Getting More from Your UC Security Tools: 5 Features You’re Probably Not Using

Inline protection means inspection and enforcement happen as the user accesses the app, rather than after the fact. Zscaler describes Cloud DLP as part of its platform, sitting between users and the internet to provide protection regardless of location.

Why it is valuable: for hybrid work, inline controls help apply consistent DLP rules and cloud app controls even when users are off-network, which supports best practices for maturing UC security controls without forcing everyone into a VPN.

4) Collaboration Protection: Phishing Defense Beyond Email

Proofpoint argues that collaboration tools are now a front line for cyberattacks and positions Collab Protection as extending threat visibility and response across digital channels including Microsoft Teams, Slack and Zoom.

Its solution brief also describes how phishing attacks target messaging and collaboration applications such as Teams, Slack, or Zoom.

Why it is valuable: This addresses real-world UC threat detection needs, catching malicious URLs and lures where employees increasingly receive “urgent” requests. It reduces reliance on perfect user judgement and helps security teams respond faster across channels.

5)  SaaS Security: API-based Scanning Plus Posture Management for Misconfigurations

Palo Alto Networks works with Microsoft Teams so its Data Security can protect assets from data exfiltration (unauthorized data leaving the organization) and malware propagation (malicious files spreading).

It also documents SSPM (SaaS Security Posture Management), which continuously monitors sanctioned SaaS apps, detects misconfigured settings, and supports remediation workflows.

Why it is valuable: many UC incidents start with “settings drift,” risky sharing defaults, or unmanaged third-party access. SSPM turns governance into an ongoing control, not a once-a-year audit.

Conclusion

To get more value from your stack, treat this as an optimization program with owners and metrics.

Start by picking one collaboration scenario that matters, for example external partner chats, executive meetings, or customer files shared in Teams. Then switch on one or two underused UC security features that reduce risk in that exact flow, and tune them until alerts are actionable.

Finally, measure outcomes the business cares about: risky access blocked or stepped up, sensitive data exposures prevented, and time saved in investigations. That is how you reduce UC security tool shelfware and turn “we bought the tools” into “we actively control collaboration risk.”

To find more insights into optimizing your UC security framework, dive into our comprehensive guide on UC Security, Risk, and Compliance.