Security News > 2022 > June > Getting to grips with SaaS security
SaaS sprawl grows with the number of applications an organization uses in its SaaS stack, and as information in the different applications is distributed, it becomes less and less centralized, resulting in data sprawl.
The ubiquity of SaaS applications means that they encourage shadow SaaS. Neither new nor unusual, this activity allows employees to take advantage of available SaaS solutions that meet their own specific needs in a way they feel is not being met by the organization.
The more that unknown SaaS apps are downloaded, the more they bypass security measures, leading to the creation of a broader attack surface; it is not safe to assume that the SaaS apps have security in place to protect sensitive data.
SaaS security posture management platforms work by delivering automated, continuous monitoring of SaaS apps, which allows potentially unsafe configurations to be minimized, and improved management of security policies and compliance.
SaaS applications are here to stay, and organizations need solutions that allow them to gain value from their SaaS operations.
Context: A dedicated SaaS management and security platform will provide in-depth data insights across all SaaS apps, cloud services and the endpoints that employees are using whether they are in the office or working remotely.