The Ultimate Guide to Cloud Access Security Broker

2026 · Canadian Edition

Also known as CASB.

Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs) have become a critical component in the evolving landscape of cloud security, acting as intermediaries between cloud service users and providers to enforce security policies and protect data across cloud platforms.

Recent stories highlight the rapid developments and integrations within CASB technology, including partnerships with major companies like Bitglass, Netskope, and Aerohive, as well as enhancements in AI-driven threat detection, data loss prevention, and identity management for cloud applications.

Readers exploring this tag can gain insights into how CASBs address challenges stemming from hybrid and multi-cloud environments, secure remote workforces, and mitigate risks associated with shadow IT, insider threats, and cloud data breaches.

By keeping up with the latest advancements, deployments, and industry trends reported here, professionals can better understand the role CASBs play in delivering unified and adaptive security solutions tailored for modern enterprises navigating the cloud era.

Canadian Cloud Access Security Broker news
Analyst reports
Cato Networks' ARR surges past USD $350m amid SASE boom
Gartner · CASB · Firewalls
Last week
Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access
Gartner · CASB · Firewalls
Last month
Okta unveils tools to detect & govern shadow AI risks
Gartner · CASB · PAM
Last month
Dell adds Nutanix AHV support to its Private Cloud
Gartner · CASB · Storage
Last month
AI, regulation & quantum top Gartner cyber trends for 2026
Gartner · CASB · Data Protection
Last month
Expert columns
The security challenges in AI-assisted software development
By Pieter Danhieux of Secure Code Warrior
4 days ago
2026: Resilience, the new foundation of cybersecurity
By Matthieu Trivier of Semperis
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
AI's 2026 security fallout: identity chaos & deepfake fear
By OpenText Cybersecurity
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Watch out for these eight trends to impact cybersecurity teams in 2026
By Morey Haber of BeyondTrust
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
In the age of AI fakes, you need to own your credentials
By Zain Zaidi of Transcrypts
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Rethinking security architecture with adversary frameworks
By Rajesh Agnihotri of SonicWall
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Everyone's talking about SASE. Few understand what it really takes
By Craig Taylor of Vectec
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues
By Guy Matthews of Technology Reporter
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
When emergency strikes, it's time for a native zero-trust network
By Guy Matthews of NetEvents
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
How AI is driving the convergence of networking and security
By Guy Matthews of NetEvents
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
How IT leaders can fight back against vendor lock-in and regain control
By Eric Helmer of Rimini Street
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Interviews
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Discussing Cloud Services
Yesterday
Google Threat Intelligence explains China's evolving cyber tactics
Discussing Ransomware
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Recent news
Teramind launches AI governance to tackle shadow AI
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Microsoft warns of AI agent risks in Cyber Pulse brief
About Business Continuity
Yesterday
Manifest flags AI readiness gap between execs & AppSec
About Shadow IT
Yesterday
Broadcom previews AI-native VMware Telco Cloud 9 for MNOs
About Virtualisation
3 days ago
Broadcom unveils VMware Telco Cloud to cut costs, power
About Virtualisation
3 days ago
Netskope, Forescout expand zero trust to all devices
About Bring Your Own Device
3 days ago
Netskope launches NewEdge AI Fast Path to cut latency
About Firewalls
4 days ago
OpenClaw AI assistant surge sparks major security fears
About Malware
Last week
Island adds browser AI controls to AWS Security Hub
About Firewalls
Last week
GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks
About Government
Last week
Cloudflare adds quantum-safe encryption across SASE
About Firewalls
Last week
Tenable warns of widening AI exposure gap in cloud
About Cloud Services
Last month
Aeris & Palo Alto link SASE to secure global IoT fleets
About Unified Communications
Last month
Big firms slowly unwind VMware reliance after Broadcom deal
About Cloud Services
Last month
UK CIOs struggle to govern surge in business AI agents
About Trends & Predictions
Last month
Job moves
StorMagic hires Scott Mann to drive global edge sales
Move at VMware
Last month
Cyderes names Lana Knop Chief Product Officer for AI push
Move at Symantec
Sat, 24th Jan 2026
RecordPoint hires leaders to drive AI data governance
Move at Westpac
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Singulr AI appoints Bask Iyer to steer enterprise AI governance
Move at VMware
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Derek Peterson named chairman as WBA steers Wi Fi convergence
Move at AT&T
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Infoblox appoints Justin Kappers as Chief Information Officer
Move at Deloitte
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Tanium names Tara Ryan as Chief Marketing Officer for growth
Move at McAfee
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Delinea names Alex Thurber to lead global channel expansion
Move at Cisco
Wed, 14th May 2025
StorMagic appoints Susan Odle as Chief Growth Officer
Move at VMware
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Coherent appoints Joel Lim as CEO
Move at Microsoft
Fri, 21st Oct 2022