Cloud Access Service Broker
A cloud access security broker (CASB) is a security solution that sits between an organization's on-premises infrastructure and its cloud-based applications and services. The primary function of a CASB is to provide security and compliance for cloud-based services by enforcing security policies, monitoring for threats, and providing visibility into cloud usage.
CASBs can be deployed in a number of different ways, including as a standalone security solution, as an add-on to an existing security solution, or as a feature within a cloud platform. CASBs can be deployed in a number of different ways, including as a standalone security solution, as an add-on to an existing security solution, or as a feature within a cloud platform.
CASBs offer a number of benefits to organizations using cloud-based services. These benefits include:
Increased visibility and control over cloud usage: CASBs provide organizations with visibility into the use of cloud-based services within their organization, including which services are being accessed and by whom. This allows organizations to better understand and control their cloud usage.
Enhanced security: CASBs provide a number of security features, including the ability to enforce security policies, monitor for threats, and block unauthorized access to cloud-based services.
Improved compliance: CASBs can help organizations ensure that they are compliant with relevant regulations and industry standards by providing tools to monitor and enforce compliance.
There are many different CASB products available on the market, including both standalone solutions and add-on solutions that can be integrated with existing security systems. Some examples of CASB products include:
McAfee MVISION Cloud: A CASB solution that provides security and compliance for cloud-based services by enforcing security policies, monitoring for threats, and providing visibility into cloud usage.
Symantec CloudSOC: A CASB solution that provides security and compliance for cloud-based services by enforcing security policies, monitoring for threats, and providing visibility into cloud usage.
Bitglass Next-Gen CASB: A CASB solution that provides security and compliance for cloud-based services by enforcing security policies, monitoring for threats, and providing visibility into cloud usage.
Skyhigh Networks: A CASB solution that provides security and compliance for cloud-based services by enforcing security policies, monitoring for threats, and providing visibility into cloud usage.