SaaS applications contain a wealth of sensitive data and are central to business operations. Despite this, far too many organizations rely on half measures and hope their SaaS stack will remain secure. Unfortunately, this approach is lacking and will leave security teams blind to threat prevention and detection, as well as open to regulatory violations, data leaks, and significant breaches. If you understand the importance of SaaS security, and need some help explaining it internally to get your team's buy-in, this article is just for you — and covers: Why SaaS data needs to be secured Real-world examples of SaaS apps attacks The attack surface of SaaS apps Other types of less suitable solutions including CASB or manual audit ROI of an SSPM What to look for in the right SSPM Download the full SSPM Justification Kit e-book or request the kit in presentation format with your logo! What Is in Your SaaS Data? Nearly all business operations run through SaaS. So does HR, sales, marketing, product development, legal, and finance, in fact, SaaS apps are central to nearly every business function, and the data that supports and drives those functions are stored in these cloud-based apps. This includes sensitive customer data, employee records, intellectual property, budget plans, legal contracts, P&L statements – the list is endless. It is true that SaaS apps are built securely, however, the shared responsibility model that ensures that SaaS vendors include the controls needed…Read More