SaaS Sprawl and Cybersecurity
When: Friday, January 24, 2025, 12:00pm to 1:00pm (EST)
Where: Online Event (Virtual)
Registration & Information: Eventbrite Link
Cost: Free
CPE: 1
Join us for a free Zoom webinar presented by ISACA OVC Vice President Glen Barber and Vishal Chawla, CEO and cofounder of Blue Ocean Digital, a company specializing in SaaS management, SEO, automation and AI, and cybersecurity. One CPE will be provided to attendees.
In today's digital landscape, the rapid adoption of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions has led to what we call "SaaS sprawl"—a chaotic, unmanaged proliferation of applications that leaves organizations vulnerable to cyber threats. For every new SaaS application added to the ecosystem, organizations introduce additional cyber attack, ransomware and business disruption risks. This presentation provides a roadmap to regain control of your SaaS ecosystem, risk management approach, governance model, architecture and CISO organizations operating model to mitigate SaaS security risks, and ensure operational resilience of critical business operations. Learn actionable strategies to tame the SaaS sprawl before it overwhelms your organization.
SaaS adoption has skyrocketed, but the convenience of these tools often outpaces the security measures needed to govern them. Unchecked SaaS proliferation—dubbed the "SaaS Sprawl"—exposes organizations to compliance failures, data breaches, and operational risks. This session is a call to action for security professionals to take control before SaaS sprawl compromises business integrity.
- What is SaaS Sprawl and Why Does It Matter? Understand risks of unsanctioned applications (shadow SaaS) and inadequate visibility into usage.
- The Shared Responsibility Model: Who's Really in Control? A deep dive into the shared responsibility model: understanding what the SaaS provider secures vs. what you are responsible for. Example of misconfigurations leading to unauthorized access, as seen in high-profile breaches.
- The Domino Effect of SaaS Sprawl: One Weak Link, Many Consequences Discuss real-world case studies of SaaS breaches: what went wrong, what could have been done better.
- Building a Proactive Framework to Control SaaS Sprawl Gain practical insights into a revolutionary framework for managing your SaaS ecosystem.
- Best Practices for Managing SaaS Security Discover proven strategies to enhance SaaS security, including tools and standard operating processes for continuous monitoring and risk management
- The Human Element: Bridging the Gap Between Engineers and Security Teams Learn how to foster a cross-disciplinary approach to ensure all stakeholders are aligned on SaaS security objectives.