications is the risk of […]
How to ensure the security of your SaaS platform
Distributing cloud solutions and services via a proprietary SaaS platform can be a highly profitable business model. Vendors of successful platforms can earn hundreds of millions of dollars annually, following the examples of Datadog, Hubspot, Salesforce, and other SaaS market players. However, when developing a SaaS platform, vendors have to ensure the security of data […]
Adaptive Shield Launches SaaS Security for AI at RSA Conference 2024 to Mitigate GenAI Revolution Risks
New capabilities help security teams secure the SaaS AI ecosystem amid increasing adoption of AI tools, functionalities Adaptive Shield, the leader in SaaS Security, announced breakthrough SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) detection and response capabilities for AI-driven applications to enable enterprises to mitigate the risks introduced by the growing use of generative AI. The workforce […]
SaaS Asset and User Numbers are Exploding: Is SaaS Data Security Keeping Up?
[By Adam Gavish, CEO and Co-Founder DoControl] Google Drive. Slack. Microsoft 365. They’re the SaaS apps we use on a daily basis to keep our business workflows running smoothly, efficiently and… securely? Maybe not. Yet. DoControl’s recently released The State of SaaS Data Security 2024 report revealed a striking picture of ballooning SaaS asset […]
Navigating Cloud Security: A Comparative Analysis of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
In the era of digital transformation, businesses are increasingly leveraging cloud computing services to enhance agility, scalability, and efficiency. However, the paramount concern for organizations considering a move to the cloud is the security of their data and operations. This article delves into the security aspects of the three primary cloud service models: Infrastructure as […]
Ransomware attacks on one in four SaaS providers
Software as a Service(SaaS) providers are reportedly being targeted by ransomware in 2020 says a report compiled by Datto- a Connecticut based data backup company. What’s shocking about the survey is the fact that 64% of attacks were targeted at Microsoft’s 365 solutions out of which 73% proved to be successful. Datto report on SaaS […]
Global Visibility into your SaaS Applications
This post was originally published here by Shane Moore . The first time I saw this graphic I was stunned, and so was the customer! What you are looking at is a view of all the Microsoft Office 365 logins for a large US-based organization after Bitglass was configured as a SAML (security assertion markup language) relay to […]
SaaS Apps And the Need for Specialized Security
This post was originally published here by Paul Sullivan. Keeping cloud services running is a complex, multi-faceted endeavor for cloud service providers. They need to juggle adding new features, keeping their customers’ sensitive data secure, and having high uptime for their services – there is virtually no room for error. Microsoft learned about the need […]
Office 365 and the Long Tail of SaaS Apps at Gartner Symposium
This post was originally published here by Sophia Zheng. Bitglass just attended the Gartner Symposium & ITxpo in Orlando, Florida, where we had a fantastic time. With more and more companies moving to the cloud, people were eager to learn about cloud access security brokers (CASBs)like Bitglass and how we can secure their use of any cloud […]
Cambridge Analytica for Corporate SaaS?
This post was originally published here by Nat Kausik. Cambridge Analytica was able to extract the personal information of zillions of Facebook users via Facebook’s well-provisioned API, in broad daylight. Is similar extraction possible for corporate SaaS apps? Yes, of course. For years, Facebook provided a sophisticated API for connected apps to extract information stored […]