The Hidden Risks in Your SaaS Ecosystem

2024 State of 
SaaS Security Report

Essential insights for securing your organization's expanding SaaS footprint
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Shadow SaaS
Meets Explosive
GenAI Adoption

With organizations now managing an average of 490 SaaS applications—and only 47% of SaaS applications authorized—the explosion of GenAI adoption and shadow SaaS has created unprecedented security challenges for modern enterprises
Ofer Klein
Co-Founder & CEO

Executive Summary

30.7% surge in GenAI adoption
since July, with organizations now averaging 17 GenAI applications
261 unauthorized apps
operating in the average enterprise
9.5% of user accounts
lack MFA protection—including critical admin access
91% of Salesforce instances
exposed to unauthorized file-sharing risks

Spotlight: 

The GenAI Security Challenge

The rapid adoption of GenAI tools is reshaping the enterprise security landscape. Our research shows a 30.7% increase in GenAI application usage since July 2024, introducing new vectors for data exposure and security vulnerabilities.

The Shadow SaaS Crisis

26% of all SaaS usage now flies under the radar. With an average of 129 shadow apps per organization, security teams are fighting an invisible battle against data leaks and compliance violations.

Our Research Methodology

50+
diverse enterprise environments
3 months
of continuous monitoring
6,600+
SaaS applications
Multiple industry sectors
including healthcare, financial, and retail.
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