Bitglass

Bitglass is a cloud security provider focused on securing access to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), web, and private applications across managed and unmanaged endpoints.

• Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) services for SaaS and web applications
• Secure access to private and internal applications for remote and on-premises (on-prem) users
• Data protection capabilities such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and encryption for cloud data
• Support for unmanaged and managed devices through agentless and agent-based controls
• Integration with identity, Single Sign-On (SSO), and security ecosystems for policy-based access control

More About Bitglass

Bitglass operates in the cloud security and secure access domain, providing technology that enterprises use to control data and user access to SaaS, web, and private applications. Its offerings are commonly grouped into the CASB category (cloud security), secure web and application access (network security), and data protection (data security). The platform is typically deployed by security, infrastructure, and Identity Access Management (IAM) teams to centralize visibility and policy enforcement across different cloud and web services.

The Bitglass CASB capabilities (cloud security) monitor and control data in transit and at rest between users and cloud services. Enterprises use this layer to enforce corporate policies such as blocking or restricting downloads, applying watermarking, or limiting data access based on user, device, or location. DLP policies (data security) can inspect content for sensitive information, including personal data or confidential business records, and apply remediation actions. Encryption and tokenization options help organizations address data residency and compliance requirements by protecting data fields stored in third-party cloud services.

For unmanaged devices, Bitglass provides agentless access controls (endpoint and access security) so that contractors, partners, or employees on personal devices can reach SaaS or web apps without installing client software. In this mode, the service typically uses reverse proxy or similar traffic-steering methods to apply security and DLP controls in the cloud. For managed endpoints, agent-based controls may provide additional enforcement, such as browser or endpoint inspection. This dual approach enables organizations to apply differentiated policies based on device posture and ownership.

Bitglass also supports secure access to private or internal applications (zero trust network access / ZTNA-style access) without requiring users to connect through traditional VPNs in all cases. By brokering connections at the application level and integrating with identity providers, the service enables policy-based access control that can take into account user identity, device type, and context. This aligns with zero trust architectures in which each request is authenticated and authorized instead of relying only on network location.

Integration with identity and access management platforms and SSO systems (IAM) is core to Bitglass deployments. Security teams can synchronize users and groups, reuse existing authentication flows such as Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) or OpenID Connect (OIDC), and centralize access policies. The platform is typically used alongside secure web gateways, endpoint security, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to provide logging and event forwarding for analysis and compliance reporting. In enterprise environments, Bitglass is positioned in directories and solution portfolios under CASB, cloud security, data protection, and secure access to SaaS, web, and private applications.