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title: Jericho's Cybersecurity Glossary | Cloud Access Security Broker
description: A Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) is a security tool that sits between an organization's on-premises infrastructure and a cloud provider to enforce security policies, monitor traffic, and protect data in cloud services.
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# [Jericho's Cybersecurity Glossary | Cloud Access Security Broker](http://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary/cloud-access-security-broker)

 Written by [Jericho Security Team](http://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary/author/jericho-security-team) | September 27, 2024

#### *Definition:*

A Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) is a security tool that sits between an organization's on-premises infrastructure and a cloud provider to enforce security policies, monitor traffic, and protect data in cloud services.

#### *Use Cases:*

- Used by organizations to secure cloud applications like Salesforce, Office 365, and AWS.
- Deployed to enforce data loss prevention (DLP) and compliance policies in cloud environments.

#### *Related Terms:*

- Cloud Security
- [Data Loss Prevention (DLP)](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary/data-loss-prevention)
- [Encryption](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary/data-encryption)
- Compliance

#### *Questions and Answers:*

- **How does a CASB enhance cloud security?**A CASB monitors cloud traffic, enforces security policies, and provides visibility into user activity, protecting data from unauthorized access or leaks.
- **What are the key features of a CASB?**Key features include data loss prevention (DLP), threat protection, encryption, and compliance monitoring in cloud environments.
- **Why is CASB important for organizations using cloud services?**CASBs provide centralized control and security enforcement across multiple cloud services, helping organizations protect sensitive data and meet compliance requirements.

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