March 18, 2024 at 09:54AM
The SaaS ecosystem has rapidly expanded since NIST’s cybersecurity framework 1.1 and SaaS is now the main way businesses use software. The just-released NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 seem to prioritize SaaS security needs. Recent breaches highlight the importance of adhering to NIST standards. Applying NIST 2.0 guidelines through SSPM and ITDR aligns with SaaS security.
Key Takeaways from the Meeting Notes:
1. The SaaS ecosystem has seen significant growth, and NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 is designed to address SaaS security needs.
2. Recent SaaS breaches, such as those targeting Microsoft Azure environments and a US telecom operator’s HR software, highlight the importance of adhering to NIST standards for preventing and detecting threats.
3. Adhering to NIST standards could have helped prevent the recent SaaS breaches by implementing measures such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), detecting anomalies, and limiting access to authorized users.
4. The alignment between NIST 2.0 and SaaS security is evident, particularly in areas such as monitoring, risk identification, access management, and threat detection.
5. Using a SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) platform with Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) capabilities is an effective approach to securing SaaS applications and staying aligned with NIST framework recommendations.
6. Adaptive Shield provides a dashboard view of SaaS security posture and offers a NIST-SaaS checklist for securing SaaS applications.
Overall, NIST’s guidelines and the use of SSPM with ITDR capabilities are crucial for effectively securing SaaS applications and mitigating potential threats.