{"id":85920,"date":"2024-08-27T11:38:41","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T03:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=85920"},"modified":"2024-08-22T11:41:25","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T03:41:25","slug":"saas-security-best-practices-and-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/en\/2024\/08\/saas-security-best-practices-and-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"SaaS Security: Best practices and challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"85920\" class=\"elementor elementor-85920\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-35fe5dd post-content elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"35fe5dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;cef08c3&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-409a2e9a\" data-id=\"409a2e9a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2493f1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2493f1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/1280x720\/d6340483b3\/saas-security.png\/m\/1080x0\/filters:quality(75)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" \/>\n<div class=\"richtext\">\n<h2 id=\"first-what-is-saas-security\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">First, what is SaaS security?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The term software-as-a-service (SaaS) security refers to the <b>measures and security protocols implemented to safeguard the data, applications, and infrastructure associated with SaaS solutions<\/b> used by a given organization.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">To put it differently, SaaS cybersecurity is about implementing the right strategies to <b>protect an organization against unauthorized access<\/b>, data breaches, and other security threats that may compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its SaaS-based resources.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">So, the core focus of SaaS security requirements is making sure the digital tools and data you use through SaaS services are safe and sound. This is usually achieved through incorporating measures such as <b>encryption<\/b> (to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the data), <b>authentication<\/b> (to verify user access), and <b>access control<\/b> (to manage permissions). In addition, SaaS security monitoring plays a crucial role in overseeing these measures and ensuring their effectiveness. Regular security assessments are also necessary to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-most-common-saas-security-threats\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">The most common SaaS security threats<\/h2>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Switching to SaaS is a significant move for businesses aiming for success, even though it means they sometimes have to give up some control over how their data is handled, how apps are managed, and how systems are customized.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">This shift in approach, known as SaaS security management, introduces its own set of risks, particularly concerning SaaS data security. Let&#8217;s now explore <b>the top seven challenges that organizations using SaaS solutions must face these days<\/b>:<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\"><b>Data breaches<\/b> \u2014 Unauthorized access to sensitive information can result in data breaches, leading to the exposure of confidential data.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Phishing attacks \u2014 Cybercriminals can use various social engineering techniques to trick users into revealing sensitive information, compromising the security of SaaS accounts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\"><b>Insecure interfaces and APIs<\/b> \u2014 Vulnerabilities in interfaces and application programming interfaces (APIs) can be exploited by cybercriminals, which poses a risk to data integrity and security.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Insufficient data encryption \u2014 When the protective layer around your information during transmission or storage isn&#8217;t strong enough, it makes it easier for unauthorized parties to intercept or access your data without permission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\"><b>Account hijacking<\/b> \u2014 Cyberattackers might break into user accounts, getting unauthorized access to potentially mess with or steal data.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\"><b>Configuration flaws<\/b> \u2014 Improperly configured SaaS settings can lead to security vulnerabilities, creating opportunities for unauthorized access or data exposure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\"><b>Non-compliance issues<\/b> \u2014 Failing to meet regulatory compliance standards can not only result in legal consequences but also jeopardize the overall security of SaaS applications.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"Inner content blog banner - Business\"><section class=\"overflow-hidden relative\">\n<div class=\"rounded-3 bg-custom-msp-blue-dark pt-8 px-4 pb-6 md:px-6 md:py-6\">\n<div class=\"nord-row row justify-start items-center\">\n<div class=\"nord-col self-center md:col-3 mb-6 md:mb-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto md:hidden\" style=\"color: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 743px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 640w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 750w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 1080w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 1200w\" alt=\"lock icon\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto hidden md:block\" style=\"color: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 743px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 640w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 750w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 1080w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/149x137\/ce37df0602\/banner-visual-lock.svg 1200w\" alt=\"lock icon\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"nord-col md:col-9 text-center md:text-left\">\n<h2 class=\"nord-text text-h4 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-white font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Increase your online security<\/h2>\n<div class=\"w-full mb-3\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-white\">Identify breaches before they harm your business<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"w-full mb-4 md:mb-6\"><\/div>\n<a class=\"nord-button focus:outline-none font-medium align-bottom rounded-1 select-none transition-colors ease-out duration-250 cursor-pointer nord-button--medium border text-white nord-button--v-contained nord-button--c-teal bg-teal border-teal font-medium inline-block relative text-center w-full md:w-auto Button_rounded___wTqY\" style=\"min-width: 180px;\" href=\"\/en\/plans\/business\/\" data-ga-slug=\"Start Free Trial\">Start Free Trial<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-saas-security-posture-management-sspm\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">What is SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM)?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) is a strategic approach that organizations can adopt to help ensure SaaS application security. In other words, it involves continuously monitoring, assessing, and improving the security of the company\u2019s SaaS applications to protect it from potential threats and vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The key benefits include enhanced visibility into the security of SaaS applications, which allows organizations to quickly identify and address any issues. Additionally, SSPM helps ensure compliance with security policies and regulations, reducing the risk of data breaches and improving the overall security posture.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"saas-security-best-practices\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">SaaS security: Best practices<\/h2>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">When it comes to keeping your online activity safe and sound, especially with software as a service (SaaS) applications, it&#8217;s crucial to follow the best practices outlined in what we refer to as &#8220;the SaaS security checklist.