Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is a cloud access security broker (CASB) solution that provides comprehensive security for Software as a Service (SaaS) applications. It delivers visibility into shadow IT, threat protection, data loss prevention, and security posture management across cloud-based applications.
Specification
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) for SaaS applications
Discovery and visibility of cloud apps with risk ranking
Shadow IT detection and app evaluation against 90+ risk factors
Data loss prevention and compliance management
OAuth-based attack detection and disruption
Integration with Microsoft Defender XDR
Support for 1,000+ generative AI apps
API connectors for extensive SaaS catalog
User and activity monitoring
App-to-app protection for OAuth-enabled applications
