Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Connectors

What is CASB?
CASB stands for Cloud Access Security Broker. It is a security policy enforcement point placed between cloud service consumers and cloud service providers to ensure security compliance and protect sensitive data. CASBs provide visibility into cloud application usage, enforce security policies, and protect data across cloud applications.

CASB Connectors Supported by Productiv
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How CASB is Helpful for Shadow IT Detection in Productiv
Shadow IT refers to the use of IT systems, devices, software, applications, and services without explicit IT department approval. CASB connectors in Productiv play a crucial role in detecting and managing Shadow IT by providing visibility into cloud application usage and enforcing security policies.

Benefits of CASB in Shadow IT Detection

• Visibility: CASB connectors provide visibility into cloud application usage, helping IT teams to identify unauthorized applications and services being used within the organization.
• Security: CASB connectors enforce security policies and protect sensitive data across cloud applications, ensuring compliance and reducing security risks associated with Shadow IT.
• Management: CASB connectors help in managing and monitoring cloud application usage, allowing IT teams to take appropriate actions to secure and control unauthorized applications and services.

CASB and Productiv's App Management
Productiv's App management widget shows the number of all apps detected by Productiv, specifying how many are Managed and how many are Discovered. Discovered apps are detected in the system via CASB, among other methods. This helps in identifying and managing Shadow IT within the organization.

By leveraging CASB connectors in Productiv, organizations can effectively detect and manage Shadow IT, ensuring security and compliance in cloud application usage.

How do I review activity in Productiv?

1. Log into your Productiv account. 

2. Click Apps on the left sidebar to get to the App Portfolio.

3. Set the filter in top left to Data Sources > includes > Network.

4. Change filters on the top of the Network tab to view a specific user segment or date range.

5. Click on an app in the filtered data set.

6. Navigate to its Network tab.

7. Scroll to the bottom of the page to view specific user activity statistics.