
What is a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)?
A cloud access security broker (CASB) is a software security service that acts as an intermediary between business cloud users and cloud providers. CASBs monitor data flow to and from cloud platforms, ensuring that cloud use comply with information security policies and regulations. Much as a firewall enables businesses to enforce security policies for incoming and outgoing network traffic, a CASB enables them to enforce infrastructure and information security policies…