In today’s enterprise world, managing SaaS applications has become one of the biggest operational and security challenges.
From hundreds of applications being used across teams to unclear ownership and identity sprawl—organizations often lack a single source of truth for “who owns what,” “who has access,” and “which apps are actually in use.”
This is where Enterprise Application Governance (EAG) steps in.
Unlike traditional CMDBs or IAM systems that only cover part of the picture, EAG focuses on end-to-end application visibility, ownership, and governance. It helps answer questions like:
Who owns each application internally?
Which SaaS tools are shadow IT vs. approved apps?
What are the access risks and compliance gaps?
How do we maintain accountability across business and IT?
Think of it as a bridge between IAM, ITSM, and SaaS management—a framework that treats applications as first-class citizens in enterprise governance.
At its core, EAG enables organizations to:
✅ Establish application ownership and accountability
✅ Integrate identity data from Okta, Azure AD, or GWS
✅ Detect Shadow SaaS and mitigate access risks
✅ Automate lifecycle processes and compliance tracking
As enterprises move deeper into cloud-first ecosystems, governance becomes the foundation of trust and EAG is emerging as a crucial part of that transformation.
If you’re building tools, architectures, or workflows around IAM or SaaS management, it’s worth paying attention to where this space is heading.
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