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[Data Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/data-security/?ts=markdown), [SaaS Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/saas-security/?ts=markdown)

## [A Fresh Approach to Achieving the Best Defense for Your SaaS Apps](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/a-fresh-approach-to-achieving-the-best-defense-for-your-saas-apps/)

tacking on new CASB features is not in the best interest of the customer unless the basic foundational capabilities that should be inherent to the technology are improved upon firs...  
Oct 01, 2021  
By [Muninder Singh Sambi](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/muninder-singh-sambi/?ts=markdown "Posts by Muninder Singh Sambi")  
![Overcoming the SaaS Security Piecemeal Approach](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Containers.png)  
[SaaS Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/saas-security/?ts=markdown), [Uncategorized](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/uncategorized/?ts=markdown)

## [Overcoming the SaaS Security Piecemeal Approach](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/overcoming-the-saas-security-piecemeal-approach/)

In this blog, we go over the pitfalls of taking a piecemeal approach to securing SaaS.  
Aug 03, 2021  
By [Carmine Clementelli](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/carmine-clementelli/?ts=markdown "Posts by Carmine Clementelli")  
![Understanding the Total Cost of Ownership When Purchasing a CASB](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Multitasking-4.jpg)  
[SaaS Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/saas-security/?ts=markdown)

## [Understanding the Total Cost of Ownership When Purchasing a CASB](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/understanding-the-total-cost-of-ownership-when-purchasing-a-casb/)

In this blog, we go over technology requirements, implementation and costs of traditional CASB and discuss product comparisons and recommendations of a modern integrated CASB with ...  
Jul 09, 2021  
By [Carmine Clementelli](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/carmine-clementelli/?ts=markdown "Posts by Carmine Clementelli")  
![Beyond Next Gen SWG, A NEW ERA OF CASB](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/panw_ns-rr_social_blog-400x300-1.png)  
[SaaS Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/saas-security/?ts=markdown)

## [Beyond Next Gen SWG, A NEW ERA OF CASB](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/beyond-next-gen-swg-a-new-era-of-casb/)

CASB is a key capability of SASE and brings the benefits of SaaS security in an integrated and comprehensive way.  
Jun 18, 2021  
By [Mario Espinoza](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/mario-espinoza/?ts=markdown "Posts by Mario Espinoza")  
![Five Drawbacks of Legacy CASB that Demand a New Approach](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/word-image-2.jpeg)  
[SaaS Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/saas-security/?ts=markdown)

## [Five Drawbacks of Legacy CASB that Demand a New Approach](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/five-drawbacks-of-legacy-casb-that-demand-a-new-approach/)

Notable drawbacks with legacy CASBs demand an updated approach that is designed to align with the changing SaaS Security needs of cloud-driven enterprises.  
Jun 09, 2021  
By [Muninder Singh Sambi](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/muninder-singh-sambi/?ts=markdown "Posts by Muninder Singh Sambi")  
![Contain the SaaS Explosion in Your Enterprise with a Redefined Approach to CASB](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Pen-Pointing-2.jpg)  
[SaaS Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/saas-security/?ts=markdown)

## [Contain the SaaS Explosion in Your Enterprise with a Redefined Approach to ...](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/contain-the-saas-explosion-with-a-redefined-approach-to-casb/)

Enterprises are experiencing a SaaS explosion thanks to the new normal of remote work. Managing the SaaS chaos to protect your data requires a new approach to CASB.  
May 12, 2021  
By [Muninder Singh Sambi](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/muninder-singh-sambi/?ts=markdown "Posts by Muninder Singh Sambi")  
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