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CASB

Cloud Access Security Broker

Definition

A CASB is a security policy enforcement point positioned between cloud service consumers and providers. It provides visibility into shadow IT (unsanctioned SaaS usage), enforces data security policies for cloud applications, and prevents unauthorized data uploads to personal accounts.

CASBs can operate in forward proxy, reverse proxy, or API-based deployment modes.


Can this ship? Are we exposed? Can you prove it?

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