What is DSPM?

Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) is a methodology that allows organisations to locate and classify sensitive data across their data stores, assess the risks associated with this data’s exposure based on its sensitivity, and implement access controls to this data.

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Key Components of DSPM Tools

• Data Discovery and Classification Automatically identifying and categorising data across an organisation’s data stores, particularly those in the cloud, based on sensitivity and regulatory requirements.

• Risk Assessment Evaluating the security risks associated with both structured and unstructured data, considering factors such as exposure, access patterns and potential impact if breached.

• Access and Permissions Management Ensuring that access to data is strictly controlled and that permissions are granted based on the principle of least privilege.

• Data Protection Recommending security measures such as encryption, data masking and access controls to protect sensitive data.

• Monitoring and Alerting Continuously monitoring data access and usage to detect suspicious activities or policy violations, with real-time alerts to facilitate rapid response.