

While these collaborations help stream operations, **sharing access to third-party vendors can pose significant risks for such brands**. With improper security measures in place, third-party vendors can gain unauthorized access to sensitive data on your online store, **increasing the risk of data breaches** . Therefore, brands must establish strong vendor management protocols to safeguard their online store.

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This is where the miniOrange  [Cloud Access Security Broker](https://www.miniorange.com/casb/) (CASB)  can help ease things.

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Let's learn how [Shopify CASB integration](https://www.miniorange.com/casb/integrations/shopify-store) can help brands give restricted access to third-party vendors and secure their Shopify online store. 


## The Challenge of Controlled Access {#controlled-access}

Brands that own a bustling online store manage tons of sensitive business data, financial information, and customer details at their core. Ensuring that only the necessary data is accessible to its third-party vendors is something that they often struggle with. For instance, sharing the entire Shopify admin dashboard with third-party logistics providers can potentially expose a brand’s sensitive data like customer information, sales figures, and trademarked business insights.

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As these brands collaborate with third-party services such as logistics providers, payment gateways, and marketing agencies, the complexity of data management increases. Each of these services requires access to different subsets of data to function effectively. Without proper controls and data filtration mechanisms in place, there's a heightened risk of data breaches and misuse. This can lead to loss of customer trust, legal ramifications, and financial losses.

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This is why you need data filtration on the Shopify admin dashboard: to safeguard sensitive information, comply with data privacy regulations, maintain customer trust, and streamline data access for third-party vendors.


## The Power of Shopify CASB {#power-of-casb}

miniOrange Shopify [CASB solution](https://www.miniorange.com/casb/solutions/) is the perfect fix for this issue. It helps Shopify store admin to give restricted access to third-party vendors, most commonly to the orders section of the Shopify dashboard. This means **third-party vendors can only view and access specific data**, without risking exposure to sensitive information and keeping the rest of the admin panel secure. Given these features, many brands are showing interest in miniOrange Shopify CASB for its ability to address these online store needs.


## How Shopify CASB Works: An Example {#casb-in-action}

Working of Shopify [CASB integration](https://www.miniorange.com/casb/integrations/)  is pretty straightforward. The CASB solution integrates seamlessly with a brand’s existing Shopify setup, providing an additional layer of security without disrupting its operations. 

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**Let’s explain this with an example:**

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Suppose, Shopify store has two vendor apps, Vendor A and Vendor B, who should be given restricted access to Shopify's data. 

With CASB implemented, the Shopify store admin can discover all third-party apps that have access to the store's data. The admin can then define security policies specifying which data the third-party apps can access. 

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For instance: 
- Vendor A can only access the product catalog data.
- Vendor B can only access order fulfillment data.

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Since Vendor A is only allowed to access the product catalog, any request outside this defined policy is denied. Similarly, Vendor B's requests to access order fulfillment data are evaluated and approved if they comply with the set policies.

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All access attempts are logged by the CASB. If an unusual activity is detected, the CASB triggers an alert to the Shopify admin.

![Shopify Data Filtration Usecase](/blog/assets/2024/shopify-casb-usecase.webp)


## Top 5 Benefits of Shopify CASB {#benefits}

The miniOrange Shopify CASB also comes with additional benefits like:

### Data Protection 

Shopify store admins can define exactly what data third-party vendors can view and interact with, reducing the risk of data breaches or unauthorized access. By setting Shopify data filtration, admins can ensure that third-party vendors only access necessary information, lowering the risk of data breaches or unauthorized access. 

### Enhanced Security 

Shopify CASB integration provides an additional layer of security, ensuring that sensitive information remains protected even when granting access to external partners.


### Seamless Integration 

The Shopify CASB solution integrates effortlessly with a brand’s existing Shopify store, minimizing disruption and ensuring a smooth transition.

### Improved Operational Efficiency

By allowing third-party partners to access only the necessary data, brands can streamline operations and focus on core business activities without worrying about data security.

