Scoping involves removing baseline security controls that are not applicable, such as removing privacy controls where private data is nonexistent, whereas;
Tailoring involves modifying the baseline to become more applicable, such as changing the application timeout requirement from 10 minutes of inactivity to five.
Supplementation involves adding platform-specific or environment-specific details to your controls, such as replacing the term “operating system” with “Windows”.
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
A Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) is a security tool that helps organizations enforce policies for cloud services. It provides:
- Visibility – Tracks cloud app usage and data access.
- Access Control – Manages who can access which cloud applications.
- Compliance & Security – Ensures cloud data meets security and regulatory requirements.
As organizations expand their cloud usage, CASBs play a crucial role in managing security, mitigating risks, and ensuring ongoing compliance.