Valence

Valence is a comprehensive platform designed to enhance the security and governance of Software as a Service (SaaS) applications. It provides organizations with unmatched visibility into both sanctioned and unsanctioned SaaS applications, helping to mitigate risks associated with shadow IT and shadow AI. By leveraging multiple detection methods, including integrations with identity providers (IdPs), cloud access security brokers (CASBs), SaaS-to-SaaS integration monitoring, email metadata, and browser logs, Valence creates a continuously updated inventory of all SaaS applications.

Key features of Valence include the ability to discover shadow IT, identifying unsanctioned apps that bypass IT approval and expose organizations to risk. It also offers shadow AI monitoring, providing visibility into generative AI tools and reducing risks related to sensitive data ingestion. Additionally, Valence helps manage SaaS sprawl by building a comprehensive inventory of all applications, whether sanctioned or not. This platform also strengthens identity security by detecting local accounts and applications outside of the identity provider, enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO), and supporting comprehensive SaaS offboarding and lifecycle management. Furthermore, Valence simplifies governance by consolidating redundant tools and eliminating shadow apps to streamline operations and reduce costs.

Valence's platform extends beyond discovery to offer SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM), which continuously audits SaaS configurations to identify misconfigurations and detect configuration drift over time. It highlights risks such as widely shared files, inactive accounts, excessive admin access, and high-privilege SaaS-to-SaaS integrations. The platform also provides risk remediation capabilities, enabling teams to address risks effectively through guided steps, ticketing integrations, direct one-click fixes, automated workflows, and business user collaboration. Additionally, Valence offers SaaS Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), providing real-time visibility into human and non-human activities to protect sensitive SaaS data and respond swiftly to identity-related threats.