Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) providing visibility and control over cloud application usage.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is Microsoft's CASB solution, providing visibility into cloud app usage, data protection, and threat detection across SaaS applications. It discovers shadow IT, assesses cloud app risks, enforces policies controlling data sharing, and detects suspicious user behaviour. Defender for Cloud Apps integrates with Microsoft 365, Azure, and third-party SaaS applications, extending security controls beyond Microsoft's own services.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
Shadow IT is a significant risk—users adopt cloud services without IT awareness. Defender for Cloud Apps reveals what's being used and enables policy enforcement across cloud applications.