Securing the Cloud with Aryaka CASB

The rapid transition and adoption of cloud applications over the last decade has fundamentally transformed the way we work, share, store data, host applications, and even build networks. We’ve achieved new levels of productivity and innovation thanks to the dawn of cloud computing, while on the other hand opening the door to new security challenges in regulatory compliance, visibility, vulnerabilities, and shadow IT.

This is where Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) comes into play, transforming the way we all approach cloud security. Let’s explore how our new launch of Aryaka CASB integrated into the Aryaka OnePASS architecture will empower organizations to secure their cloud connections and environments with comprehensive visibility, control, and threat protection.

What is a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)?

CASB is a security solution that sits between cloud service users and cloud applications, acting as a gatekeeper to enforce security policies and protect sensitive data. A CASB provides visibility, compliance, data security, and shadow IT mitigation when it comes to SaaS applications accessing the network.

How Aryaka CASB Transforms Your Cloud Security

At our recent Fall’24 update, we announced our integrated Aryaka CASB solution, a key component of our Unified SASE as a Service platform. We offer a seamless approach to cloud security that delivers comprehensive visibility, control, and protection.

Key benefits of the Aryaka CASB solution include:

• Comprehensive Visibility: Unlock a complete view of your cloud environment—from user activity and data access to potential risks— empowering you to make informed security decisions.
• Granular Access Control: Enforce fine-grained access policies based on user identity, device, location, and other contextual factors, ensuring that only authorized users can access sensitive data and applications.
• Innovative Threat Protection: Leverage cutting-edge threat intelligence and machine learning algorithms to detect and prevent sophisticated attacks, such as malware, ransomware, and insider threats.

The Aryaka CASB is deployed via Aryaka’s OnePass Architecture’s distributed data plane, the onsite edge appliance (ANAP) and Aryaka’s Service PoPs for optimized policy enforcement with a single pane of glass view.

By delivering CASB as another piece of our OnePASS Architecture, we enable organizations to achieve a streamlined Unified SASE as a Service without compromising performance or protection.

Embracing the Future of Cloud Security with CASB

As the cloud continues to evolve, so must our approach to security. Aryaka’s CASB solution represents a significant step forward in the convergence of networking and security, by providing detailed SaaS application visibility and control.

By leveraging the power of CASB, organizations can confidently embrace the benefits of software as a service while mitigating the risks of shadow IT and ensuring compliance. Our upcoming launch marks an exciting milestone in our mission to deliver comprehensive, cutting-edge security solutions that empower organizations to thrive in the digital age.

The Significance of CASB in Unified SASE as a Service

CASB is a key component of a Unified SASE structure. Unlike the standard “disaggregated” SASE strategy made up of security and networking solutions from multiple stitched together products with several disjointed dashboards, Unified SASE as a Service is a singular convergence of network and security functions.

Our Unified SASE as a Service is built from the ground up to provide this frictionless security and network experience that adapts as you do and protects you every step of the way. All of this is tied together under the visibility and control of a single pane of glass dashboard. CASB is a necessary component of that singular unified experience.

By integrating CASB into a Unified SASE framework, organizations will:

• Achieve a unified and consistent security posture across all cloud applications just as they do with their web, cloud, and network traffic.
• Simplify security management and reduce complexity, creating better visibility over all traffic and behaviors.
• Improve user experience and productivity with seamless and secure access to cloud applications.
• Scale security capabilities as their cloud adoption grows.

Integrating the Aryaka CASB into your Unified SASE architecture is crucial for ensuring secure application usage as your business grows and adopts new tools for success. By bridging security gaps between users and cloud services, The Aryaka CASB will help create the consistency in visibility and control you need.

Additional Resources

Aryaka Fall ’24 Product Update
The Importance of a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)