Customer Transformation Journeys--SaaS Security Posture Management: Valence Security

Valence Security Reduced Dormant OAuth Tokens and Data Exposure Risk, Slashing Remediation Times by 20 Hours

Valence Security is a leading SaaS security posture management (SSPM) provider, delivering comprehensive security through its SaaS Security Platform. Valence Security enables organizations to discover, identify, and inventory all SaaS applications, including shadow SaaS such as GenAI applications. Through its SSPM capabilities, it ensures secure configuration of all SaaS applications, identities (human and non-human), and data, while mitigating risks across the entire SaaS environment and empowering organizations to respond to SaaS incidents effectively. Boasting its customizable, no-code policy engine and remediation-by-choice capabilities, the platform enables companies to securely navigate the complexities of modern SaaS environments through enhanced visibility, reduced unauthorized access, and minimized data loss.

For this independent study, Frost & Sullivan interviewed several Valence Security customers and identified significant improvements in SaaS security risk management efficiency, reduced mean time to remediate, and cost savings. Notable benefits included the removal of 90% of inactive SaaS-to-SaaS integrations and a 95% reduction in time to remediate SaaS risks, such as revoking externally over-shared data, enabling security teams to focus on strategic priorities.

With Valence Security's SaaS Security Platform, organizations can minimize risk exposure and strengthen their SaaS security posture.

Overview

• With the acceleration of cloud and SaaS adoption, particularly SaaS applications, the cybersecurity landscape has evolved. Organizations now face complex security challenges from expanded attack surfaces, sophisticated threat actors, and decentralized IT security. As more data resides in SaaS environments, traditional network perimeter defenses are no longer sufficient. Decentralized IT ownership are delegated to respective teams or individuals, allows any employee to procure applications independently, increasing risk in the SaaS security posture management market.
• Recognizing the limitations of existing security tools, many chief information security officers (CISOs) are seeking scalable security solutions in the Enterprise SaaS risk management market to address misconfigurations, SaaS-to-SaaS integration risks, compliance, data security, licensing management, and other associated risks. Cybersecurity budgets are increasingly prioritizing SaaS security technologies to bridge visibility gaps and manage SaaS complexity - underscoring the need for effective SaaS incident response solutions market and SSPM solutions.
• SSPM provides insights into the topology of an organization's SaaS ecosystem, including shadow IT, configurations, identities, data, integrations, and GenAI risks. It enables organizations to discover, protect, and defend SaaS applications through continuous monitoring for misconfigurations in the shadow SaaS discovery and security market, compliance violations, and security risks. SSPM also tracks sensitive data movement between applications and ensures organizations' security best practices and workflows stay current in the SaaS configuration management market.
• As organizations navigate the SaaS security posture management market, it is imperative to address the challenges around cyber threats and improve security measures through effective solutions. The Enterprise SaaS risk management market is evolving, showcasing the necessity for companies to adopt robust security frameworks. Continuous monitoring and consistent assessment play critical roles in leveraging the SaaS incident response solutions market to mitigate risks.
• In an increasingly digital world, the shadow SaaS discovery and security market is vital for organizations aiming to manage unseen risks and ensure compliance. The SaaS configuration management market is focused on optimizing SaaS environments to enhance security protocols. By investing in these areas, businesses can better defend against potential data breaches and security incidents, reinforcing their overall IT security posture.