Unleashing the Power of Zscaler's Unparalleled SaaS Security

Zscaler has made great strides in securing organizations across the board, solving real customer use cases such as protecting against ransomware, AI security, and securing data everywhere. One area that has received a lot of attention is SaaS security. Recently, Forresters released its latest Wave report for SaaS Security Posture Management, naming Zscaler as the only Leader in this category. The report puts a heavy emphasis on use cases that span beyond posture management such as app governance, shadow IT, identity access controls, advanced data protection, and more. Zscaler achieved the strongest position, achieving a perfect score in 7 out of the 12 categories. You can get your copy of the Forrester Wave here. 

As organizations increasingly adopt numerous SaaS-based services, there is a growing need for a comprehensive, fully integrated data security solution that covers all channels, including web, business and personal applications, public cloud data, endpoints, and email. Platforms provide multiple benefits, such as centralized policy creation, that reduces complexity and costs inherent in point vendor solutions. 

Solving Today’s Key SaaS Security Challenges

Many organizations use multiple point solutions, which can create issues and headaches for IT and security teams. Here are some of the top use cases that are drive SaaS Security:

Identity Management and Access Control

To prevent leaks, data manipulation, and insider threats, users must be authenticated and authorized in line with zero trust principles for least-privileged access, including role-based access control and continuous monitoring. Effective anti-phishing measures are also critical. Identity and access issues mostly often stem from:

• Weak or compromised identity and access management (IAM)
• A lack of multifactor authentication (MFA) beyond single sign-on (SSO)
• Inadequate or misconfigured access controls

Lack of Standardization

Inconsistent security policies and procedures across SaaS providers can create challenges for security teams around consistent controls and enforcement, leading to a weaker posture, potential enforcement gaps, vulnerabilities, and even data corruption. Some of the major contributors to increased risk in this area include:

• Interoperability and integration issues between cloud providers
• Data transfers between environments
• Regulatory compliance challenges

Data Residency and Governance

Complying with industry and government data protection regulations can be complex when SaaS providers run widely distributed operations. It’s critical to understand how a given SaaS provider aligns with your organization’s compliance requirements, as well as to implement effective data encryption and access controls for data in transit and at rest. Common residency and governance issues arise from:

• Sovereignty and residency regulations (e.g., GDPR)
• Shared responsibilities between the customer and SaaS provider
• Unsanctioned apps (shadow IT) putting data outside the IT function’s purview

To mitigate these risks, organizations should conduct thorough risk assessments, implement robust security policies and controls, regularly monitor SaaS applications for vulnerabilities, and stay up to date with security best practices. Furthermore, integrated solutions provide greater efficacy and context.

Securing SaaS Platforms Requires Context

The Power of Context In the realm of security,  it’s essential to understand that it’s a matter of layers. These layers often converge, such as in the case of SSPM and data security. However, to truly grasp the significance of these layers, you need context. The ability to combine and analyze information from various security layers gives organizations a comprehensive understanding of their security posture and potential vulnerabilities.

A Comprehensive, Unified Solution:

Zscaler Data Protection brings together all the necessary components and functionality required for robust SaaS security. From access control and connectivity to SaaS and cloud integrations, our solution covers every aspect of securing your SaaS applications.

Enhanced Data and Threat Security:

With Zscaler, organizations can rest assured that their sensitive data is protected. Our platform offers robust data security measures, to ensure sensitive information remains secure and compliant with industry regulations. Furthermore, our threat security functionality helps identify and mitigate potential threats, safeguarding your SaaS applications from malicious attacks.

Contextual Understanding for Effective Security:

The power of our Advanced SSPM lies in its ability to combine and analyze information from various security layers. By providing a comprehensive context, organizations can make informed decisions and implement security measures that address their specific needs and vulnerabilities.

Zscaler Advanced SSPM for SaaS Security

We have invested substantial efforts in developing and expanding our solutions to meet the evolving landscape of SaaS security. For instance, our acquisition of Canonic in 2023, now known as AppTotal, lets Zscaler better help your organization detect and secure risky third-party app integrations into SaaS. This functionality was highlighted in this year’s Forrester SSPM Wave. Our Advanced SSPM incorporates access control, connectivity, SaaS integrations, cloud integrations, and data and threat security functionalities. Our comprehensive approach ensures that organizations can leverage the full spectrum of security measures required for safeguarding their SaaS applications

Ready to secure your SaaS Platforms?

Zscaler's Advanced SSPM stands out from the crowd due to its unique combination of components, capabilities, and reach. With a holistic approach encompassing access control, connectivity, SaaS integrations, cloud integrations, and robust data and threat security functionality, our solution empowers organizations to achieve unparalleled security for their SaaS applications. 

By leveraging the power of context, Zscaler's Advanced SSPM enables organizations to make informed decisions and implement effective security measures. Trust Zscaler to unlock the true potential of your SaaS security and elevate your organization's overall security posture. To learn more about Zscaler’s Advanced SSPM and Data Protection offering, visit our website, register for our webinar, or reach out to us for a demo.