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SaaS Security Context

Cybersecurity Contexts Cloud Security Context OT/ICS Security Context SaaS Security Context Logging & Telemetry SOC Monitoring & Alerting Security Architecture & Standards Third-Party & Supply Chain Security Risk Attack Surface Management Vulnerability Management Application & API Security Backup & Resilience Controls Data Protection Identity & Access Management (IAM) Privileged Access Management (PAM) Secure Configuration & Hardening Backup Restore & Integrity Validation Disaster Recovery (DR) & Business Continuity (BCP) Containment & Eradication Investigation & Forensics Data Flow & Lineage Mapping Dependency & Relationship Mapping
Cybersecurity Contexts Cloud Security Context OT/ICS Security Context SaaS Security Context Logging & Telemetry SOC Monitoring & Alerting Security Architecture & Standards Third-Party & Supply Chain Security Risk Attack Surface Management Vulnerability Management Application & API Security Backup & Resilience Controls Data Protection Identity & Access Management (IAM) Privileged Access Management (PAM) Secure Configuration & Hardening Backup Restore & Integrity Validation Disaster Recovery (DR) & Business Continuity (BCP) Containment & Eradication Investigation & Forensics Data Flow & Lineage Mapping Dependency & Relationship Mapping
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Apply cybersecurity capabilities to SaaS by managing third-party risk, identity and access, configuration hygiene, and data exposure across externally operated services.

SaaS concentrates risk in identity, configuration, and vendor dependency. The business must ensure the right controls exist even when systems are operated externally.

Outcomes

  • Reduced risk from misconfiguration and over-privileged access
  • Better visibility into data exposure and sharing
  • Clear accountability for vendor security requirements and changes
  • Faster response when SaaS incidents occur (provider coordination)

What to consider

  • Vendor due diligence, contracts, and breach notification obligations
  • SSO/MFA enforcement and privileged access governance
  • SaaS configuration baselines and continuous review
  • Telemetry and audit logs availability and retention