Enhancing Cyber Resilience and Security in SaaS Configuration and Automation

Konfy

4 min read · Nov 15 2023

In today's digital era where data is a valuable asset for businesses across various sectors, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures is paramount. The advent of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has revolutionized business operations by providing flexible and scalable solutions that can be accessed from anywhere at any time. However, with this convenience comes an increased risk of cyber threats which necessitates advanced security measures.

Introducing Commvault Cloud for Cyber Resilience

Commvault announced its new platform - Commvault Cloud powered by Metallic AI - designed to radically improve cyber resilience amidst increasing ransomware attacks. This unique platform unifies all of Commvault's SaaS offerings on one platform where visibility and control can be managed holistically via a single pane of glass.

The need for modern cyber resilience has never been greater as organizations face the daunting task of recovering from attacks within hours to avoid impacting brand reputation and customer loyalty. According to a recent IDC research study involving over 500 ITOps and SecOps respondents, 59% expect a cyber recovery to take days or weeks – an unacceptable timeframe when trying to keep businesses operational.

Commvault Cloud goes beyond traditional cybersecurity measures by enabling users to predict threats faster, make clean recoveries, accelerate threat response times while maintaining the lowest possible Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). This platform's unique architecture allows customers to secure and recover their data across any workload, infrastructure, and from any location.

AI-Powered Cyber Resilience with Commvault Cloud

Commvault is leveraging AI to help customers take action against cyber threats. The platform introduces Arlie - an AI co-pilot that responds to inquiries in plain language 24/7. Behind the scenes, Arlie interfaces with generative AI models that consolidate information and provide users with personalized actionable responses. For instance, users can use Arlie to verify a clean point of recovery for critical systems or generate requested code in seconds.

Arlie integrates on the backend with Azure OpenAI Service, enabling new AI-enabled capabilities that support personal/human interaction within Commvault Cloud. Furthermore, Commvault is announcing AI and security advancements coded directly into Commvault Cloud which appear as intelligent insights baked into daily workflows.

Strata Cloud Manager: Revolutionizing Network Security Management

In a similar vein, Palo Alto Networks introduced the industry's first AI-powered Zero Trust management and operations solution - Strata™ Cloud Manager. This innovative platform is designed to simplify management and operations across customers' entire network security estate.

Strata Cloud Manager revolutionizes network security management by bolstering security posture and proactively preventing network disruptions at every enforcement point. With over 4,400 machine learning models, Palo Alto Networks is well-positioned to prove that the combination of AI and Zero Trust can best protect today's customer needs.

The platform also introduces new capabilities as part of its cloud-delivered security services, benefiting over 60,000 customers with protection against new and advanced threats. Furthermore, Palo Alto Networks announced five new Next-Generation Firewalls to expand addressable use cases from high-traffic networks to remote branches.

Securing Marketing Tech SaaS Applications

Marketing departments heavily rely on SaaS applications such as Salesforce, Hubspot, Outreach among others for seamless collaboration on campaigns and marketing initiatives. However, ensuring the security of these apps can be complex due to multiple applications owners, configurations within each app, users interconnected apps etc.

To secure these applications effectively requires robust access controls like multi-factor authentication (MFA), constant monitoring of internal user behavior along with tight access controls across the SaaS stack. Platforms like SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) enable security teams to work collaboratively with Marketing departments ensuring the integrity of data stored in these applications without disrupting operational workflows.

Conclusion

As businesses continue to leverage Software-as-a-service (SaaS) for their operations amidst an era of increasing cyber threats, the need for advanced security measures has never been more critical. Platforms like Commvault Cloud and Strata Cloud Manager are leading the way in enhancing cyber resilience and security management through AI-powered solutions. Furthermore, securing marketing tech SaaS applications is crucial to protect sensitive data and maintain operational efficiency. As technology continues to evolve, so must our approach to cybersecurity - ensuring that we stay one step ahead of potential threats.