Which FortiSASE feature provides secure access to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications?

The Inline-CASB feature is designed specifically to provide secure access to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications by enforcing security policies that govern user access and activity. This feature acts as a control point between users and cloud applications, allowing organizations to monitor and manage traffic to ensure compliance with security regulations and guidelines. By integrating directly into the network traffic flow, Inline-CASB can provide visibility into user interactions with cloud services and enable advanced functionalities such as data loss prevention (DLP), threat protection, and authentication controls.

This functionality is essential in today's cloud-centric environments where users frequently access multiple SaaS applications for daily operations. Inline-CASB not only secures data being transmitted to and from these applications but also ensures that the applications themselves are being used in a compliant and secure manner.

Access Control Lists (ACL) primarily manage permissions within a network and do not provide the target security features for SaaS. A Secure Web Gateway (SWG) focuses more on web filtering and threat protection for web traffic rather than direct interaction with SaaS applications. Network Access Control (NAC) controls device access to the network but does not specifically cater to the unique requirements of securing SaaS usage. Therefore, Inline-CASB stands out as the