Cloud data security software is used to secure information stored using cloud services or within cloud-based applications. These tools can facilitate data security by enforcing policies related to cloud access control and storage. Companies utilize the tools to implement security protocols, monitor access, and protect both information stored within cloud applications and information transferred through cloud applications. Administrators can manage governance, set permissions, and monitor usage of those accessing the applications. Many cloud security products provide encryption and data loss prevention features to further secure documents and data stored within cloud applications.
These tools offer many of the same capabilities as traditional data security software, but provide functionality specifically designed for information stored in or passing through cloud data services.
To qualify for inclusion in the Cloud Data Security category, a product must:
Provide confidentiality functionality to encrypt or mask data
Monitor network connections for cloud-based threats
Enable administrative access control over data stored in the cloud