Nudge Security only requires a single, read-only connection to your email system (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365). This allows Nudge to detect SaaS account creation, OAuth grants, app usage, and related activity through machine-learning analysis of email metadata—without agents, network taps, or elevated permissions. No write access, inbox access, or ability to send emails is ever required.

Most organizations see their initial SaaS inventory populate within minutes of connecting their email environment. Because Nudge analyzes historical email patterns as well as new events, you’ll begin seeing a complete, contextualized inventory almost immediately.

No. Nudge automatically discovers all SaaS applications, accounts, and integrations—whether or not you know they exist. There’s no manual list-building, keyword matching, or configuration required. Discovery is fully automated from the moment you connect your email system.

Yes. Nudge’s discovery method surfaces historical SaaS activity, including apps, accounts, and integrations created months or even years before your free trial began. This gives you a comprehensive baseline of your SaaS estate, not just a snapshot from today forward.

Absolutely. After your initial inventory is built, Nudge provides ongoing monitoring and will notify you whenever new SaaS apps, accounts, OAuth grants, or permission changes appear in your environment—helping you stay ahead of shadow SaaS and emerging risks.