Security has always been about managing risk, but in SaaS environments, it’s increasingly about managing trust.
Every day, sensitive business data flows through a web of trusted relationships. Organizations extend access to employees, contractors, partners and guests so they can collaborate and share information, while applications exchange data through integrations and APIs. These connections make modern businesses more agile and productive, but they also create a growing attack surface.
What makes SaaS security particularly challenging is that threats often emerge from within these legitimate connections. Attackers exploit compromised accounts, excessive permissions, third-party integrations and trusted workflows to gain access without triggering traditional security controls. At the same time, AI is accelerating the growth of applications, integrations and automated workflows, often faster than organizations can effectively govern and secure them.
