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It provides real-time data activity monitoring, analytics, and policy enforcement to detect suspicious behavior, support least-privilege access, and help prevent unauthorized exposure. With centralized compliance workflows, reporting, and visibility into configuration and policy changes, Guardium Data Protection helps streamline audits, maintain continuous compliance, and lower the cost and effort of protecting sensitive data.  Show More * * * ### 47.0 Nps Score Already have IBM Guardium Data Protection? ### All IBM Guardium Data Protection Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulCommon QuestionsNewest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsCommon QuestionsDiscussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Common Questions Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Common Questions Discussions without Comments ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • about 3 years ago More Options - [ # What is IBM Security Guardium Data Protection used for? ](/discussions/what-is-ibm-security-guardium-data-protection-used-for) What is IBM Security Guardium Data Protection used for? 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