How the Zscaler SaaS Security and Data Discovery Reports Are Healthcare’s Superheroes

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How the Zscaler SaaS Security and Data Discovery Reports Are Healthcare's Superheroes

SaaS Security Report: A Not-So-Secret Identity

Imagine a world where the heroes don't wear capes, but wield reports. And not just any reports: we're talking about the Zscaler SaaS Security Report, a document powerful enough to illuminate the darkest corners of healthcare organizations' IT environments.

Picture shadow IT as a quirky sidekick who means well but always ends up downloading rogue software that promises to "make work easier" or "automatically order pizza on Fridays." Shadow IT is like the friendly custodian who "helps" organize your supply closet, and then you suddenly can't find your gloves or the superhero bandages for the pediatric patients. They're there somewhere, hidden behind the paper towel rolls on the top shelf.

Enter Zscaler, swinging in to reveal these well-intentioned but potentially hazardous endeavors. By identifying unsanctioned apps and services, the SaaS Security Report helps healthcare organizations wrangle the chaos, securing the network while still allowing for innovation (and maybe the occasional pizza).

Data Discovery Report: The Unsung Hero

On the other side, we have the Data Discovery Report. This is our answer to the eternal question: "Where did I leave that incredibly sensitive patient data?" Think of it as the healthcare organization's memory enhancer, ensuring that no piece of critical information ends up in the wrong hands or, worse, on a USB stick in the washing machine.

This report is like an organizational expert for data, categorizing and securing it in ways that would make any mom proud. It tells you exactly where your data lives, breathes, and occasionally goes out for a walk, making sure it's always safe and sound.

It's particularly adept at flagging data that's decided to take an unscheduled vacation outside the secure confines of the healthcare network-like when your staff decide "Print to PDF" isn't working, so they use a free converter they find on the internet. With the Data Discovery Report, you can see exactly who did that and which files they uploaded.

The Dynamic Duo's Adventures

Together, the SaaS Security Report and the Data Discovery Report are the dynamic duo of the healthcare IT world, fighting data breaches and compliance issues with the power of insight and analysis. They roam the digital corridors of hospitals and clinics, doing their part to keep patient data as secure as the pharmacy.

Episode 1: The Case of the Vanishing Patient Records

In this thrilling adventure, our heroes face mysteriously disappearing patient records. The SaaS Security Report, with its keen eye for detail, finds that a well-meaning staff member has been using an unsanctioned cloud storage service to make their work "more efficient." Meanwhile, the Data Discovery Report, always the detective, pinpoints exactly which files went on this unauthorized excursion.

Episode 2: The Saga of the Shadowy Software

This time, a shadowy figure has infiltrated the network with software promising to "revolutionize patient care." Spoiler alert: it created a gaping security hole instead. But fear not! With the help of the SaaS Security Report and Data Discovery Report, IT staff quickly unmask the rogue application.

The Moral of the Story

In the end, the Data Discovery Report and SaaS Security Report don't just increase a healthcare organization's security posture-they do it with flair, bringing a smile to even the most overworked IT professional's face. You can now see exactly which apps your users are using so that you can create policy, or see if someone is taking data they shouldn't and uploading it to a mysterious source.

With these two reports, your IT team can perform even greater feats of heroism. Want to know more? Visit our Healthcare page!

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