Sensitive Data Discovery and Classification Solution Brief

This solution brief outlines the CipherTrust Data Discovery and Classification (DDC) tool, which aims to provide organizations with complete visibility into the location of sensitive data across their enterprise. The document details the challenges organizations face in identifying and classifying sensitive data, particularly unstructured data, which can lead to compliance gaps and increased security risks. It explains how DDC addresses these challenges by scanning both structured and unstructured data stores to identify sensitive data in various formats and languages. The brief also discusses the importance of understanding data sensitivity levels to enhance security and ensure compliance with regulations such as CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. Additionally, it highlights the tool's capabilities in improving operational efficiency by eliminating unnecessary data and automating workflows. The document emphasizes the need for organizations to proactively manage their sensitive data to mitigate risks and comply with data protection regulations.