"Cloud Access Security Broker Technologies"
"Cloud Access Security Broker Technologies" offers an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the pivotal role of CASB in safeguarding enterprise cloud environments. The book begins by mapping the historical evolution of CASB, underscoring the market drivers and security forces that have shaped its adoption. With clear explanations of the core functions—including visibility, compliance, data protection, and threat defense—it situates CASB within the broader landscape of cloud security architecture, comparing it to adjacent controls such as IDaaS, traditional firewalls, and gateways.
Moving seamlessly from foundational principles to real-world application, the text examines CASB architectural models and deployment patterns across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Detailed chapters address the integration of CASB with identity and access management (IAM), network infrastructure, and security operations, while providing essential best practices for robust deployment and operational resiliency. Further, the book explores advanced policy enforcement, contextual data controls, regulatory alignment, and the management of shadow IT, highlighting strategies for data loss prevention, encryption, and compliance with standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA.
In addition to its technical depth, the book navigates emerging trends and the future trajectory of CASB within fast-moving technology landscapes—covering automation, AI-driven analytics, SASE/SSE integrations, and quantum-ready security. Throughout, readers gain actionable guidance for securing DevOps workflows, optimizing performance and cost, and addressing sector-specific compliance requirements. Whether for security architects, IT leaders, or practitioners, "Cloud Access Security Broker Technologies" provides a holistic roadmap for operationalizing and future-proofing cloud security through the effective use of CASB platforms.