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5 SaaS Misconfigurations Leading to Major Fu*%@ Ups. With so many SaaS applications, a range of configuration options, API capabilities, endless integrations, and app-to-app connections, the SaaS risk possibilities are endless. Critical organizational assets and data are at risk from malicious actors, data breaches, and insider threats, which pose many challenges for security teams. Misconfigurations are silent killers, leading to major vulnerabilities. So, how can CISOs reduce the noise? What misconfiguration should security teams focus on first? Here are five major SaaS configuration mistakes that can lead to security breaches. #1 Misconfiguration: HelpDesk Admins Have Excessive Privileges Use Case: The MGM Resort Cyberattack -> In September 2023, MGM Resorts International became the target of a sophisticated cyberattack. The attackers, allegedly part of a cybercriminal gang known as Scattered Spider (also referred to as Roasted 0ktapus or UNC3944), used social engineering tactics to penetrate MGM's defenses. #2 Misconfiguration: MFA Not Enabled for All Super Admins #3 Misconfiguration: Legacy Authentication Not Blocked by Conditional Access #4 Misconfiguration: Super Admin Count Not Within Recommended Limits #5 Misconfiguration: Google Groups (Join / View / Post) View Settings Proactively identifying and fixing SaaS misconfigurations saves organizations from catastrophic events impacting business continuity and reputation, but it's not a one-time project. Identifying and fixing these SaaS misconfigurations needs to be continuous because of the constantly changing nature of SaaS applications. SaaS security platforms like Wing Security, quickly identify, prioritize, and help you fix potential risks continuously. Wing's configuration center, based on CISA's SCuBA framework, cuts through the noise and highlights the most critical misconfigurations, offering clear, actionable steps to resolve them. With real-time monitoring, compliance tracking, and an audit trail, it ensures the organization's SaaS environment stays secure and compliance-ready. By centralizing the management of your SaaS configurations, Wing Security helps prevent the major security slip-ups that critical misconfigurations can lead to. Get a SaaS security risk assessment today of your organization's SaaS environment to take control of your misconfigurations before they lead to critical data breaches.