Nudge Security
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What is Nudge Security
Nudge Security is an SSPM platform that discovers and inventories SaaS applications and accounts in use across an organization, including unmanaged or employee-adopted apps. It focuses on identifying SaaS security risks such as weak authentication, unmanaged accounts, risky third-party OAuth grants, and misconfigurations, and then driving remediation through guided workflows and user “nudges.” Typical users include security, IT, and SaaS operations teams that need visibility and control over SaaS sprawl without relying solely on direct app integrations. The product emphasizes identity- and email-based discovery and end-user remediation to reduce time spent on manual follow-up.
Strong SaaS discovery coverage
The platform is designed to find SaaS usage beyond the set of apps that have formal admin integrations, helping teams surface shadow IT and unmanaged accounts. It commonly uses signals such as identity and email telemetry to build an application and account inventory. This approach can improve time-to-inventory compared with integration-only methods, especially in environments with many long-tail SaaS tools.
User-driven remediation workflows
Nudge Security emphasizes guided remediation that routes actions to the right end users (for example, enabling MFA, removing risky OAuth grants, or transferring ownership). This can reduce operational load on IT/security teams by avoiding ticket-only processes for issues that require user action. It also supports repeatable playbooks for common SaaS security hygiene tasks.
Focus on OAuth and identity risk
The product places notable attention on third-party OAuth connections and identity-related exposures that often appear across many SaaS ecosystems. It helps identify risky grants and stale access paths that are difficult to track manually across numerous apps. This focus aligns well with SaaS-centric threat models where account takeover and token-based access are common concerns.
Not a full CASB replacement
While it addresses SaaS risk and posture, it does not inherently provide all traditional CASB capabilities such as inline traffic inspection, full DLP enforcement, or broad proxy-based controls. Organizations needing network-path enforcement may still require separate tooling. Fit depends on whether the primary requirement is posture/remediation versus inline control.
Depth varies by SaaS app
As with most SaaS management and SSPM tools, the depth of configuration checks and automated remediation can vary by application and available APIs. Some apps may only support limited posture signals or actions, which can leave gaps that require manual processes. Coverage is typically strongest for widely used SaaS platforms and identity providers.
Spend management is secondary
The platform can support SaaS governance and may help identify unused or unmanaged accounts, but it is not primarily positioned as a finance-led SaaS spend optimization suite. Organizations seeking advanced procurement workflows, invoice ingestion, contract lifecycle management, or chargeback features may need complementary tools. Cost optimization outcomes may therefore be more indirect than in dedicated spend platforms.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small (fewer than 150 active users) | $750 per month (flat) | All-in-one platform features included: continuous SaaS discovery, identity governance, vendor risk insights & breach alerts, SaaS sprawl / cost optimization, SaaS security posture management. (Site states a $750 flat monthly fee for <150 active user accounts.) |
| Standard (150–2,500 active users) | $5 per active user / month | All-in-one platform priced per active Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 mailbox; includes same core features. (Site states $5/month per active user for teams with 150–2,500 accounts.) |
| Enterprise (more than 2,500 active users) | Contact us (ELA pricing) | Enterprise Licensing Agreement (custom pricing & terms). |
Add-on (usage-based): Pricing model: Per-app add-on Price: Starting at $50 per month per app What it is: "Add deeper connection" — advanced security posture management features for specific critical SaaS apps (integrations security posture, app configuration security posture, etc.).
Notes:
- Billing options: "Pay upfront or as you go" (per vendor site).
- Pricing is based on active Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 mailboxes (definition and counting explained in Pricing FAQ).
Seller details
Nudge Security, Inc.
Boston, MA, USA
2021
Private
https://www.nudgesecurity.com/
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/nudge-security/
