CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker)

A Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) is a security tool that acts as a gatekeeper between an organization's users and cloud services. It helps monitor, control, and protect data accessed or stored in cloud applications like Google Drive or Salesforce. CASB provides visibility into cloud activity, enforces security policies, and prevents threats such as data leaks or unauthorized access. Essentially, it ensures that an organization’s use of cloud services is secure, compliant, and aligned with internal policies, offering a layer of oversight and protection as employees access cloud platforms from various locations and devices.