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CASB for Cloud Security: The Future of Protecting Your Digital Assets

Vijay Kumar Gupta
8 min readJul 12, 2024

Introduction

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping the business landscape, the adoption of cloud services has become a cornerstone for organizations looking to enhance their operational efficiency, scalability, and innovation. However, this shift to the cloud also brings significant security challenges. As data moves beyond the traditional on-premises environment, organizations must find new ways to safeguard their sensitive information and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This is where Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs) come into play.

CASBs have emerged as a critical component in the cloud security ecosystem, providing comprehensive visibility, data security, threat protection, and compliance management. This blog delves into the world of CASB, exploring its significance, functionalities, benefits, and best practices for implementation.

Understanding CASB

What is a CASB?

A Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) is a security policy enforcement point positioned between cloud service consumers and cloud service providers. It acts as an intermediary to provide visibility into cloud application usage, enforce security policies, and protect against data breaches and…

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Vijay Kumar Gupta
Vijay Kumar Gupta

Written by Vijay Kumar Gupta

Vijay Gupta is an inspiring public speaker and social entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to bringing about positive change and empowering communities.

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