We’ve established before that cloud access security brokers (CASBs) and secure web gateways (SWGs) do not compete and are, in fact, complementary security tools. However, in addition to this, there is overlap between the two which (along with other factors) is leading to their convergence.
Imagine that you just purchased a brand new car featuring all of the latest bells and whistles. You're excited to take advantage of speed camera detection and try out the heated seat backs and armrests. Unfortunately, when you go to turn your car on, nothing happens. If the vehicle doesn't work, then what's the point of having it and all of its exciting features? Ideally, you want something that provides the latest bells and whistles but also performs as promised whenever you want. This is equally true for cloud security solutions.
While it is self-evident that the world wide web is an indispensable asset for businesses around the globe, it is equally obvious that securing its use is of utmost importance. The internet is an open ocean filled with threats lying just below the surface. Malware can be downloaded from a virtually infinite number of destinations and subsequently spread throughout an enterprise's IT ecosystem. For organizations that aren't prepared to defend against these threats on the web, breaches are sure to follow. Fortunately, Bitglass is a puncture-proof vessel built to stop threats on this open ocean.
As evidenced by its FedRAMP Authorization from the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, Bitglass’ Total Cloud Security Platform is an ideal choice for security in the government space. It is within this vertical that organizations handle sensitive data like personally identifiable information (PII) and have perhaps the most stringent security requirements. With its comprehensive secure access service edge (SASE) offering, Bitglass can secure any interaction between any device, app, web destination, on-premises resource, or infrastructure. Read on to learn more.