Secure saas access | SaaS SECURITY
Discover, Control, & Secure all your sanctioned SaaS, non-SSO SaaS and 3rd party apps
Your business possibly relies on 100s of SaaS apps. But are they secure? Unapproved logins, risky integrations, and hidden data leaks put your company at risk. Kitecyber gives you full control for Secure SaaS Access (SSA) — on any device. Anytime; Anywhere.
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Overview
The growing security gaps in SaaS
Traditional security architectures struggle with modern SaaS and Gen AI based threats while dealing with a hybrid workforce. A structured approach to managing & securing SaaS apps is critical to regaining control and ensuring compliance.
The Problem
Existing SASE and SSPM solutions fall short in dealing SaaS Sprawl
SASE and SSPM solutions weren’t designed for today’s employee-driven SaaS environment—shadow SaaS continues to grow unchecked. As a result, CISOs and IT admins face mounting challenges with SaaS sprawl: unmanaged apps, outdated versions, and uncontrolled data movement. Without a clear framework for approval, updates, and security alerts, hundreds of user-installed SaaS apps leave organizations exposed to risks like:
Access Vulnerabilities
- Access with Magic links and OTPs bypass SSO.
- Add-on installs from App marketplaces in super apps like Slack, Zoom, bypass device controls.
- Browser extensions based app deployment evade IT oversight.
Usage Complications
- Weak or lack of RBAC for Agentic apps and prompts compromises security.
- Attackers exploit SaaS accounts as entry points or to move laterally within an organization.
Data Exposure & Compliance Risks
- Unauthorized or unsanctioned SaaS apps lead to untracked data storage and sharing, increasing exposure to breaches.
- Inadequate oversight of sensitive data can result in non-compliance with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS.
- Sensitive data shared with SaaS, Gen AI, and Agentic apps.
Why do you need visibility and control over SaaS and Gen AI Apps
60%
of Successful Ransomware Attacks Sourced Through SaaS Applications -
New HYCU report
33%
of organizations that paid the ransom still could not recover the data. - 2024 Ransomware Trends Report
55%
of employees are using AI tools and 84% admit to exposing company data. - Grip Security
Product Overview
Kitecyber App Shield: Secure SaaS Access on endpoints
Kitecyber shifts SaaS security to the endpoint, offering seamless protection for your users, apps and data, no matter where they are. Experience secure SaaS access on your devices, safeguarding your organization from compliance risks and sensitive data loss.
SaaS Discovery & Classification
Sanction, unsanction, and secure your entire SaaS ecosystem
Discover your complete SaaS attack surface in minutes—sanctioned and unsanctioned apps, users, OAuth connections, resources, and more.
Gain full visibility into all SaaS applications, integrations, and inactive or shadow accounts with a trustworthy SaaS inventory. Powered by patented technology, Kitecyber’s agent-based discovery secures both Gen AI and non-AI apps effortlessly.
Gain full visibility into all SaaS applications, integrations, and inactive or shadow accounts with a trustworthy SaaS inventory. Powered by patented technology, Kitecyber’s agent-based discovery secures both Gen AI and non-AI apps effortlessly.
SaaS App Management
Update SaaS apps through categories, URLs, and tags
Kitecyber App Shield lets you update or add new sanctioned SaaS app to be used inside the organization through categorization, URLs, and tagging.
Intelligently block any country access to the SaaS apps and reduce your SaaS attack surface.
Endpoint-based Secure Web Gateway
Control SaaS sprawl at the source with endpoint-based SWG
Blocking SaaS access frustrates employees and drives risky workarounds. Instead, Kitecyber lets IT security teams classify and secure SaaS apps directly with a Secure Web Gateway (SWG). Kitecyber’s SWG offers custom SaaS-specific controls to limit what users can do within a SaaS application.
Administrators can easily create custom SaaS definitions, specifying which actions to restrict, and then apply them through policy rules—ensuring granular control and enhanced security.
SaaS App Usage
Check screen time of SaaS apps in use
Kitecyber simplifies SaaS management by signifying total screen time consumed by users in a unified view.
With its new SaaS management features, Kitecyber provides IT teams with automated tools to monitor SaaS usage—both sanctioned and unsanctioned. It enables compliance policy enforcements, ensures governance, and offers clear insights into data transfer and memory usage.
Risk Identification
Identify attack surface risks by creating unsanctioned apps
Enhance SaaS security by identifying and mitigating risks from unauthorized applications. Kitecyber enables organizations to track all SaaS apps in use—sanctioned and unsanctioned—while providing security alerts and role-based access controls.
Reduce your attack surface and enforce granular SaaS security policies with ease.
Reduce your attack surface and enforce granular SaaS security policies with ease.
SaaS Cost Savings
Reduce SaaS Costs by eliminating unnecessary subscriptions
Kitecyber App Shield offers a clear view of potential SaaS app savings. With verified usage insights, it eliminates waste by identifying unused or underused SaaS products and features—no employee surveys needed.
Access actionable data to cancel unnecessary subscriptions, downgrade costly premium plans, and automate SaaS license reclamation based on real-time usage. Achieve continuous governance with ease.
