Skyhigh Cloud Access Security Broker
Cloud access security broker (CASB) software
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What is Skyhigh Cloud Access Security Broker
Skyhigh Cloud Access Security Broker is a cloud access security broker (CASB) used to discover cloud application usage and enforce security controls for SaaS, IaaS, and web traffic. It supports use cases such as shadow IT discovery, access control, threat protection, and data loss prevention for cloud services. The product is commonly deployed via API integrations with major SaaS applications and via forward/reverse proxy modes to apply policy in-line. It is typically used by security and compliance teams that need centralized visibility and policy enforcement across cloud services.
Multiple deployment modes
The product supports API-based controls as well as proxy-based enforcement, which helps cover both at-rest SaaS data and in-line user activity. This allows organizations to choose patterns that fit their identity stack and network architecture. It also enables different control depths depending on the cloud service and integration method.
Shadow IT discovery
Skyhigh CASB provides cloud application discovery and risk assessment based on observed traffic and usage patterns. This helps security teams identify unsanctioned SaaS usage and prioritize governance actions. It is useful for building an application inventory and aligning cloud usage with policy.
Cloud DLP policy enforcement
The product includes data protection controls designed to detect and restrict sensitive data movement to and within cloud services. It supports policy-driven actions such as blocking, coaching, quarantine, or alerting depending on the channel and integration. This aligns with common compliance requirements for regulated data in SaaS environments.
Integration depth varies by app
CASB capabilities depend on the quality of each SaaS API and the vendor’s connector implementation. Some applications may support only limited event coverage or remediation actions through API mode. Organizations often need to validate required controls per application before standardizing on a single approach.
Proxy deployment adds complexity
Forward or reverse proxy configurations can require careful planning for identity, certificates, and traffic routing. User experience and application compatibility can be affected if bypasses or exceptions are not managed well. This can increase operational effort compared with purely API-based monitoring.
Broader SSE features may require add-ons
Many organizations evaluate CASB alongside secure web gateway and zero trust access capabilities as part of a broader security service edge strategy. Depending on the deployment, additional Skyhigh components or separate products may be needed to cover adjacent controls outside CASB scope. This can complicate licensing and architecture decisions for teams seeking a single consolidated platform.
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Skyhigh Security
San Jose, California, USA
2021
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