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Organizations are increasingly challenged by the proliferation of SaaS applications, shadow IT, and the integration of AI tools, which blur traditional network boundaries and complicate data security. Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions, incorporating technologies such as secure web gateways (SWG), zero-trust network access (ZTNA), cloud access security brokers (CASB), and firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS), are being adopted to address these challenges by providing adaptive, scalable security controls that protect access to web, cloud, and private applications from any location. Effective implementation of SSE is critical to minimize user friction, reduce security bypasses, and improve the overall security posture, especially as employees work remotely, in hybrid environments, or on-site.
At the same time, the rapid adoption of SaaS and the rise of unsanctioned applications and browser extensions have increased the risk of data egress and session hijacking, particularly with generative AI tools. CASBs play a vital role in identifying shadow IT, applying data loss prevention (DLP) policies, and detecting risky activity, but they have limitations, especially in real-time enforcement and visibility into unsanctioned apps. As adversaries exploit these gaps, organizations are re-evaluating their SaaS security strategies to ensure comprehensive protection against evolving threats and to align security outcomes with business needs.
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