The Challenge
Shadow SaaS refers to applications that employees register for and access without the knowledge or approval of IT or security teams. Without the proper discovery solution in place there is a significant lack of visibility. If security teams can’t see it, they cannot secure it. Users typically end up using very poor authentication methods such as critically weak and redundant passwords. The limited visibility and lack of control, exposes businesses to increased risks of data breaches, insider misuse, and compliance violations, making it impossible for security teams to properly enforce policies and protect sensitive data effectively.
The Solution
Unixi closes this gap with its browser-based, secure extension that delivers detailed application-level visibility at the point of interaction. By monitoring browser usage in real time, Unixi detects every application users are logging in to using corporate credentials, including unauthorized and unapproved ones, known as Shadow SaaS. Unixi provides detailed information around users and high risk applications, providing information for security teams to make strong, risk-based decisions. Security teams then regain control over the environment by establishing the approved eco-system of applications. Anything outside of the approved list can simply be blocked, preventing users from adding any new, unknown applications without first obtaining approval from the Security team, effectively shutting down Shadow SaaS Sprawl.
Business Benefits
- Detects Shadow SaaS Apps: Ensures no blind spots remain in the SaaS environment.
- Reduces Risk of Data Breaches: Identifies and addresses unauthorized SaaS usage, and high risk apps before they can lead to data exposure.
- Halts Shadow SaaS Sprawl: Security teams can turn on controls that restrict any further unauthorized applications from being accessed until approved by security.
- Strengthens SSO Coverage: Once identified, any justified and approved apps can immediately be converted to Unixi Universal SSO for a massive reduction in risk.
- Audit Ready Compliance: Unixi provides a clear audit trail, detailed discovery and visibility and produces clarity on who has access to what and with which authentication method.
