SaaS Security & Compliance
By Nicklas Laine Overgaard, CTO
TL;DR
Global politics and tightening regulations are accelerating the move toward zero-trust security models, especially in highly regulated industries like banking and insurance. SMT Data’s ITBIaaS meets these evolving security and compliance demands by aligning with the highest standards, helping organizations build trust and minimize risk.
Key Insights
-
Zero-trust replaces old trust models: The shift from “fence of trust” security to zero-trust is reshaping corporate IT strategies
-
Cloud SaaS acceptance is growing: Even governments and banks now accept cloud SaaS when delivered with strong compliance guarantees
-
Audits moving from optional to required: Where audits were once rare, rigorous logging, sign-in, and inspection rights are now enforced
-
Technology trends: AI-driven threat detection, encryption, and SIEM logs are critical for compliance and security
-
SMT Data’s role: ITBIaaS is continuously enhanced to stay ahead of regulations, ensuring trust, transparency, and compliance
About
Global politics and tightening regulations are driving a surge in customer focus on Security & Compliance. Government bodies and industries such as banking and insurance are leading the call for zero-trust security models.
As a SaaS provider delivering ITBIaaS, SMT Data is at the forefront of this shift. By adhering to the highest security and compliance standards, we help organizations navigate evolving requirements, strengthen trust, and align with zero-trust principles.
Read more in the whitepaper article.
FAQ
-
What is a zero-trust security model?
Zero-trust replaces the traditional “fence of trust” approach with rigorous controls, assuming no user or system is trusted by default.
-
Why are organizations moving toward zero-trust now?
Because global politics and tightening regulations demand stronger data protection, especially in highly regulated sectors like banking and insurance.
-
How does SaaS compliance differ from on-premise security?
Whereas on-premise installations used to be the standard for compliance, SaaS solutions are now widely accepted — provided they include strict sign-in, user management, and logging controls.
-
How is SMT Data’s ITBIaaS aligned with compliance requirements?
ITBIaaS integrates zero-trust principles, adheres to the highest security standards, and continuously evolves to meet global regulations.
-
What technologies support SaaS security compliance today?
AI-driven threat detection, encryption, data masking, and SIEM logging are key technologies ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations.