Why measures against internal fraud are necessary

Internal fraud poses a variety of risks, including the misuse of access rights by employees or contractors, the leakage of confidential information, and the unauthorized removal of data. These are serious issues that directly affect a company's credibility and performance. In particular, with the increasing use of cloud computing and the rapid spread of remote work, the risk of overlooking fraud using traditional management methods is increasing.

Excerpt: https://www.ipa.go.jp/security/10threats/nq6ept000000g22h-att/kaisetsu_2024.pdf

To address these issues, it is essential to have a system that can centrally grasp data flows and access status and respond quickly.

In this article, we will explain how Cato SASE Cloud can be used to achieve integrated management, including remote work and global locations, and effectively reduce security risks.

Efficient internal fraud prevention using Cato SASE Cloud

Cato SASE Cloud is a solution that can centrally manage networks and security, and comprehensively covers both external threat defense and internal fraud countermeasures for all domestic and overseas bases and remote users. This allows you to manage bases and users around the world with a single integrated UI, so there is no need to introduce a separate solution dedicated to internal fraud countermeasures, and the major advantage is that it eliminates the hassle of operating multiple management screens and significantly reduces management workload.

Now, let me introduce you to the internal threat prevention functions provided by Cato SASE Cloud.
First, let's talk about CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker).
CASB makes it possible to visualize the usage of cloud services and monitor and control operations such as uploading and logging in. This makes it possible to restrict access to cloud storage of personal tenants from company-issued devices and prevent file uploads to unauthorized cloud services. In addition, Shadow IT (use of unauthorized cloud services) can also be visualized, making it possible to properly manage and control access to services that violate corporate policies.

For more information about Cato SASE Cloud's CASB capabilities and the challenges it can solve, see the blog below.

• What is CASB? Explaining the definition, functions, benefits, and points to consider when choosing
• Cloud Security Challenges and the Solutions Cato CASB Provides

Next, I will explain DLP (Date Loss Prevention).

DLP is a function to prevent important company information from leaking to the outside. By using DLP, you can understand what data is being sent to where, and automatically control it according to pre-set rules. For example, when uploading files to a cloud service, it is possible to detect the leakage of important files such as personal information and confidential data, and block them as necessary to prevent information leakage.

In addition, it can also prevent information leaks due to unintentional mistakes, minimizing risks that occur without employees realizing it.

For more information about Cato SASE Cloud's DLP capabilities and the challenges it can solve, check out the blog below.

• Information leakage countermeasures with Cato Smart DLP

Finally, let's talk about XDR (Extended Detection and Response).
Learn more about XDR here.

• The benefits of implementing XDR based on SASE, as seen by SASE engineers

XDR enables you to automatically prioritize (triage) security incidents, making it possible to quickly visualize and respond to critical incidents.

Regarding internal fraud, early detection of risk is possible by detecting unusual behavior. For example, it detects movements that are not seen in normal business operations, such as large file transfers or abnormal access patterns, and outputs an alert.

In addition, Cato's XDR can monitor not only security incidents, but also network anomalies such as communication outages and latency in an integrated manner, allowing administrators to centrally manage security and networks on a single platform without having to switch between multiple tools, and to quickly identify and respond to problems.

Benefits of implementing insider threat prevention measures with Cato SASE Cloud

• CASB/DLP policies are pre-configured
  Cato SASE Cloud comes with a wide range of CASB/DLP preset policies to protect against internal fraud and data leaks. This allows administrators to apply appropriate policies immediately without having to configure complex settings, and allows them to start using the system immediately after implementation.

Figure: Default presets for CASB/DLP rules

In addition, to avoid excessive detection, settings can be flexibly customized according to the needs of each company, such as using detection mode instead of blocking in the initial stage. This makes it possible to monitor Shadow IT based on actual usage and manage activity for specific SaaS services, providing an optimal security environment tailored to the circumstances of each company.

• The ability to manage even internal fraud on a single platform
  Cato SASE Cloud allows for integrated management of networks and security, allowing for monitoring and control of both external threats and internal fraud on the same platform. This eliminates the need to use multiple tools, reducing management workload and enabling efficient operation. In addition, the XDR function allows for integrated management of security incidents, including internal fraud, and network incidents, enabling rapid and accurate response.

Summary

Countermeasures against internal fraud are essential to protect the security and reliability of a company. By utilizing Cato SASE Cloud, you can integrate remote work and global locations to implement effective security measures. By making full use of functions such as CASB, DLP, and XDR, you can respond flexibly and quickly to the risk of internal fraud.