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Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps represents a fundamental pillar of the Microsoft 365 Defender ecosystem, specifically aimed at protecting cloud-based applications. Its primary purpose is to find a balance between the flexibility characteristic of cloud environments and the critical need of companies to protect their sensitive data.
In practice, this tool acts as a dynamic intermediary, assuming the role of a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB). This figure acts as a virtual guardian, mediating in real time the interaction between users and resources hosted in the cloud. In particular, Defender for Cloud Apps focuses on the field of cloud applications, allowing detailed monitoring of user activities within these platforms.
Through this constant supervision, the system is able to identify, report and combat any abnormal behavior that could jeopardize the security of information and business resources stored in the cloud, regardless of the device used by users.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps offers different possibilities for integration with third-party applications and cloud services or those belonging to the Microsoft ecosystem. Among the most relevant integrations, it is possible to highlight those with:
It's important to note that Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps integrates natively with related products within Microsoft 365 Defender. This means that companies that choose to adopt this solution have the ability to monitor in real time the security of the endpoints, SaaS applications and cloud services used.
In particular, the integration with Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Identity allows you to protect corporate data regardless of the device used to access it and to ensure the security of the identity of users when using cloud applications. This level of full integration provides companies with more robust control over the security of their data and cloud resources, helping to ensure complete and consistent protection in every operational area.
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Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps represents a fundamental tool for companies, allowing them to maintain complete control over security across all the SaaS applications and cloud services that make up their digital work environment.
To achieve this goal, the system offers six main features that outline its added value:
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps stands as an indispensable ally for companies engaged in digital work. With its six powerful capabilities, it offers complete and proactive control over the security of cloud applications and services, allowing organizations to mitigate risks, protect sensitive data, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Through cloud application identification, data control, user behavioral analysis, threat investigation, compliance and governance, and conditional access control, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps stands out as an excellent solution for addressing cybersecurity challenges in the increasingly complex and dynamic cloud computing landscape.
With its effective combination of advanced technologies and intuitive functionality, this tool provides businesses with the peace of mind and confidence necessary to thrive in an ever-changing digital environment.
Defender for Cloud Apps is a security tool designed to protect cloud-based applications by acting as a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB). It monitors user activities, identifies risks, and ensures the protection of sensitive data across cloud environments.
Defender for Cloud Apps integrates with services like Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Google Workspace, AWS, Dropbox, Salesforce, Slack, ServiceNow, and Zoom, providing comprehensive cloud security.
Defender for Cloud Apps uses AI and machine learning to analyze user behavior, identify anomalies, and automatically respond to potential threats by blocking suspicious activities in real time.
Yes, Defender for Cloud Apps provides compliance and governance features, generating reports and ensuring that companies meet regulatory standards by controlling access and monitoring risks within cloud applications.
Cloud application discovery helps organizations identify and catalog all cloud apps being used, especially those not managed by IT, known as shadow IT, to mitigate risks associated with unapproved or unsecured apps.
Defender for Cloud Apps allows configuration of conditional access policies, where access to cloud apps is based on factors like user location, device, and time of access, ensuring extra layers of protection.
Yes, Defender for Cloud Apps offers extensive data control features, including classification, loss prevention, and risk-based access control, ensuring sensitive data within cloud apps is protected.
Defender for Cloud Apps integrates with Defender for Endpoint to provide continuous security across devices, ensuring corporate data is protected no matter what device is used to access cloud resources.
The Infra & Security team focuses on the management and evolution of our customers' Microsoft Azure tenants. Besides configuring and managing these tenants, the team is responsible for creating application deployments through DevOps pipelines. It also monitors and manages all security aspects of the tenants and supports Security Operations Centers (SOC).
