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Dashboard Offers a dashboard showing specific location of sensitive data. Compliance Facilitates compliance and enables adherence to common industry regulatory standards such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO, and others. Reporting Offers reporting functionality. Data Dictionary Management Stores definitions of the data elements and their relationships (metadata) and how they are retrieved for the user Metadata Management Collect and maintain structured information that describes data or content Workflow Management Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Sensitive Data Discovery (5) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (31) Data Visualization Graphical representation of data Visual Analytics Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data Multiple Data Sources Allows users to manage data from a number of sources Sensitive Data Identification Identify sensitive or personal information collected from users Data Import/Export Import and export data to and from software applications Trend Analysis Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies and predict future performance Data Transformation Translate EDI formats into data suitable for use with company applications. AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Search/Filter Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria File Sharing Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Customizable Reports Alter the layout and content of reports Dashboard Creation Creation and customization of dashboards Forecasting Form predictions based on past and present data/trends Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Self Service Data Preparation Access, combine, transform, and store data without the help of an IT department Data Connectors Connect to big data sources Data Mapping Track the management and flow of data throughout the organization Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Data Extraction Automatically retrieve and pull information from documents, websites, images, data sets, and other sources Activity Tracking Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Data Cleansing Removes data that is incomplete, inaccurate, or irrelevant from a dataset Drag & Drop Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Publishing/Sharing Share pre-configured sets of data organized and presented in a specific manner with the organization Data Synchronization Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency Big Data Analytics Examine large amounts of data to uncover hidden patterns, correlations, and other insights Ad hoc Query One-off queries made on an as-needed basis Data Modeling Conceptual model of how data items relate to each other AI/Machine Learning Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Oracle Data Safe](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_3a65ea54e875f0cf94ac6c8230968ac2/oracle-data-safe.jpeg "Oracle Data Safe") Oracle Data Safe 4.3/5(62) ](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-data-safe/reviews) [ ![Egnyte](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/91bb854a397a0e939339a805a61acf75/egnyte.svg "Egnyte") Egnyte 4.4/5(1,162) ](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews) [ ![BetterCloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6560c9b022d628c9e5b35c9a433832fe/bettercloud.svg "BetterCloud") BetterCloud 4.4/5(486) ](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-guardium-data-protection/competitors/alternatives) IBM Guardium Data Protection Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_3a65ea54e875f0cf94ac6c8230968ac2/oracle-data-safe.jpeg "Product Avatar Image") Oracle Data Safe 4.3/5(62) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-guardium-data-protection-vs-oracle-data-safe) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_1616bb8054a8f27102d8ba094c99bab5/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem.png "Product Avatar Image") IBM QRadar SIEM 4.4/5(338) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-guardium-data-protection-vs-ibm-ibm-qradar-siem) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_b6cbc0bd00dcee3f3c8e43ac23e8c7b7/egnyte.png "Product Avatar Image") Egnyte 4.4/5(1,162) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/egnyte-vs-ibm-guardium-data-protection) ##### Categories on G2 [ Sensitive Data Discovery ](https://www.g2.com/categories/sensitive-data-discovery) ##### Explore More [ Which social media listening platforms are good at picking up sentiment shifts around product launches or campaign announcements before they become a problem? 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