Grip Security
Cloud access security broker (CASB) software
Cloud edge security software
Cloud security software
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What is Grip Security
Grip Security is a SaaS security platform focused on discovering and governing an organization’s cloud application usage, including managed and unmanaged (shadow) SaaS. It is used by security and IT teams to inventory SaaS applications, assess risk, and apply access and policy controls across users and apps. The product emphasizes SaaS discovery and posture/risk management workflows that complement broader cloud edge and secure web access stacks.
Strong SaaS discovery focus
Grip Security centers on identifying SaaS applications in use, including unmanaged apps that often fall outside IT visibility. This supports use cases such as shadow IT reduction, SaaS inventory creation, and application rationalization. For organizations primarily trying to understand and control SaaS sprawl, this focus can be more direct than broader cloud edge suites.
SaaS risk and posture workflows
The platform is designed to help teams evaluate SaaS applications for security risk and governance fit, then track remediation actions. This aligns with common CASB and SaaS security posture management needs such as reviewing app permissions, user access patterns, and policy compliance. It can provide a structured process for moving from discovery to governance decisions.
Designed for security operations
Grip Security targets security and IT administrators who need operational controls around SaaS usage rather than only reporting. It supports ongoing monitoring and policy enforcement use cases tied to SaaS access and configuration. This can reduce manual effort compared with spreadsheet-based SaaS inventories and ad hoc reviews.
Not a full SASE stack
Grip Security’s core value is SaaS discovery and governance, not end-to-end cloud edge networking and traffic steering. Organizations looking for a single platform that combines SD-WAN, secure web gateway, and zero-trust network access may need additional products. Fit and scope depend on whether the priority is SaaS governance versus network-edge security consolidation.
Depth varies by SaaS integrations
CASB capabilities often depend on the breadth and quality of API integrations with specific SaaS applications. If a critical business app has limited integration support, visibility and enforcement may be reduced for that app. Buyers typically need to validate coverage for their top SaaS applications and identity providers.
Limited public vendor disclosures
Compared with larger, long-established vendors in this space, there is less publicly available information on items like global points of presence, third-party test results, or long-term product roadmaps. This can make formal vendor risk assessments and architectural comparisons harder. Enterprises may require additional due diligence on security, compliance, and support processes.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Custom / Enterprise | Contact sales (custom quote) | No public list prices; includes Grip SaaS Security Control Plane (SSCP), 30+ native integrations, expert support and dedicated success manager. Browser extension available for an additional fee. Free 30-day access/trial and free SaaS identity risk assessment available as an onboarding/assessment option (see notes). |
