{"id":14658,"date":"2023-02-21T10:08:43","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T10:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/?p=14658"},"modified":"2024-04-26T08:36:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T08:36:41","slug":"what-is-sspm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/","title":{"rendered":"What is SSPM? An Overview of SaaS Security Posture Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today, businesses depend on numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/services\/saas-application-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications<\/a> to manage their workload, data, and procedures. With all the benefits it offers, SaaS also presents its own unique set of security risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure that your business is proactive in dealing with these potential threats, you need a SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019re going to cover everything you need to know about SSPM and how it can protect your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69da591b381d3\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69da591b381d3\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#What_is_SaaS_Security_Posture_Management_SSPM\" title=\"What is SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM)?\">What is SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#The_Importance_of_SSPM_in_Your_Business\" title=\"The Importance of SSPM in Your Business\">The Importance of SSPM in Your Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#The_5_Key_Benefits_of_SSPM_for_Your_Business\" title=\"The 5 Key Benefits of SSPM for Your Business\">The 5 Key Benefits of SSPM for Your Business<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#1_Improved_SaaS_Security_Posture\" title=\"1. Improved SaaS Security Posture\">1. Improved SaaS Security Posture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#2_Compliance_Management\" title=\"2. Compliance Management\">2. Compliance Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#3_Prevent_Misconfigurations\" title=\"3. Prevent Misconfigurations\">3. Prevent Misconfigurations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#4_Effectively_Control_Permission_Settings\" title=\"4. Effectively Control Permission Settings\">4. Effectively Control Permission Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#5_Smooth_Transition_to_Another_SaaS_Solution\" title=\"5. Smooth Transition to Another SaaS Solution\">5. Smooth Transition to Another SaaS Solution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#The_Features_and_Capabilities_of_SSPM\" title=\"The Features and Capabilities of SSPM\">The Features and Capabilities of SSPM<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#1_Around-the-Clock_Monitoring\" title=\"1. Around-the-Clock Monitoring\">1. Around-the-Clock Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#2_Integrated_Security_Benchmarks\" title=\"2. Integrated Security Benchmarks\">2. Integrated Security Benchmarks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#3_Remediation\" title=\"3. Remediation\">3. Remediation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#4_Compatibility_for_Different_Applications\" title=\"4. Compatibility for Different Applications\">4. Compatibility for Different Applications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#5_Navigational_Dashboard\" title=\"5. Navigational Dashboard\">5. Navigational Dashboard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#Comparing_SSPM_with_Other_Cloud_Solutions\" title=\"Comparing SSPM with Other Cloud Solutions\">Comparing SSPM with Other Cloud Solutions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#Cloud_Access_Security_Broker_CASB\" title=\"Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)\">Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#Cloud_Security_Posture_Management_CSPM\" title=\"Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)\">Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#3_SaaS_Security_Best_Practices\" title=\"3 SaaS Security Best Practices\">3 SaaS Security Best Practices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#1_Implement_a_Data_Loss_Prevention_DLP_System\" title=\"1. Implement a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) System\">1. Implement a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#2_Encrypt_Sensitive_Data\" title=\"2. Encrypt Sensitive Data\">2. Encrypt Sensitive Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#3_Asses_Your_SaaS_Providers\" title=\"3. Asses Your SaaS Providers\">3. Asses Your SaaS Providers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/what-is-sspm\/#Get_Your_SaaS_Development_from_StarTechUP\" title=\"Get Your SaaS Development from StarTechUP!\">Get Your SaaS Development from StarTechUP!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-saas-security-posture-management-sspm\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_SaaS_Security_Posture_Management_SSPM\"><\/span><strong>What is SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSPM is all about keeping your organization&#8217;s SaaS applications secure using technology and automation tools. It&#8217;s a process that involves continuously monitoring your SaaS environment to identify and address potential security vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have a security guard for your cloud-based applications, such as Office 365 and Salesforce, for instance. A SaaS security posture management tool will provide you with a central point of control. It will help you manage access controls, permissions, and configurations to prevent data breaches, unauthorized access, and other security threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sspm-quote.jpg\" alt=\"sspm quote\" class=\"wp-image-14659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sspm-quote.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sspm-quote-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sspm-quote-768x224.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sspm-quote-18x5.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, it&#8217;s all about keeping a close eye on the security posture of the SaaS applications that your organization uses, which enables you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>control user access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ensure compliance with industry regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>identify vulnerabilities and threats against external and internal cyberattacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>take proactive steps to fix security risks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Importance_of_SSPM_in_Your_Business\"><\/span><strong>The Importance of SSPM in Your Business<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For any organization that uses SaaS apps, SSPM is crucial to have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud-based applications are convenient and can be a great asset for boosting efficacy and output, but they also have their own set of potential security issues. If you have sensitive business data and user information stored in them, you will want a robust SaaS security system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SaaS security poses challenges due to third-party management, leading to potential security gaps and vulnerabilities exploitable by cybercriminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to have SSPM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an SSPM solution, you can monitor for threats that may harm your business. Plus, if a user makes any errors in the settings, you can use the platform to fix them and ensure that everything still meets SaaS security standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, it is a shared responsibility. SSPM enables collaboration between you and your SaaS vendor to ensure security. Your part is to make sure nothing goes wrong while they do their part by providing the platform and SSPM tools to protect your data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/meet-baptiste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SaaS-services-lets-talk-3.jpg\" alt=\"Startechup SaaS application development services\" class=\"wp-image-14660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SaaS-services-lets-talk-3.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SaaS-services-lets-talk-3-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SaaS-services-lets-talk-3-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SaaS-services-lets-talk-3-18x6.