Key details at a glance
SaaS security operates in concentric layers: perimeter, API security, app layer, protecting user data at the core. Essential SaaS security controls include enforced MFA, AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit, verified tenant data isolation, OWASP Top 10 coverage, pre-sales pentests, and SOC 2 readiness. The average cost of a SaaS data breach is $4.5M — a figure that dwarfs the cost of proactive security investment. SOC 2 Type II audit costs typically range ₹8–25L in India 2026, a cost that directly unlocks enterprise deal flow.
