In today’s expanding cloud ecosystem, comprehensive protection demands securing not only infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) environments but also the critical layer of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications. As a new member of the Wiz Integration Network (WIN), Valence extends its expertise in SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) to support Wiz customers in addressing critical SaaS risks.
Valence empowers organizations to secure their Wiz SaaS environment alongside other essential applications, manage misconfigurations, and review user access. With attackers increasingly targeting SaaS—58% of security leaders said they have been impacted by a SaaS breach over the past 18 months—this integration enables Wiz customers to fortify their SaaS environments and ensure stronger security across all cloud assets.
Beyond IaaS and PaaS: Addressing SaaS Risks in Modern Cloud Security
While securing IaaS and PaaS remains critical, today’s security teams face an expanding threat landscape that also includes critical SaaS applications. SaaS applications are treasure troves of sensitive data and privileged access, making them prime targets for attackers. While Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) capabilities identify and protect resources within IaaS services like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, it doesn’t address SaaS-specific challenges. Without dedicated SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM), these applications can become attractive targets for attackers to gain entry into the cloud environment.
Valence monitors Wiz as a vital SaaS application, helping security teams strengthen identity and access controls and detect potential misconfigurations—just as they are also able to for applications like Salesforce, Slack, and Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
Why Securing Your SaaS Applications with Valence Matters
Recent high-profile breaches, such as the Snowflake customer attacks and Microsoft's Midnight Blizzard incident, underscore the critical need for robust SaaS security. In the Snowflake breach, attackers exploited a lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA) to gain access to customer data. Similarly, the Microsoft Midnight Blizzard breach originated from an inactive account in a test environment without MFA that remained undetected. These incidents showcase the critical role of securing SaaS environments, not just from the SaaS provider's perspective but also from the customer's. These incidents highlight the importance of not only relying on the SaaS provider’s security but also strengthening the customer’s side of the shared responsibility model.
The Shared Responsibility Model for SaaS security outlines the division of responsibility between the SaaS provider and the customer. While the provider secures its infrastructure, the customer is responsible for managing security configurations, protecting data, and controlling user access within the SaaS application. This is where Valence supports Wiz customers—not only by securing their Wiz tenants, but also by extending protection to environments like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Snowflake, Slack, Salesforce, and many others.
The Benefits of a Unified SaaS and Cloud Security Approach
A core security challenge in securing SaaS environments is managing user identity and access. Valence’s platform optimizes identity security in critical Saas applications like Wiz by:
- Detecting Inactive Accounts - Identifying dormant accounts that no longer need access to Wiz’s resources, reducing potential attack surfaces
- Mitigating Overprivileged Access - Ensuring users have only the permissions they need, minimizing risks of privilege abuse and data exposure
Valence allows security teams to apply consistent security standards and visibility across their cloud environments. This partnership ensures that organizations protect their cloud security platform with the same vigilance they apply to SaaS applications—creating a unified, resilient defense.
Interested in learning more? Check out the Integration Brief and Request a Demo to see how Valence can secure your Wiz environment and other critical SaaS applications.
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