Automatically discover and classify sensitive data
In the vast expanse of enterprise applications, sensitive information lies scattered, vulnerable to unauthorized access and potential data security breaches. Pathlock automates confidential data classification and protection across all of your critical cloud and on-premise applications, reducing costs and compliance risks.
Pathlock's Approach to Confidential Data Classification
Pathlock employs a multi-faceted approach to discover, map and protect sensitive data, ensuring comprehensive coverage and accuracy:
Data Discovery:
- Data Source Integration: Seamlessly connects with many systems and applications, including databases, cloud platforms, ERP systems, CRMs, and more.
- Comprehensive Data Scanning: Thoroughly scans all integrated data sources, meticulously searching for patterns, keywords, and other indicators that reveal sensitive information.
Confidential Data Classification:
- Pre-defined Rules and Policies: Leverages a library of pre-built rules and policies to automate the classification of common sensitive data types, such as personally identifiable information (PII), financial data, healthcare records, and intellectual property.
- Customizable Rules: Empowers organizations to tailor classification criteria to align with specific industry regulations, internal policies, and unique data sensitivity requirements.
Contextual Data Analysis:
- Data Relationships and Interactions: Examines data relationships and interactions within applications to uncover sensitive data that might not be readily identifiable through traditional patterns or keywords.
- User Behaviour Insights: Analyzes user behaviour and access patterns to identify data frequently accessed or modified by sensitive user roles, potentially indicating its sensitive nature.
Transforming Discovery into Action: Pathlock's Benefits for Data Security
Pathlock's ability to identify and classify sensitive data unlocks a host of security benefits:
- Enhanced Access Controls: Grants granular access permissions based on data sensitivity, ensuring only authorized users can access the most critical information.
- Prioritized Data Protection: Focuses security efforts on the most sensitive data, optimizing resource allocation and maximizing protection.
- Streamlined Compliance: Facilitates compliance with data privacy regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA by enabling organizations to track and manage sensitive data effectively.
- Reduced Risk of Data Breaches: Minimizes the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches by ensuring sensitive data is appropriately protected.
- Improved Data Governance: Enhances data governance practices by providing a comprehensive understanding of sensitive data assets and their distribution across the organization.
A Path to Data Enlightenment
Pathlock's capacity to discover, classify and protect confidential data within and across diverse applications empowers organizations to take control of their data security. By accurately identifying and classifying sensitive information, Pathlock guides organizations towards a more secure and compliant data landscape, safeguarding sensitive assets and fostering responsible data stewardship.