AppGovern vs CASB / SSPM
CASB and SSPM tools focus on enforcing security controls and posture. AppGovern focuses on governing applications — ownership, access context, lifecycle, and accountability.
CASB / SSPM Tools
Designed to detect misconfigurations, risky settings, and policy violations. Limited ownership enforcement, lifecycle governance, and application accountability.
AppGovern
Governs applications end-to-end by defining ownership, mapping access and admins, managing risk context, and enforcing lifecycle decisions.
CASB/SSPM secure apps; AppGovern governs them.
Every app has accountable business and IT owners.
Know users, admins, and SSO coverage per app.
Onboard, review, renew, or retire apps intentionally.
Capability Comparison
| Capability | CASB / SSPM | AppGovern |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Security posture & controls | Application governance |
| Application Ownership | Not enforced | Mandatory & Enforced |
| Admin & Privileged Mapping | Security-centric view | App-centric visibility |
| Shadow SaaS Discovery | Yes | Yes (with governance) |
| Lifecycle Decisions | Out of scope | Built-in workflows |
| Audit Readiness | Security-only evidence | Ownership + access evidence |
Security Controls Don’t Equal Governance
AppGovern complements CASB and SSPM tools by adding the missing governance layer — ownership, accountability, and lifecycle control across your SaaS ecosystem.
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