### Deeper Visibility

Shopify CASB offers deeper visibility into user activities. This feature provides Shopify admins with detailed logs and real-time monitoring of who accessed what data and when. It helps in identifying any unusual activities promptly and ensures compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

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 ***Want to allow multiple staff members to access specific Shopify store sections (orders, products)? Check out the miniOrange [**Shopify Multi-Staff Solution**](https://www.miniorange.com/reverse-proxy/enable-shopify-multi-staff-with-reverse-proxy).***

## To Sum Up Shopify CASB for Data Filtration {#data-filtration}

Shopify CASB solution offers restricted access, protects sensitive information, and enhances operational efficiency for brands looking to expand their business through the Shopify online store. If you're looking to secure your Shopify admin dashboard while maintaining controlled access for third-party external users, Shopify CASB is the solution you need.

### Take control with miniOrange Shopify CASB today. 

Contact us at [info@xecurify.com](mailto:info@xecurify.com) to learn more about our Shopify CASB solution! Grant the right access to the right people, at the right time. 



### Reference links  {#reference-links}

1. [Secure Shopify Admin Login](https://www.miniorange.com/reverse-proxy/secure-shopify-admin-login)
2. [Shopify Multistaff Login](https://www.miniorange.com/reverse-proxy/enable-shopify-multi-staff-with-reverse-proxy)
3. [Single Sign On (SSO) for Multiple Shopify Stores](https://www.miniorange.com/blog/secure-multiple-shopify-stores-with-sso/)
4. [Salesforce CASB Data Security.](https://www.miniorange.com/blog/casb-salesforce-data-security/)
5. [G Suite IP Restriction.](https://www.miniorange.com/blog/secure-access-control-for-google-workspace-gsuite-apps/)


The e-commerce landscape is booming with many leading brands leveraging the power of Shopify to reach more customers directly and expand their online presence. However, managing a successful online store involves more than just product listings and marketing campaigns. Collaboration with third-party vendors, like logistics providers and marketing agencies, plays a crucial role for brands these days. 

 How To Restrict Shopify Store Access to Third-Party Vendors?



CASB solutions operate based on 4 key pillars: Compliance, Visibility, Data Security, and Threat Detection. In this blog, we will explain each of these pillars with examples.

## Compliance {#compliance}

One of the main reasons businesses choose [Cloud Access Security Broker](https://www.miniorange.com/casb/) (CASB) is for compliance. Compliance with CASB means making sure your company, along with all its apps, resources, and data, follows security rules set by industry standards like **HIPAA, PCI DSS, FISMA, FEDRAMP, and  [ITAR](https://www.miniorange.com/blog/itar-compliance-with-casb-for-data-security/)**. By keeping your business compliant, you can focus on other tasks without worrying about breaking security policies, thanks to CASB solutions.

### Example:

Let's say Ryan installs a third-party app on his laptop to help with his daily tasks and automate repetitive processes. When he tries to access certain data folders on the app, CASB compliance policies detect that the app doesn't meet those compliance requirements. As a result, the CASB solution blocks the app from connecting with the cloud apps. This way, Ryan knows that the app he installed is not safe and could be a threat to his company. CASB compliance ensures that all users and their apps always follow the company's security policies.

## Visibility {#deep-visibility}

As a business owner, you need to know who is accessing your company data and need to keep it secure. You can deploy the toughest firewalls available on the market, but what you can’t secure is your data from a threat by an internal authorized user or an installed application.

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This is where CASB security helps overcome Shadow IT practices and more. You can monitor user activity and gather information on suspicious activity, find all access requests to your data stored on the cloud, and get detailed insights and reports for your SOC team to find points of potential data leaks.

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(Click [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAEMsF3MZW4) to learn more about Shadow IT)

### Example:

Imagine Ryan, a team leader at your organization who has several employees working under him. Now, in case one of the employees tries to access cloud data they shouldn't, the [CASB integration](https://www.miniorange.com/casb/integrations/) will alert Ryan. Ryan can then review this employee's past behavior to see if they have violated security rules before. 

