What is the most effective solution for providing security and visibility into multiple SaaS and IaaS platforms?

A Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) is indeed the most effective solution for providing security and visibility into multiple Software as a Service (SaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platforms. CASBs act as intermediaries between cloud service users and cloud service providers, enabling organizations to enforce security policies and gain visibility into their use of cloud services.

CASBs offer several critical functions, such as data security, threat protection, compliance monitoring, and user activity monitoring. They allow organizations to identify and control the usage of cloud applications, manage access, and ensure that sensitive data remains protected while enabling user productivity in cloud environments. By integrating with various cloud services, CASBs provide a unified view of security postures across multiple platforms, making them essential in a multi-cloud environment.

In contrast, while a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system provides centralized logging and analysis of security events across the entire IT infrastructure, it may lack the specific and tailored features needed for cloud-centric environments. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) focuses primarily on protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access or leaks, without necessarily providing the broader visibility into cloud applications that a CASB offers. Secure Web Gateways (SWGs) focus on filtering web traffic and providing