The Ultimate Guide to Cloud Access Security Broker

2026 · Kiwi 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.

Kiwi Cloud Access Security Broker news
Analyst Insights
Tenable launches OT discovery tool for exposure management
Gartner · CASB · DataCentre infrastructure
2 days ago
Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push
Gartner · CASB · Firewalls
Last month
Zenarmor expands SASE platform for mobile & containers
Enterprise Management Associates · CASB · Virtualisation
Last month
Island unveils secure browser platform for enterprise AI
Gartner · CASB · Data Protection
Last month
Secure Code Warrior unveils AI tool to govern code risk
Gartner · CASB · Data Protection
Last month
Expert columns
The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation
By Dr Steven Woodhouse of Fortinet Australia and New Zealand
3 days ago
The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs
By Annexa
3 days ago
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
By Franklin Nguyen of Cyberhaven
Last week
Don't be fooled: The SaaS label that's misleading your security team
By Nam Lam of SailPoint
This month
Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor
By Chandrodaya Prasad of SonicWall
Last month
The security challenges in AI-assisted software development
By Pieter Danhieux of Secure Code Warrior
Last month
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
Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations
By Cornelius Mare of Fortinet
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Shadow IT and the rise of data anarchy: Reclaiming control in a SaaS-driven world
By Andy Milburn of Datadobi
Wed, 26th 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
Google Workspace isn't built to handle shadow SaaS
By Dakshitaa Babu of SquareX
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Interviews
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Discussing Cloud Services
Last month
Exclusive: HPE Networking advances 'self-driving' networks
Discussing Firewalls
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Exclusive: Veeam's Ben Young sounds alarm on backup risks in AI era
Discussing Storage
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Recent news
Rubrik survey warns of AI agents outpacing security
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Artemis announces $70 million in seed funding for AI security
About Firewalls
Yesterday
KnowBe4 launches Agent Risk Manager for AI agent security
About Data Protection
3 days ago
Hitachi Vantara names ANZ partner award winners 2025 awards
About Storage
4 days ago
CIOs rank AI as a growing cyber risk, survey finds
About Malware
4 days ago
Workers bypass AI as trust gap widens, WalkMe warns
About Data Protection
Last week
Tuanz warns New Zealand of widening digital safety gaps
About Unified Communications
Last week
Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence
About Firewalls
Last week
Aria launches Deep Networking platform with USD $125 million
About Ethernet
Last week
Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence
About Firewalls
Last week
OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
F5 & Forcepoint come together to secure enterprise AI
About Data Protection
This month
Secure.com guide says AI helps CISOs, but judgements matter
About Data Protection
This month
Bitdefender launches free attack surface assessment
About Firewalls
This month
Cato lets customers buy modular SASE security tools
About Firewalls
Last month
Job moves
BeyondTrust names Frank Cesarini ANZ partner manager
Move at Cisco
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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
Datadog appoints Roz Gregory as Regional Vice President in ANZ
Move at VMware
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Cello appoints Jon Waite to drive network transformation focus
Move at NOC
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Tanium names Tara Ryan as Chief Marketing Officer for growth
Move at McAfee
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Riverbed appoints Crighton to lead sales across Asia-Pacific
Move at Symantec
Wed, 28th May 2025
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