Shadow IT Solutions
Knowing about what is not known! A CASB solution provides visibility into Shadow IT operations, which helps in identifying risky cloud applications, prevent dangerous usage of unsanctioned applications, and also identify the most vulnerable users who are at risk. To comply with rules and regulations like HIPAA, one needs to be selective in choosing cloud applications (sanctioned apps) and define compliance policies and regulations according to the workflow. It will ensure compliance and security of data that may be intended to put over the cloud. Those apps which the organizations deem risky can be categorized as unsanctioned apps, and their usage can be restricted. Types of sanctioned apps include “productivity apps” such as Office 365, “File Collaboration Apps” such as Box or DropBox or Google Apps, and “Line of Business Apps” support and marketing apps, R&D apps, etc