By Robert Friskney, CEO of Sequentex
Introduction
At Sequentex, we have always been committed to helping businesses thrive by providing cutting-edge technology solutions that secure, optimize, and elevate their operations. With the explosive growth of Software as a Service (SaaS) applications across industries, the business landscape in Florida is evolving rapidly. However, along with the advantages SaaS offers—scalability, flexibility, and innovation—there are critical security risks that must be addressed. The accelerated pace of SaaS adoption, coupled with its decentralized nature, has made it increasingly challenging for security teams to maintain control and protect sensitive data.
Recognizing this challenge, we are excited to introduce Savvy as a new addition to Sequentex’s cybersecurity arsenal. By offering Savvy, we provide a comprehensive, identity-first SaaS security platform that not only enables the safe adoption of SaaS but also closes visibility gaps and mitigates risks in ways that other solutions do not. Savvy brings a powerful layer of protection for Florida businesses, allowing them to embrace SaaS innovation while maintaining robust security controls.
The Modern SaaS Security Challenge
Organizations today are faced with an explosion of SaaS applications—some managed, many unmanaged, and others completely unknown to IT departments. This “SaaS sprawl” leads to a loss of visibility, control, and oversight, making it difficult to monitor user activity, manage identities, and ensure compliance. Moreover, users frequently reuse credentials, fail to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA), and sometimes share sensitive data with external parties, all of which can expose the organization to significant security risks.
Traditional security solutions are struggling to keep up with the dynamic and decentralized nature of SaaS. Legacy traffic-steering models and agent-based solutions introduce friction, impair productivity, and often miss critical blind spots. At Sequentex, we understand that businesses in Florida—and globally—need a solution that provides extreme visibility, minimizes security risks, and maintains operational efficiency.
Why Sequentex Chose Savvy
At Sequentex, we are always on the lookout for solutions that align with our core values: innovation, security, and seamless integration. Savvy checks all these boxes and more. Here’s why we believe offering Savvy as part of our cybersecurity portfolio will propel Florida businesses forward:
1. Identity-First Security
Savvy puts identities at the center of its approach to SaaS security, continuously monitoring how users interact with various applications, how they authenticate, and what actions they perform. This ensures that security risks are detected and addressed at their source, rather than focusing solely on network traffic or endpoint behavior.
2. No-Code Automation
Savvy enables businesses to create security workflows and responses tailored to their needs without requiring coding expertise. This no-code automation simplifies the process of responding to workforce-initiated events, such as user offboarding or detecting unsanctioned SaaS usage, making it possible for security professionals to act quickly and efficiently.
3. Unparalleled Visibility
Savvy provides real-time visibility into all SaaS apps—both managed and unmanaged—used across your workforce. This extreme visibility extends to all user actions, from app sign-ups and credential submissions to data access and sharing. By eliminating blind spots, Savvy empowers businesses to make informed decisions and maintain control over SaaS usage.
4. Comprehensive Risk Management
Savvy identifies toxic combinations of risks—such as weak credentials, missing MFA, and corporate identities being used in personal apps—that can compromise security. It offers detailed insights and proactive remediation to ensure identities and data remain secure, even in the face of evolving threats.
5. Generative AI and SaaS Supply Chain Risks
With the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT, businesses are more exposed to risks related to sensitive data sharing. Savvy’s just-in-time security guardrails ensure that users are alerted to risky actions before they occur, protecting valuable company information. Additionally, Savvy maps out the connections between third-party apps and identifies any dormant OAuth grants, enabling businesses to act swiftly in the event of a breach.
Use Cases: Driving Real-World Benefits
User Offboarding
Savvy streamlines the offboarding process by ensuring that all SaaS accounts created by employees or contractors are deactivated and that sensitive data is secured. Its automated workflows help businesses mitigate the risk of data leakage when users exit the organization.
Shadow Identity Risks
Savvy continuously discovers and manages the SaaS accounts created by your workforce, even those that are forgotten or unmanaged. This comprehensive visibility into accounts and authentication methods ensures that no shadow identities slip through the cracks, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
SaaS Sprawl and Compliance
Savvy uncovers and mitigates the chaos of SaaS sprawl by maintaining an accurate inventory of all apps and identities. It also provides an audit trail of all user activities, simplifying the evidence-gathering process for compliance audits and speeding up reviews.
A Secure, Productive Future for Florida Businesses
At Sequentex, we believe that security should not come at the expense of innovation. Florida businesses must have the freedom to embrace SaaS applications without compromising their security posture. Savvy makes this possible by offering out-of-the-box automation, identity-first monitoring, and complete visibility into all SaaS activities.
By incorporating Savvy into our cybersecurity offerings, Sequentex is ensuring that Florida businesses can harness the full potential of SaaS while staying protected from the ever-growing landscape of cyber threats. Together, we are building a future where businesses can thrive securely and productively.
