The modern enterprise has become a sprawling ecosystem of cloud services, data lakes, third-party integrations, and AI-infused applications. With this complexity comes a new
reality: sensitive data is everywhere, including places it shouldn’t be. Traditional security tools are ill-equipped to handle dispersed, dynamic environments:
- Perimeter defenses fail to account for cloud-based assets.
- Manual classification systems can’t keep up with the velocity and volume of data
generation.
With increasing regulatory pressure and a surge in high-profile data breaches, organizations face a sobering truth: they don’t know where all their sensitive data is, who’s
using it, or whether it’s adequately protected. Some organizations are turning to Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)—a new class of security technology that offers the visibility and control enterprises need to protect their most valuable digital assets. However, like any powerful tool, DSPM must be deployed with care and consideration. This eBook answers the foundational question of where to start with DSPM by looking at five critical questions every organization must answer before investing in a DSPM solution. It aims to help organizations determine how to make the right decisions for their data, their people, and their risk profile.