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_5_Key_Benefits_of_SSPM_for_Your_Business\"><\/span><strong>The 5 Key Benefits of SSPM for Your Business<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Improved_SaaS_Security_Posture\"><\/span><strong>1. Improved SaaS Security Posture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing your security posture can be tricky when every SaaS application has its own unique configurations and settings. It gets even more complicated by the numerous external and internal threats that can come your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SSPM helps you to get a clear view of your actual security posture for your entire SaaS stack, making it easier to protect your business against cyber-attacks and data breaches. It continuously monitors configurations, connections to SaaS apps, user security practices, and devices in use to reduce the risk of security breaches and identify potential threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Compliance_Management\"><\/span><strong>2. Compliance Management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Compliance with internal regulations and external security policies can be a major challenge for companies heavily using SaaS, which is why having SSPM can be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SSPM will alert your security teams in the event that any compliance challenges arise and can even automatically execute corrective measures. This assures that your business operates in compliance with the necessary frameworks and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, SaaS security is critical for organizations to comply with various regulations and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2, and PCI DSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Prevent_Misconfigurations\"><\/span><strong>3. Prevent Misconfigurations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In France, a massive <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/edpb.europa.eu\/news\/national-news\/2022\/health-data-breach-dedalus-biologie-fined-15-million-euros_en\" target=\"_blank\"><u>data breach involving nearly 500,000 people happened in French hospitals<\/u><\/a> that leaked their names, social security numbers, and medical information, among others. This shows the importance of security data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SSPM can catch issues early and prevent them from becoming major problems. These tools continuously ensure secure configurations of SaaS applications by monitoring your SaaS environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other security solutions focusing only on intentional misconfigurations, SSPM is also designed to catch unintentional misconfigurations. This gives you greater control over your SaaS environment and reduces the risk of security incidents caused by user error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Effectively_Control_Permission_Settings\"><\/span><strong>4. Effectively Control Permission Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arranging access management on your SaaS applications is crucial for maintaining a strong SaaS security posture. With SSPM, you can rest assured that your SaaS security settings are configured correctly and that your team only has access to the data and applications they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SSPM automatically reviews user permissions, alerting you to overly permissive roles. This ensures that only authorized personnel access sensitive data, systems, devices, and assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this control, you can prevent unauthorized access to your SaaS applications and maintain a robust overall security posture. This can help you to avoid costly data breaches and other security incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Smooth_Transition_to_Another_SaaS_Solution\"><\/span><strong>5. Smooth Transition to Another SaaS Solution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As your business expands, transitioning from one SaaS solution to another may be necessary. Such changes can reduce efficiency in your organization&#8217;s internal structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, with SSPM solutions, you can manage these changes more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SSPM helps in continuous monitoring within your SaaS environments, making it easier for your entire organization to manage platform migrations and updates. This streamlines training for your users, employees, and customers, helping to reduce the risk of misconfigurations and vulnerabilities that can lead to security incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/working-with-a-laptop-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"working with a laptop\" class=\"wp-image-14661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/working-with-a-laptop-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/working-with-a-laptop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/working-with-a-laptop-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/working-with-a-laptop-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/working-with-a-laptop-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/working-with-a-laptop-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/working-with-a-laptop.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Features_and_Capabilities_of_SSPM\"><\/span><strong>The Features and Capabilities of SSPM<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know if SaaS security posture management is the right solution for your organization, let&#8217;s take a look at its features and capabilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Around-the-Clock_Monitoring\"><\/span><strong>1. Around-the-Clock Monitoring<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your SSPM solution should monitor your SaaS applications 24\/7 to ensure they are configured securely. It implements privacy and security rules automatically, making security management easier for your security team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Integrated_Security_Benchmarks\"><\/span><strong>2. Integrated Security Benchmarks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SSPM solutions are programmed to run security checks according to industry benchmarks and standards. It tailors to your SaaS security by doing compliance checks, giving you greater control over your data and applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Remediation\"><\/span><strong>3. Remediation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SSPM can help remediate security risks automatically or with support from the SSPM vendor. Active remediation in SSPM solutions can improve your ability to respond quickly to security threats. As such, they can help to minimize the damage of security incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Compatibility_for_Different_Applications\"><\/span><strong>4. Compatibility for Different Applications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SSPM systems are compatible with a wide range of applications. They can be easily integrated with other SaaS tools that an organization may already be using, such as video conferencing platforms, messaging applications, HR management systems, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Navigational_Dashboard\"><\/span><strong>5. Navigational Dashboard<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An SSPM solution can consolidate and display all security risks across multiple applications on a single dashboard. This allows all stakeholders, including application users, IT, and security staff, to easily understand security risks and take actionable steps to remediate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparing_SSPM_with_Other_Cloud_Solutions\"><\/span><strong>Comparing SSPM with Other Cloud Solutions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While SSPM is a popular SaaS security solution, other options might better meet your security needs. Some can complement SSPM, creating a more comprehensive cybersecurity environment for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a brief comparative analysis of SSPM with other solutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloud_Access_Security_Broker_CASB\"><\/span><strong>Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CASB provides a central point of control for security policies and monitoring for cloud services, while SSPM monitors and manages the performance of security software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both technologies can be used together to provide a comprehensive security solution for an organization&#8217;s use of cloud services. Cloud access security brokers secure the organization&#8217;s data and users in the cloud, while SSPM ensures that the security software used to protect that data is working properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloud_Security_Posture_Management_CSPM\"><\/span><strong>Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CSPM and SSPM are both cloud security solutions, but they differ in their focus. The former is more concerned with securing the cloud infrastructure itself, while the latter focuses on securing the applications and data within the cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CSPM provides visibility, governance, and enforcement of an organization&#8217;s cloud infrastructure, while SSPM offers visibility and security controls for SaaS applications. 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