Why choose Kitecyber App Shield?
| SaaS App Access | Kitecyber App Shield | SASE & SSPM |
|---|---|---|
Discovery & Inventory | YesSanctioned, Unsanctioned and previously not seen | PartialSanctioned & Unsanctioned SaaS apps known to SSO or visibility from email providers |
Sensitive data discovery | Yes | PartialYes, if known to SSO, SaaS API and SaaS access logs availability |
Security: SaaS Access & Data Leak | Prevention | DetectionPrevention, if known to SSO or SaaS API availability |
SaaS App configuration posture | No | Yes |
Integrated SaaS, Internet and Private access security | Yes | No |
Audit Trails and Compliance policies | Yes | YesYes, if known to SSO, SaaS API and SaaS access logs availability |
Governance (Onboarding & Off boarding) | Yes | PartialYes, if known to SSO, SaaS API and SaaS access logs availability |
The Kitecyber Difference
- Before Kitecyber App Shield
- Employees use unsanctioned apps without IT's knowledge.
- Magic links and OTPs bypass Single Sign-On (SSO), leaving IT unaware
- The rise of GenAI tools with easy signup options exacerbates shadow SaaS risks
- Apps like Slack and Zoom host native add-ons that evade device management controls
- After Kitecyber App Shield
- IT tracks app usage and user activity in real-time.
- IT authenticate users securely and enforce SSO compliance.
- Detect and manage GenAI tools, ensuring compliance with security policies.
- Monitor and control app integrations and add-ons in native platforms.
Use-case
Kitecyber Secure SaaS Access Use Case
Prevent Link Spoofing
Detect & block links that look legit but aren’t.
Data Security
Monitor and safeguard sensitive information.
Hybrid Work Security
Deliver a secure and seamless work experience, anywhere.
SaaS Sprawl Prevention
Discover and block unsanctioned SaaS apps.
Our Success Stories
Testimonials
Amit Verma
“Kitecyber has been a game changer for our IT and security teams. Now they don’t operate in silos and can see a unified dashboard. We feel much better in our security posture and are saving almost 20 hrs a week in dealing with issues and tickets related to previous solutions. We also saved 50% in our total cost of ownership.”
Venkat Thiruvengadam
“Kitecyber helped us with IT, security and compliance as a unified solution. It saved us almost 50% in overall cost as compared to our previous solutions, while significantly improving our security and compliance. the builtin device management and IAM integrations, also optimized our onboarding and offboarding workflows.”
Drew Danner
“Kitecyber has been amazing for our SMB customers, who can now enjoy enterprise grade security with a simple and cost effective solution. Instead of dealing with multiple complex solutions, with Kitecyber they can get advanced security with ease using a single copilot”
Aayush Ghosh Choudhury
“No single product prior to Kitecyber could meet so many of the compliance controls while providing advanced SSE protection to SMBs. We are glad to partner with them and integrate with our GRC solution to simplify SMB security and compliance.”
Gunjan
"After being scammed online, we decided to use Kitecyber and it has been awesome to find such a simple and effective security solution with so much coverage. One of the best solutions if you have remote teams who need protection and you need better sleep."
Case Studies
Customer Success Stories
Zero Trust Private Access for Public Cloud and Private Infrastructure Access
A leading Fintech company that specializes in developing custom financial solutions for its customers and partners
Shadow Gen AI Apps, Autonomous Agentic Apps, and Supply Chain APIs
A mid-sized company in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, experiencing rapid growth.
Regulations Compliance Automation & Custom Controls for a Leading Fintech Company
A leading Fintech company that handles highly sensitive customer data, which transits through its platform.
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FAQ's
Frequently asked questions
Secure SaaS Access refers to the processes, technologies, and policies that ensure secure and seamless access to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications. It involves protecting user identities, enforcing access controls, and monitoring activity to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches, while maintaining optimal user experience.
A Secure Web Gateway (SWG) is a security solution that protects users from online threats by monitoring and filtering web traffic. It enforces policies to block malicious websites, prevent data leaks, and ensure compliance. While effective for traditional web traffic, SWGs often struggle with modern SaaS-specific challenges, such as visibility and app-specific controls.
SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) is a solution designed to monitor and secure SaaS applications by identifying misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and compliance issues. However, it often fails to control SaaS sprawl because:
- Decentralized Adoption: Employees adopt SaaS tools without IT approval.
- Dynamic Ecosystem: Rapid onboarding of new apps makes it hard to track all tools.
- Limited Coverage: SSPM tools focus on configuration management rather than discovering shadow SaaS.
SWGs can introduce errors and outages due to:
Latency Issues: Processing web traffic through a gateway adds delay.
- Complex Policies: Misconfigurations in traffic policies can block legitimate traffic.
- Incompatibility: Some SaaS apps may not function correctly when routed through an SWG.
SWGs require extensive setup and maintenance, including:
- Policy Management: Creating and maintaining comprehensive policies.
- Scalability: Supporting large user bases and high web traffic.
- Specialized Expertise: Demanding skilled personnel for proper operation.
- High Costs: Licensing fees, hardware, and ongoing management costs.
An endpoint-based approach secures SaaS apps directly on user devices, offering:
- Granular Controls: Enforcing security policies based on user behavior and context.
- Reduced Complexity: Eliminating the need for traffic rerouting through gateways.
- Improved User Experience: Ensuring seamless access without introducing latency.
- Scalability: Adapting easily to the organization's growth and device diversity.
DNS-based solutions provide basic domain-level filtering but fall short in:
- Granularity: Lacking app-specific controls and visibility.
- Dynamic Nature of SaaS: Struggling to keep up with rapidly changing app behaviors and subdomains.
- Limited Threat Detection: Focusing only on DNS requests and missing broader attack vectors.
The key risks of SaaS sprawl usage include:
- Data Leakage: Unauthorized sharing or exposure of sensitive information.
- Shadow IT: Use of unapproved SaaS apps outside IT oversight.
- Access Mismanagement: Improper user permissions leading to breaches.
- Compliance Issues: Difficulty in maintaining regulatory standards with SaaS sprawl.
