SaaS Security Priorities for 2025: Establishing Focus Areas
In the bustling APAC region, a growing emphasis on SaaS security is evident, with 66% of organizations making it a high or moderate priority, according to a survey commissioned by SaaS security leader Adaptive Shield. This shift comes in response to the increasing challenges in cybersecurity that countries like Australia, Singapore, and India have faced in 2023.
The survey reveals that while APAC organizations are investing more in SaaS security, there are still gaps in their capabilities. For instance, only 32% of organizations have a solution to manage third-party connected app risk, and 36% have a solution for SaaS security misconfiguration remediation. These figures highlight the need for organizations to improve their SaaS security capabilities using tools developed specifically for SaaS security.
One area of concern is threat detection. In the APAC region, 46% of organizations can detect MFA changes in SaaS applications, and 43% can detect abnormal activity. However, this leaves a significant portion of organizations vulnerable to potential threats. To address this, companies that have adopted SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) are more likely to have full visibility into their SaaS stack.
Another challenge lies in achieving visibility into business-critical apps and monitoring security risks from third-party connected apps. The most difficult apps to secure in the APAC region include business-critical apps such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, GitHub, Bitbucket, and Jira.
The survey also identified the emergence of dedicated SaaS security teams in APAC organizations, with 68% of respondents confirming they have such teams. Furthermore, more than half of enterprises in APAC added headcount to their SaaS security programs in 2023.
The Annual SaaS Security Survey: 2025 CISO Plans and Priorities by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) shows that nearly 70 percent of enterprises in APAC are prioritizing investment in SaaS security by establishing dedicated teams. This trend suggests that the focus on SaaS security is set to continue in the region.
However, the search results do not provide the name of the SaaS security solution used by 68% of APAC companies in 2023 dedicated to protecting SaaS applications. This lack of transparency could potentially mask the effectiveness of the solutions being used.
In conclusion, while APAC organizations are investing more in SaaS security, there are still areas that require improvement, particularly in threat detection, third-party connected apps risk mitigation, and SaaS security misconfiguration remediation. As cyber threats continue to evolve, it is crucial for organizations to stay vigilant and invest in the right tools and resources to ensure the security of their SaaS applications.
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