The SaaS data security imperative: Webinar key takeaways on risks, threats and resilience 

We're at a critical juncture for data security. As AI adoption accelerates and SaaS environments grow increasingly complex and interconnected, organizations must move beyond traditional thinking to implement data-centric security strategies that can withstand modern threats. This was the focus of a recent Keepit webinar featuring guest speaker Heidi Shey, Principal Analyst at Forrester, exploring how organizations can shift their approach to SaaS data protection and resilience. 

Here’s what we learned: 

1) You need to redefine what sensitive data means. 
It’s not just about PII, PHI, or PCI anymore. AI models, API keys, collaboration data, and SaaS backups all qualify as critical assets — and they must be classified and protected accordingly. 

2) Risk doesn’t just target your data — it hides within it. 
Poor data hygiene can lead to AI bias, bad decisions, and compliance failures. Understanding risk to, from, and in your data is essential to creating an effective security posture. 

3) Security is a team sport — and it starts with better alignment. 
From product owners to AI councils, a wide range of stakeholders must be engaged to drive meaningful progress. And working with vendors who support resilience goals is key. 

Our webinar handout distills the key takeaways into practical next steps, including: 

• Three steps to strengthen your security posture 
• Key controls for securing SaaS environments 
• Three checkpoints for improving resilience 
  

Download the handout now to build operational resilience and prepare your organization for what’s next.