How to Leverage SaaS Apps with Minimal Risk

Software-as-a-Service(SaaS) has changed how companies buy and use software, and allowsbusinesses to move at a much faster pace.

Allows companies to focus on their core competencies

• No internal development necessary

• Nothing to deploy, implement, or manage on premises

SaaSBenefits

• Not completely controlled internally by the organization

• Sensitive company data (e.g. customer information, financial data, trade secrets) now stored online or with a thirdparty

SaaSRisks

4 Steps to Minimize SaaS Risk

Step 1: Connect Your SaaS Application to Directory Services

Gain oversight and management of the access each employee has to each resource…

...whether onpremises or in the cloud.

Step 2: Inventory Your SaaS Applications

Make an up-to-datelist of SaaS applications used within your organization.

Step 3: Audit Access Rights / Roles

Understand which teams and individuals have access to which applications and data.

Step 4: Centrally Manage Access

With Directory Services, you can include multi-factor authentication for improved security...

...with the option to integrate with the single sign-on solution of your choice for streamlined user access.

Leveraging SaaS will make your company more agile...

Key Takeaway:

...just follow our steps to ensure centralized control and security.

Key Takeaway:

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