Innovative Approach to Data Protection
Data protection company Confidencial has launched Cloud Protector, a cutting-edge data security platform designed with a focus on data-centric zero-trust principles. This innovative technology enables organizations to efficiently manage the security and compliance of sensitive unstructured data, empowering teams to harness it for critical business workflows and collaborative efforts.
A Shift in Data Security Strategy
Cloud Protector represents a significant progress in Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions. It moves beyond merely compliance-driven discovery and basic folder-level access, offering proactive, ongoing, and detailed management of data security and compliance. While traditional methods often stop at identifying risks, Cloud Protector takes action to mitigate those risks through its patented fine-grain encryption that protects data wherever it goes.
Key Features of Cloud Protector
This platform uniquely integrates compliance features with advanced Information Rights Management (IRM), ensuring ongoing protection for sensitive data while allowing secure and compliant adoption of artificial intelligence. Notably, it supports data governance, an increasingly crucial focus as outlined in recent standards.
Revolutionizing Data Discovery
Cloud Protector excels in deeper data discovery and automated remediation, identifying regulated data and secrets across more than 60 unstructured file formats both on-premises and in the cloud environment. Its policy-driven selective encryption allows only authorized users—be it humans or AI—to access sensitive information, ensuring compliance is enforced, and protecting vital data within and outside the organization.
Rooted in Proven Research
Confidencial unveiled this innovative solution at an extensive event, co-hosted with InfraGard and key security industry figures. The introduction of Cloud Protector is a notable return to its roots, built on intellectual property originally developed at SRI International through DARPA-funded projects focused on secure data sharing and resilience against breaches.
A Vision for the Future
Karim Eldefrawy, CTO and co-founder of Confidencial, emphasizes the importance of this launch, stating, "Our hope is that SRI will be recognized as the cradle of groundbreaking data protection technology that transforms industry standards."
Automated Solutions for Data Challenges
Cloud Protector specifically targets the management of unstructured data, which constitutes a staggering 90% of an organization’s total data inventory. This type of data is notoriously complex to handle, particularly in areas such as intellectual property. Eldefrawy notes, "In today’s data-rich environment, manual classification is unattainable—automation is essential. Cloud Protector streamlines the entire data protection process, removing the hassle of juggling multiple point solutions."
Functionality Highlights
- Scans the entire organization to find sensitive information across all environments.
- Analyzes data for vulnerabilities and provides real-time visibility into risks.
- Implements company retention policies to manage the data lifecycle, facilitating document deletion, archiving, and encryption.
- Offers granular protection for specific sensitive sections within documents, instead of entire files.
- Controls access to particular elements within documents, embedding zero-trust principles at the data layer.
- Ensures data remains protected and traceable, even when it exits the organizational network.
Dynamic Risk Mitigation Strategies
To support organizations in understanding their unstructured data landscape, Confidencial offers a complimentary risk scan for up to 100GB along with a detailed report highlighting sensitive data risks, exposures, and potential breach implications. This service allows teams to gain valuable insights into their vulnerabilities as they strive to secure their data effectively.
Transforming Data Security Awareness
As unstructured data continues to expand exponentially, achieving visibility is paramount. Ignoring blind spots can leave your organization vulnerable to severe risks. With Cloud Protector, Confidencial uncovers these vulnerabilities proactively, ensuring sensitive data is secure and empowering organizations to innovate without fear.
About Confidencial
Confidencial is dedicated to embedding itself into the technology infrastructure that enterprises rely upon to manage and protect sensitive information residing within unstructured data. As a critical component of responsible AI infrastructure, Confidencial facilitates compliant AI innovation without compromises. Regardless of the threats faced, the company’s solutions ensure data remains secure and increasingly valuable. More details about Confidencial can be found on their official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cloud Protector?
Cloud Protector is a data security platform designed to manage and protect sensitive unstructured data using zero-trust principles.
How does Cloud Protector improve data management?
It improves data management by automating the discovery, classification, and protection of sensitive data across various environments.
Who can benefit from using Cloud Protector?
Organizations managing large volumes of unstructured data, especially those in regulated industries, can significantly benefit from Cloud Protector.
What features differentiate Cloud Protector from traditional solutions?
Cloud Protector offers fine-grain encryption, intelligent automation, and real-time visibility into data risks, which traditional solutions often lack.
How can organizations start utilizing Cloud Protector?
Organizations can request a free risk scan from Confidencial to see how Cloud Protector can address their specific data protection needs.
