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Data Security in the Digital Age

In this era where data is gold, security and governance are paramount. While data drives innovation and
growth, it can also expose businesses to vulnerabilities. Hence, businesses need a robust solution that
delivers end-to-end data security and governance.

Such solutions need to go beyond just security. They should provide comprehensive capabilities ensuring
data visibility across various platforms, understanding its movement, and pinpointing vulnerabilities. By
focusing on proactively fortifying the data landscape, businesses can be one step ahead of potential
threats.

Key capabilities to look for in an ideal data governance and security solution:

• Auto-Discovery: This capability ensures that every data store across multiple platforms is
identified and accounted for, ensuring complete data visibility.
• Configuration Analysis: This inspects configurations across various data store types, ensuring
they adhere to best practices and reduce potential vulnerabilities.
• Privileges Analysis: Detailed information about user and role access to data, ensuring stringent
access control.
• Data Classification and Tagging: Helps businesses identify sensitive data and implement
appropriate protective measures.
• Data-in-Use Monitoring: This is vital for tracking how data is accessed and used, enabling
businesses to spot and react to suspicious activity.

In addition, data security solutions should seamlessly integrate with data catalogs, enhancing visibility
and accessibility. The focus should be on automating data classification, privacy risk identification, and
continuous monitoring.

Furthermore, while the spotlight is often on the cloud, many businesses still rely on on-premises
infrastructure. Thus, an ideal solution should provide comprehensive capabilities for cloud and on-
premises environments, ensuring no data store is unprotected.

The Future-Ready Enterprise in a Digital Age

The digital age unfolds with opportunities, challenges, and transformative potential. The narrative of
success in this era pivots on the ability of organizations to weave together technology, collaboration, and
security seamlessly. From iconic tales of Netflix and Blockbuster, Amazon and Borders, or even Uber
and traditional taxi services, we've learned that evolution is not just about embracing change—it's about
anticipating, innovating, and adapting. The call isn't merely for digital transformation; it's for holistic
transformation that amalgamates digital proficiency with strategic vision.

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