Shortcomings of CASB in
today’s data architecture
Cloud access security brokers (CASBs) were designed to keep data in the cloud safe. But with the advent of remote work, proliferating cloud apps and increasing data sprawl, CASBs are struggling to contain insider threats. Why CASBs fall short:
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No protection in data movement beyond the cloud
A user downloads data to their working machine and uploads it to a different service. Once data is stored on the endpoint, CASB loses all visibility and context – creating significant risk. -
Blocking the known vs the unknown
It’s impossible to identify every data loss scenario at your organization, and CASBs require constant policy tuning for each change in information flow. This often leads to a one-size-fits-all response strategy which disrupts legitimate business and causes extreme response to simple, every day employee mistakes. -
Requires TLS inspection or proxy
Nothing is more frustrating than investing in a tool that creates performance bottlenecks or becomes too complicated to maintain. Or even worse – routing all traffic through a proxy only for it to fail. -
Restrictive policies hinder productivity
When a CASB policy blocks employees’ file-sharing ability or restricts their access to commonly used cloud applications, employees resort to unapproved tools or bypass the CASB policies altogether – creating new security risks.
OUR SOLUTION
Go beyond policy-based protection
To effectively prevent data loss, organizations need a solution that goes beyond the limitations of policy-based defenses. Mimecast Incydr offers a risk-based approach to reduce data loss by automating response to everyday mistakes, investigating what’s unusual, and blocking the unacceptable. Okta chose Incydr over a CASB to avoid data leak from the cloud.
| Features | CASB | Incydr |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring capabilities | Monitors cloud applications only | Monitors both endpoint and cloud-based applications |
| Protection of data in motion | Only protects data in the cloud | Protects data in motion regardless of where it’s stored |
| Monitoring of email | Limited monitoring capabilities | Comprehensive monitoring capabilities, including email and ability to distinguish personal from corporate accounts |
| Data exfiltration detection | Limited detection capabilities | Advanced detection capabilities using behavioral analysis and a Trust Model |
| User education and prevention | Basic capabilities | Advanced just-in-time micro-trainings and integrated case management to prevent data loss |
| Context and visibility of data | Limited visibility and context | Provides context and visibility for each file, including built-in access to file contents |
| Real-time blocking | Enforce complex data-centric security policies based on burdensome data classification | Block unacceptable data movement based on the user without the management burden, inaccuracy, and endpoint impact of content-based policies |
3 ways Incydr works better than a traditional CASB
Leverages API connections to monitor cloud-based & endpoint applications
This allows for complete visibility across an organization’s entire data landscape – without needing proxies.
Advanced detection of data exfiltration using behavioral indicators
Incydr PRISM enables organizations to quickly identify and respond to potential data security incidents.
Integrated security trainings and case management
Prevent data loss and empower employees with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about data protection.
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