Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Comprehensive cross-SaaS solution to bring deep visibility, strong data controls, and enhanced threat protection to your cloud apps.
Overview
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) that operates on multiple clouds. It provides rich visibility, control over data travel, and sophisticated analytics to identify and combat cyberthreats across all your Microsoft and third-party cloud services.
✨ Key Features
- Cloud Discovery and Shadow IT management
- Information Protection and Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Threat detection and User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
- App governance for OAuth-enabled apps
- Conditional Access App Control
- Integration with Microsoft Purview Information Protection
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep native integration with the Microsoft 365 security stack
- Leverages Microsoft's extensive threat intelligence network
- Strong focus on app governance and OAuth app risk management
Unique Value: Provides a deeply integrated and comprehensive security solution for organizations invested in the Microsoft ecosystem.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Enhancing security for organizations heavily invested in the Microsoft ecosystem
- Applying granular access and session controls to SaaS applications
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations with a minimal Microsoft footprint
🏆 Alternatives
Offers unparalleled native integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure, simplifying deployment and management for Microsoft-centric environments.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premier Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 90-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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