A CASB acts as a gatekeeper, allowing organizations to extend the reach of their security policies beyond their own infrastructure. CASBs typically offer the following: Firewalls to identify malware and prevent it from entering the enterprise network.

Is CASB still relevant?

Proxy-based CASB solutions are a little “old school” but are still effective. They act as firewalls/gateways to verify user access to data in the cloud and can identify real-time threats. However, they can cause significant network delays and only secure known users.

How much does a CASB cost?

Pricing varies depending on the kinds of access being brokered and the range of services offered by the CASB. Pricing usually starts at $2/month for a functional CASB deployment and scales up to $30+/user/month for more advanced systems and offerings.