[ Qostodian Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/qostodian/reviews) [ Qostodian Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/qostodian/reviews) # Qostodian Features ##### ## Administration (3) Auditing Documents access and alterations of the database for analytics and reporting. Data Discovery Unveils data connected to infrastructure and applications used to help manage and maintain compliance within complex IT systems. Access Control Supports LDAP Protocol to enable access control and governance. Show More ##### ## Data Protection (15) Data Masking Protects sensitive data by disguising or encrypting data, keeping it usable by the organization and approved parties. Data Encryption/Security Manages policies for user data access and data encryption. Data loss Prevention Stores data securely either on premise or in an adjacent cloud database to prevent loss of data at rest. Anomoly Detection Constantly monitors acivity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns. Sensitive Data Compliance Supports compliance with PII, GDPR, HIPPA, PCI, and other regulatory standards. Sensitive Data Discovery Includes funcationality to automatically discover and classify sensitive and other defined data. Structured and Unstructured Data Can protect both structured and unstructured data using automated discovery tools. Persistent Protection Protects data at rest, in transit, and in use. Data Governance and Access Management Provides policies and access controls to ensure the data is only handled by permisssioned users and processes. Audit and Reporting Includes audit and reporting functions to know exactly what actions have been taken on data, such as who has accessed it and when. Web Traffic Reporting Collect and analyze traffic data about website visitors Real-Time Reporting Active reporting of data and metrics Real-Time Data Receive data and information in real time Endpoint Protection Protect users working remotely and provide secure environments for personal devices to access company programs DDoS Protection Protect networks against DDoS (Distributed denial-of-service) attacks Show More ##### ## Analysis (3) Cloud Gap Analytics Analyzes data associated with denied entries and policy enforcement, giving information of better authentication and security protocols. Compliance Monitoring Monitors data quality and send alerts based on violations or misuse. User Analytics Allows for reporting and documentation of individual user behavior and privileges. Show More ##### ## Compliance (2) At-Risk Analysis Uses machine learning to identify at-risk data. DLP Configuration Offers data loss prevention tools to protect data from leaving the environments it is allowed to. Show More ##### ## Usability (5) Visualization Offers tools to help administrators visualize the flow of data, whether that be processes or data flows. AI Algorithyms Offers machine learning to locate data security risks and make recommendations on how to mitigate those risks. Cross-Platforms Allows data to move across multiple platform types and remain protected. Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Data Visualization Graphical representation of data Show More ##### ## Functionality (19) Structure type Searches structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data for sensitive data. Contextual search Offers contextual search functions to understand factors such as file type, sensitivity, user type, location, and other metadata. Template algorithms Has template rules and pattern matching algorithms (PII, PCI, PHI and more) Custom algorithms Offers the option to create custom templates and rules based on department, user type and data type. False-positive management Offers false-positive management functions Multiple file and location types Search multiple file types (images, PDFs, etc.) and repository locations (such as on-premise databases, cloud storage, email servers, websites, etc.) 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 Silent Deploy Silently deploys on endpoints without alerting users. Detect Data Movement Detects data movement to external USBs or external drives or uploaded to cloud storage or emails and excessive printer-usage. File and Application Activity Tracks activities taken on files or in applications, including save, print, or delete actions. Trigger Alerts Sends alerts to administrators when users take insider threat actions . Searchable Evidence Maintains active and historical evidence in a searchable format. Risk Scoring Provides risk scoring for suspicious activity. Show More ##### ## Monitoring (3) Screen Recording Records video or screenshots of endpoint sessions. Keystroke Logging Logs keystrokes of users. Sentiment Analysis Analyzes user writing patterns to determine sentiment changes to identify disgruntled workers. 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 ##### ## Discovery & Classification - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (3) Continuous real‑time monitoring Provide real‑time visibility into data exposures and activities. Discover & classify sensitive data Automatically scan across cloud, SaaS, on‑prem environments to locate and tag sensitive data. Custom classification support Allow business‑specific or regulatory data labels beyond default frameworks. Show More ##### ## Risk Prioritization - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (3) Detect excessive entitlements & toxic combinations Identify over‑permissioned users, roles, or accounts in combination with misconfigurations. Compliance posture assessment Assess data risks against regulatory frameworks and internal policies. Risk‑based exposure scoring Prioritize findings based on data sensitivity, exploitability, and business impact. Show More ##### ## Remediation & Governance - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (3) Guided remediation actions Provide context‑aware recommendations for fixing exposures (e.g., revoke access, encrypt, misconfiguration remediation). Integration with enforcement tools Integrate with CSPM, CIEM, SOAR, SIEM for automated policy enforcement. Track remediation progress & trends Monitor posture over time and track remediation efforts. Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (69) 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 Threat Response Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security issues and taking appropriate action to protect systems and data from potential harm Real-Time Analytics Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time Collaboration Tools Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Secure Login At least a username and password is required to access the system AI/Machine Learning Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data Data Security Protect sensitive data for digital privacy Single Sign On Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once Behavioral Analytics Track and analyse user behavior within a system or network Prioritization Arrange tasks based on the level of priority or urgency Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns IOC Verification Monitoring Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Two-Factor Authentication Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user Server Monitoring Continuously scan servers on a designated network to monitor health and search for any irregularities or failures Vulnerability Scanning Discover patch statuses and vulnerabilities Activity Tracking Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities HIPAA Compliant Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection Event Logs A chronological record of actions or occurrences within a network, software, or process Risk Assessment Initiate collection and analysis of known risks Real-Time Notifications Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Real-Time Monitoring Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Whitelisting/Blacklisting Control system access and/or deliverability for applications and email addresses Authentication Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access Audit Trail A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Activity Monitoring Track and report on everything that happens within the system or network Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Secure Data Storage Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches Risk Alerts Notifying as a warning or reminder of a potential or imminent hazard Behavior Tracking Track visitors'/audience's responses across web pages and other optimized content Anti Virus Prevents, detects and removes malware Tokenization Convert sensitive data into unique identification symbols (Tokens) that retain all essential information Security Auditing Systematic evaluation of the security of a company's overall security system and situation SSL Security Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ 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