Cloud Monitor (for Microsoft 365) vs Fortra CASB: 2026 Comparison

K-12 IT teams protecting student data in Microsoft 365 environments should choose Cloud Monitor because it combines continuous M365 activity monitoring with automated detection of risky SaaS permissions, closing the gap between what happens inside Exchange and OneDrive and what happens when staff accidentally grant third-party apps access to student records. The platform covers DE.CM and DE.AE functions across login anomalies, file sharing patterns, and download behavior with 24/7 oversight, which matters when you're liable for FERPA compliance. Skip this if your district runs a hybrid environment heavy on Google Workspace or needs deep endpoint detection; Cloud Monitor is M365-specific by design.