mid-size enterprise

Find the Hidden SaaS Apps Accessing Your Data

SaaS makes it easy for employees to use applications without oversight. When these shadow IT apps connect to core platforms like Google or Microsoft, a single compromise can be devastating.

Uncover and manage every SaaS app your employees are using, even the ones they don’t tell you about.

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Trusted by Leading Companies

Shadow SaaS Means Hidden Risks

Hidden apps grow your unknown attack surface, creating business and compliance risks.

Shadow SaaS
Creates Risk

78%

apps are invisible to IT, yet most access sensitive data1

Email and Web Filters do not Find Shadow SaaS

33%

apps are missed without in-browser monitoring1

Inactive Licenses
Drive Up Costs

+50%

SaaS licenses are inactive over 90 days, growing unnecessary costs2

the challenge

Discovering Every SaaS App Is Hard

SaaS procurement requires only an email and credit card. But once deployed, finding every app in your environment is not so easy.

‍⚠️ Email-based keywords alone result in false positives and missed apps
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⚠️ Without tracking login events, it is hard to see who is using which apps

⚠️ Network whitelists can’t stop teams from using unauthorized SaaS tenants

the solution

Take Charge of Every SaaS App in Your Environment

Discover, inventory, and manage every application your employees are using.

✓ Get a comprehensive inventory of every app in your environment

✓ Revoke access to unauthorized SaaS apps
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✓ Reduce data loss risks with complete visibility

✓ Eliminate costs from duplicative or unsanctioned SaaS spend

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with our solution, you get:
Local
Analysis

Everything is done locally in your browser, guaranteeing privacy and fast performance

Flexible, Fast Deployment

Deploy in minutes across major browsers to find SaaS and GenAI apps

Easy Management

Get automated insights from day one, no ongoing tooling or configuration

Trusted Protection

Leading Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 enterprises trust Obsidian

“With the Obsidian browser extension, we've got a lot of insight of how users are interacting with things like generative AI SaaS solutions out there, potentially going after what documents may be being uploaded.”

Brad Jones, Chief Information Security Officer, Snowflake

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1 Obsidian Security
2 Redline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow SaaS and why is it a security risk?

Shadow SaaS refers to unauthorized or unmonitored SaaS applications used by employees without IT’s awareness or approval. These hidden apps increase your attack surface, create business and compliance risks, and can expose sensitive data—78% of such apps are invisible to IT, yet most still access critical company information.

How can Shadow SaaS impact company costs?

Inactive SaaS licenses often go unnoticed, with over 50% of licenses remaining unused for more than 90 days, leading to unnecessary costs. Identifying and eliminating these inactive or redundant apps helps reduce wasted spend and streamlines your software budget.

Why don't traditional email and web filters detect Shadow SaaS?

Email and web filters alone miss about 33% of Shadow SaaS apps because they lack in-browser monitoring capabilities. Without tracking actual login events, these tools fail to reveal unauthorized app usage, resulting in incomplete security coverage.

How does Obsidian help discover and manage Shadow SaaS?

Obsidian provides a comprehensive inventory of every SaaS and GenAI app in your environment, allowing you to discover, monitor, and manage employee app usage. The solution enables fast deployment via a browser extension, ensuring privacy with local analysis and no ongoing configuration required.

What makes SaaS discovery so difficult for organizations?

Employees can sign up for new SaaS services with just a credit card and an email address, making it easy for apps to proliferate outside IT’s control. Traditional detection methods may miss apps due to false positives or lack of login tracking, complicating discovery and management.

How can organizations revoke access to unauthorized SaaS apps?

With Obsidian, you can identify and revoke access to unauthorized or duplicative SaaS apps as soon as they are discovered. This reduces the risk of data loss and exposure by quickly eliminating shadow IT from your environment.

What are the deployment requirements for Obsidian’s shadow SaaS solution?

The solution is deployed as a lightweight browser extension compatible with major browsers. All app discovery and analysis are performed locally within the user's browser, supporting privacy and ensuring quick deployment without significant IT resources.

Who uses Obsidian's shadow SaaS detection solution?

Obsidian’s shadow SaaS management solution is trusted by leading Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 enterprises. Its effectiveness is validated by security leaders who rely on it to provide deep insight into employee interactions with SaaS and generative AI applications.

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