Security News > 2021 > April > How the Work-From-Home Shift Impacts SaaS Security
It doesn't have to be that way - a company's SaaS security posture can be strengthened, and SaaS configuration weaknesses can be avoided.
SaaS Security Posture Management, as defined by Gartner, is critical to the security of today's enterprise.
"New controls are needed to address these new realities," He continues, "SSPM tools allow enhanced controls to further protect data stored in the most commonly used SaaS applications. Core capabilities include monitoring the configuration of native SaaS security settings, reporting non-compliance and auto-remediating violations to maintain alignment with multiple compliance frameworks."
No clear visibility or direct management- Most SaaS apps are purchased and implemented in the departments that utilize them most; for example, an automation SaaS solution generally sits in marketing, a CRM in sales, and cloud computing, productivity, and collaboration tools in IT. These SaaS apps hold critical data on the company's clientele and business projects.
Luckily, security teams can now turn to SSPM solutions, like Adaptive Shield, to automate their SaaS security processes and address the challenges detailed above.
In business-critical apps, such as Salesforce, Office 365, G-Suite, and Zoom, the right SSPM solution can provide deep visibility and remediation for potential vulnerabilities in a company's SaaS security posture, from misconfigurations and misappropriated privileges to suspicious SaaS usage.