IBM Guardium Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) is a cloud-native, agentless data security solution that helps organizations discover, classify, and protect sensitive data across hybrid cloud environments and SaaS applications. It is designed for enterprises managing significant data volumes and seeking to address complex security and compliance challenges related to dispersed data environments.
IBM Guardium DSPM addresses critical issues such as:
1. Data sprawl - Discover and classify all cloud data, including "shadow data", to pinpoint its precise location, track its movement, and manage access to it.
2. Shrinking attack surface - Remove publicly exposed sensitive data in hybrid cloud environments and SaaS apps.
3. Compliance & privacy - Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements concerning data privacy.
4. Resource optimization - Enhance efficiency and reduce cloud costs within cloud infrastructures.
Key Features of Guardium DSPM:
Agentless deployment: The platform is cloud-native and does not require installing agents on individual systems, enabling quick and non-intrusive deployment.
AI-powered data discovery and classification: Automatically identifies and classifies sensitive data across multiple hybrid cloud environments and SaaS applications, making it easier to manage and secure.
Continuous monitoring and risk assessment: Continuously monitors data activities and assesses potential security risks, offering real-time insights into data vulnerabilities and threats.
Compliance management: Supports compliance efforts by tracking adherence to data privacy regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and others, through automated reporting and auditing capabilities.
Integration with existing security frameworks: Easily integrates with other security and IT management tools, enhancing an organization’s overall security posture without disrupting existing workflows.
IBM Guardium DSPM is specifically designed for enterprises leveraging multi-cloud and SaaS services, facing challenges in data governance, and needing robust solutions for data security and compliance. It helps organizations effectively manage their data security posture, reducing risks of data breaches and compliance violations while optimizing cloud resource utilization.
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