&#8221; Here are the most crucial guidelines:<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"protect-data-using-encryption\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Protect data using encryption<\/h3>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Encryption plays a vital role in ensuring the security of sensitive data. The way it works is by transforming sensitive information into an unreadable code, decipherable only by authorized parties possessing the right decryption key. This protective measure can help secure your data both in transfer and at rest so that confidential information remains confidential.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"implement-identity-and-access-management-tools\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Implement identity and access management tools<\/h3>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Identity and access management (IAM) are essential tools in software as a service (SaaS) environments, helping control access to applications and data. In essence, IAM solutions help you make sure that only authorized individuals have the necessary permissions, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches. IAM is also involved in tasks like setting up, removing, and overseeing user identities throughout their time using the system.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"introduce-effective-authentication-methods\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Introduce effective authentication methods<\/h3>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Using multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a way to take your organization\u2019s SaaS security standards to the next level. When you enable this feature, users will be required to provide more than just a password \u2014 for example, a special code or a security token \u2014 to confirm their identity and get access to company resources. Therefore, MFA makes it much harder for someone to get in without permission, giving an added layer of protection beyond the usual passwords. Making MFA a key component of your SaaS security solution can help ensure that sensitive data and resources are securely protected.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"become-compliant-with-data-privacy-standards\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Become compliant with data privacy standards<\/h3>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Achieving compliance with data protection standards such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) underscores an organization&#8217;s ability to legally and securely handle sensitive data. Therefore, if a company aims to ensure the safety of the data it stores, nurture customer trust, and avoid potential legal complications, it must prioritize compliance efforts, regularly update policies, and educate employees on the significance of adhering to the standards.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"raise-awareness-among-your-customers\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Raise awareness among your customers<\/h3>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">It\u2019s no surprise that human error plays a huge role in SaaS cybersecurity. Gartner even <a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/smarterwithgartner\/is-the-cloud-secure\" data-ga-slug=\"Link to https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/smarterwithgartner\/is-the-cloud-secure\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">predicts<\/a> that by 2025, 99% of cloud security breaches will be due to customer mistakes. To help avoid these issues, it\u2019s crucial to keep both new and existing customers updated on any system changes. They need to know how each update might impact their security and how their actions could potentially jeopardize it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Moreover, as more companies shift to cloud-based systems, some customers might not fully understand the risks involved with that transition. That\u2019s why you need to make sure they\u2019re informed on how to keep their information safe and avoid security problems when dealing with your SaaS applications.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"ask-the-provider-about-certifications\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Ask the provider about certifications<\/h3>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">One of the most important steps toward ensuring a secure SaaS environment is teaming up with the right cloud services provider. Therefore, before making a decision, it&#8217;s essential to do your research. Ask potential providers about their certifications and the standards their solutions adhere to, particularly regarding SaaS network security.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">For instance, you might want to check for compliance with certificates like SOC 1, SOC 2, and ISO 27001, but also consider other relevant certifications based on your specific needs. Also, be sure to request documentation from providers to check if their solution meets your security requirements, and choose the one that offers the best value.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"improve-saas-security-with-nordpass\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Improve SaaS security with NordPass<\/h3>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">All the practices we mentioned above can be followed by using just one cybersecurity solution, <a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark\" href=\"\/en\/business-password-manager\/\" data-ga-slug=\"Link to \/business-password-manager\/\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">NordPass<\/a>. Let us prove it to you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">First, NordPass is an encrypted password management platform, which means that you and your team can use it to <b>securely and easily generate, store, manage, and share company credentials<\/b>, knowing that they are protected by advanced encryption algorithms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Second, you can use NordPass as an identity and access management (IAM) tool, ensuring the secure provision of access to company data, services, and applications. In other words, with NordPass, you have full control over access to company resources, plus, you can monitor all company logins in real time so that you know exactly who accessed what and when.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Third, NordPass enables multi-factor authentication (MFA) and the single sign-on (SSO) method, allowing you to double-check and confirm the identity of each user whenever they attempt to access one of the company accounts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Fourth, NordPass can play a crucial role in helping you meet regulatory compliance by adhering to some of the most essential data privacy standards such as HIPAA. Also, you can use the platform to set up various rules, procedures, and policies in a way that will allow your organization to be in line with specific requirements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Of course, there is a lot more to NordPass than we can discuss in just one blog post. So if you want to learn more about how it can help your organization improve its cybersecurity and productivity.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2004c86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"2004c86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"18103\" class=\"elementor elementor-18103\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-748947f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"748947f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7995c19\" data-id=\"7995c19\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a437045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a437045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">About Version 2 Digital<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.\n<br><br>\nThrough an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"63567\" class=\"elementor elementor-63567\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-45e3ec76 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"45e3ec76\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-311e216d\" data-id=\"311e216d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d9a2e6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d9a2e6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>About NordPass<br \/><\/strong>NordPass is developed by Nord Security, a company leading the global market of cybersecurity products.<\/p><p>The web has become a chaotic space where safety and trust have been compromised by cybercrime and data protection issues. 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