Cloud Computing Software as a Service (SaaS) Security

Cloud Computing Software as a Service (SaaS) Security News

July 08, 2020 08 Jul'20
Microsoft seizes malicious domains used in COVID-19 phishing

Microsoft went to court to seize several malicious domains that were used by cybercriminals in extensive phishing and BEC attacks on Office 365 accounts amid the current pandemic.
May 27, 2020 27 May'20
McAfee: Attacks on cloud accounts up 630% during COVID-19

Between January and April amid the COVID-19 pandemic, McAfee found usage of cloud collaboration apps and attacks seeking to steal account credentials both skyrocketed.
March 05, 2020 05 Mar'20
With BEC/EAC threats rising, Proofpoint offers a new approach

Business email compromise and email account compromise attacks are increasing and evolving. To keep up with threat actors, Proofpoint says a new approach is required.
October 28, 2019 28 Oct'19
Microsoft cybersecurity strategy, hybrid cloud in focus at Ignite

Microsoft will reveal its latest plans to extend its cybersecurity strategy and a new architectural approach to hybrid clouds during Ignite.

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cloud security

Cloud security, also known as cloud computing security, is the practice of protecting cloud-based data, applications and infrastructure from cyberthreats and cyber attacks. Continue Reading
cloud access security broker (CASB)

A cloud access security broker (CASB) is a software tool or service that sits between an organization's on-premises infrastructure and a cloud provider's infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Guide to cloud security management and best practices

This cloud security guide explains the challenges facing enterprises today, best practices for securing and managing SaaS, IaaS and PaaS, and comparisons of cloud-native security tools. Continue Reading
Explore CASB use cases before you decide to buy

CASB tools help to secure cloud applications so only authorized users have access. Discover more about this rapidly evolving technology in a CASB explained tutorial. Continue Reading
Choosing between proxy vs. API CASB deployment modes

Curious how to choose the right CASB deployment mode for your organization? Before you buy, compare how proxy vs. API CASB architectures work to secure SaaS applications. Continue Reading

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6 SaaS security best practices to protect applications

Use these SaaS security best practices to ensure your users' and organization's SaaS use stays as protected as the rest of your enterprise applications. Continue Reading
Security for SaaS applications starts with collaboration

Following established best practices helps enterprises facilitate collaboration and communication through SaaS applications while simultaneously ensuing secure SaaS use. Continue Reading
5 steps to a secure cloud control plane

A locked-down cloud control plane is integral to maintaining cloud security, especially in multi-cloud environments. Here are five steps to a secure cloud control plane. Continue Reading

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Top 11 cloud security challenges and how to combat them

Before jumping feet-first into the cloud, understand the new and continuing top cloud security challenges your organization is likely to face -- and how to mitigate them. Continue Reading
An inside look at the CCSP cloud security cert

Get insights into the Certified Cloud Security Professional cert, cloud infrastructure and platform benefits and risks, and more from the author of a CCSP exam guide. Continue Reading
Enterprise cybersecurity hygiene checklist for 2021

Cybersecurity hygiene in the enterprise must be a shared responsibility between employees and employers. Follow these steps to get the job done by both. Continue Reading