Stop shadow IT with smarter SaaS security solutions
Unsecured SaaS apps can put your business at risk of data leaks, non-compliance fines, and irreparable damage to brand reputation—but with NordLayer, it doesn’t have to be that way.
- Control who accesses what apps
- Monitor SaaS usage acropss your network
- Block threats targeting your infrastructure
OVERVIEW
What is SaaS security?
SaaS applications are an essential part of every modern, digital business. They enable teams to collaborate, work efficiently, and access the information they need to do their jobs from anywhere in the world. SaaS security is what keeps access to these apps secure and ensures only the right people can use them.
No more complex roll-outs
Enterprise-grade protection you can set up in minutes, not days
Rapidly deploy the full NordLayer platform across your entire network and toggle on the features you need, exactly when and where you need them.
PAIN POINTS
What SaaS security challenges could put your business at risk?
Shadow IT and AI Sprawl
Your employees may be using an unauthorized SaaS platform or AI tool without your knowledge—opening the door to risks you can’t control.
Uncontrolled data exposure
Without the right controls, your sensitive files can be shared, stored, or deleted without you even realizing it.
Insiders and compromised identities
If an insider or attacker steals credentials, they can move freely through your SaaS apps without detection.
BENEFITS
How do businesses benefit from SaaS protection?
Complete protection for working apps
SaaS protection is available for a wide range of subscription-based business applications like Microsoft 365, SFDC, Box, and modern collaboration apps like Slack, Jira, Confluence, and Zendesk.
Protect all users everywhere
All users receive the same consistent level of protection with centralized cloud data security covering hybrid, local, and remote workforces—wherever they are based.
App visibility and control
Gain full visibility and control through multiple cloud providers, so you can manage your digital environment, however best suits you and your business.
SaaS access governance
Limit access to your most sensitive data and assets by only giving trusted and legitimate users access to your corporate SaaS apps.
Unified controls
SaaS solutions unify SASE and CASB practices into one central platform, allowing your IT admins to maintain your organization’s data security and protection policies easily.
Secure your SaaS applications with the Core plan
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SOLUTIONS
All your SaaS security solutions in one toggle-ready platform
NordLayer provides everything you need to secure your SaaS apps, control access, protect data, and monitor network activity in one place.
Align with SASE principles
Apply SASE measures to protect sensitive SaaS product and customer data
Control access to your SaaS apps
Decide who can access what to reduce risk across your entire SaaS environment
Strengthen security at the identity layer
Protect your apps with smart identity and access management (IAM) strategies
Stop threats before they reach your network
Use threat intelligence to detect and block risks before they impact your SaaS infrastructure
Protect teams with a secure enterprise browser
Keep all employees secure as they work without compromising user experience or productivity
Gain full visibility and control
Continuous monitoring helps you manage all SaaS traffic to eliminate blindspots and reduce risk
Manage credentials securely
Protect accounts by managing passwords and credentials across all your SaaS tools
Protect your business with NordLayer
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INTEGRATIONS
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Frequently Asked Questions
By their nature, SaaS applications are cloud-based, which invites SaaS risks and increases vulnerabilities to malware and other security threats. However, with proper SaaS security solutions like NordLayer, organizations can be safe knowing their most sensitive data and assets that are held by SaaS applications are fully protected with the most comprehensive business security available.
SaaS is reliant on all parties following good security practices and a coordinated effort to maintain standards. It is the responsibility of the client to set up proper measures - like SaaS security provided by NordLayer - to ensure access permissions are granted to the correct people and to minimize the risk of sensitive data falling into the wrong hands.
SaaS compliance means ensuring your organization falls within a certified set of universal standards and security policies—usually comprising how sensitive data is stored, shared, and used. Meeting these compliance standards displays your company’s willingness and competence to protect data and customer privacy.
In today's digital ecosystem, SaaS security is crucial as it safeguards cloud-based applications where sensitive data and business operations connect. Effective SaaS security measures ensure that data, often accessed and managed through various devices and locations, remains protected against breaches and unauthorized access. This is vital not only for maintaining data integrity but also for complying with regulatory standards. Robust SaaS security also gives users and clients confidence, reinforcing the reliability and professionalism of the business.
The main challenges in SaaS security stem from the complexity of cloud environments and the diverse nature of threats. A significant concern is ensuring data privacy and protection in a space where control is partly handed over to third-party providers. Managing access across a hybrid workforce, where users connect from various locations, adds to the complexity. Additionally, aligning with Zero Trust principles, where every access request is treated as a potential threat, requires sophisticated management of user identities and permissions. The dynamic nature of SaaS environments also demands constant vigilance to guard against new and evolving cyber threats.