Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is a cloud access security broker (CASB) that delivers comprehensive protection for SaaS applications, combining cloud discovery, app-to-app protection, and threat detection capabilities. It provides visibility into cloud app usage across your organization, evaluates security posture against multiple risk factors, and helps protect sensitive data with data loss protection features.
Specification
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) functionality
SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM)
Discovery and assessment of cloud apps against 90+ risk factors
Data Loss Protection (DLP) capabilities
Real-time monitoring and anomaly detection
OAuth app governance
Integration with Microsoft Defender portal
Support for 1000+ generative AI apps
Configuration assessments and remediation workflows
1-year subscription license (P1Y)
Per-user licensing model
