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Microsoft Cloud App Security CASB works well for data protection, DLP, and threat detection in SaaS
December 06, 2019

Microsoft Cloud App Security CASB works well for data protection, DLP, and threat detection in SaaS

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft Cloud App Security

We use MCAS - Microsoft Cloud App Security for data protections, DLP and Threat Detections in our known and approved SaaS applications. It allows us to inspect the content of data at rest, as well as in use, and enforce security policies. MCAS brings a set of security capabilities that I cover a huge gap we had prior - Security visibility and enforcements in SaaS apps.
  • DLP content inspection of SaaS file stores.
  • Auto detection and classification of content in SaaS File stores.
  • Threat detection for data ex filtration and identity related threats.
  • Cloud SaaS discovery.
  • Cloud discovery throws away found services not found in the MCAS database of SaaS apps.
  • Many panes of glass required for a fully enabled implementation to administer, configure and utilize 100% of the product.
  • Room for improvement in the reporting realm - not enough records are visible and exportable for high record count policy reports.
  • We have discovered over 4K SaaS services in use at our company
  • We have been able to enforce DLP and Data protections in SaaS apps where we could not before!
  • MCAS is being utilized by our Threat Detection programs due to it's unique view and capabilities tied to UBA.
MCAS works well for our particular needs in the DLP, Data Protection, cloud discovery and Threat Detection spaces; most of these tools can accomplish the same tasks and also do enforcements with a forward proxy solution - MCAS does not offer that and if you need it you will have to look at other solutions. To find the best CASB for your org, ensure that you truly know your needs and requirements.
I have not utilized actual support but the Sales and Product teams have been super helpful in moving our implementation forward and showing us the best practices.

Do you think Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps's feature set?

Yes

Did Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps again?

Yes

Excellent cloud discovery capabilities that can help you better understand what apps your users are using and the relative risks of each. Data protection and DLP use cases work as advertised and are exactly what our company needs to replicate DLP implementations already in the SaaS problem space. MCAS does a good job of identifying content that meets a number of pre-built types and templates for PCI and other related governance frameworks. It's a good CASB and can solve a lot of problems - it might be right for your organization and you should certainly evaluate the tool in you need CASB.