Based on this, Ryan can decide whether to revoke the employee's access entirely. This is how a CASB helps **detect risky behavior** and reports it to both Ryan and the security team, helping to **reduce security risks** by providing clear insights.


## Data Protection {#data-protection}

CASB is a special tool for keeping your business information safe on cloud apps. For example, with [Google CASB solutions](https://www.miniorange.com/casb/setup-google-casb-for-securing-google-workspace-apps), you can make specific rules about who can access your Google Workspace apps. Only the right people can get in, and you can control access based on things like location and device in use.

Additionally, you can configure granular access permissions for entire user groups as well as set adaptive restriction policies for air-tight security based on the network IP and time-based restrictions.


### Example:

Ryan is now an IT security analyst working with the company’s SOC team to protect the company data stored on the cloud apps. One day, he gets an alert saying some data on one of the cloud storage services might not be safe. Ryan checks it out on the CASB dashboard and sees that the security isn't strong enough. So, he makes security tighter by adding stronger policies for people to prove who they are. He also turns on encryption temporarily to make sure nobody can get into the data without permission. This is how CASB helps keep our important information safe.

## Threat Detection {#threat-detection}

Every business, regardless of its size, is now facing a growing threat of malware attacks, especially the ever-evolving ransomware virus. If ransomware gets unauthorized access to your cloud data, it can delete all backup files and encrypt the data in the source path. Ransomware is really hard to get rid of, and fixing the mess it makes takes a lot of time and effort.


To secure yourself against these attacks, you need to detect them before they cause trouble. This is where 
[CASB solutions](https://www.miniorange.com/casb/solutions/) help. Built with advanced machine learning algorithms, it can detect risky application behavior. It can find areas of potential risk and application surface areas prone to malware attacks.


### Example:

Ryan notices that there is an abnormal surge in traffic from a cloud application. With the CASB’s advanced threat detection capabilities, he can figure out patterns of suspicious behavior originating from the cloud app. 

With real-time alerts and detailed reports from the CASB, Ryan can quickly assess the threat’s potential impact and take immediate action to mitigate this risk. The CASB’s analytics and reporting feature also enables proactive threat detection, allowing Ryan to safeguard the organization’s cloud environment from potential breaches and unauthorized data access.


## In Summary {#conclusion}

CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) can help you keep your cloud data safe. It helps you control who can access your data and sets up security rules in a very detailed way. We saw the 4 pillars of CASB security, i.e., compliance, visibility, data protection, and threat detection. All of these parts are important for making sure your business data stays safe.

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If you're looking for a CASB solution, [miniOrange](https://www.miniorange.com/) is a great choice. More than 18,000 people around the world use miniOrange to keep their data secure and make their work easier. Our customer service is known worldwide for being fast and helpful. 

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If you need help with CASB, just email us at [info@xecurify.com](mailto:info@xecurify.com), and we'll get back to you right away.


### Reference links  {#reference-links}

1. [Atlassian CASB for Jira and Confluence.](https://www.miniorange.com/blog/atlassian-security-for-jira-and-confluence-with-casb/)
2. [Microsoft Office 365 CASB Security.](https://www.miniorange.com/blog/microsoft-office-365-casb-security/)
3. [AWS CASB Security.](https://www.miniorange.com/blog/aws-service-casb-security-solution/)
4. [Salesforce CASB Data Security.](https://www.miniorange.com/blog/casb-salesforce-data-security/)
5. [G Suite IP Restriction.](https://www.miniorange.com/blog/secure-access-control-for-google-workspace-gsuite-apps/)


Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) is a security solution that secures the data stored on your cloud servers from unauthorized user access and third-party requests. CASB solutions are designed to let your company’s SOC team monitor suspicious user behavior and enforce enterprise security policies over cloud apps and the data they hold. It achieves all these and a lot more to ensure that you are getting the best security possible.

How To Restrict Shopify Store Access to Third-Party Vendors?

What are the 4 Pillars of CASB?