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One of the root problems of app security is lack of control. By 2023, Gartner predicts that “40% of professional workers will orchestrate their business application experiences and capabilities like they do their music streaming services.” Individuals within large organizations can install apps and extensions without the IT department's knowledge. This makes shadow IT one of the biggest threats to organizations in 2020.

Security issues using cloud-based office applications are compounded as more employees work from home, thus driving the need for enhanced data protection. For many organizations, Google’s G Suite is an integral piece of the day-to-day operations of running a business. From emails to spreadsheets, sensitive company data is now easily accessible to your team on desktops, laptops, and smartphones, improving efficiency and productivity.

With the dramatic shift toward remote workforces over the last three months, many organizations are relying more heavily on cloud tools and application suites. One of the most popular is Microsoft’s OneDrive. While OneDrive may seem like a secure cloud storage solution for companies looking to use Microsoft’s suite of business tools, many glaring security issues can expose sensitive data and personally identifiable information (PII) if proper protection protocols are ignored. Data theft, data loss, ransomware

The pandemic has forced businesses to start working from home on a massive scale, and SaaS platforms have switched from being a matter of choice to a necessity. While the long-term advantages of this global switch are yet to be discovered, SaaS security threats are already out there. One of the most threatening is ransomware 2.0.