Privacera Unveils Posture Manager for Enhanced Data Security Posture Management

Privacera, a leading AI and data security governance company founded by the creators of Apache Ranger™, has announced the private preview of its new tool, Posture Manager. This addition aims to revolutionize data security with advanced visualization, mapping, and risk analytical capabilities, solidifying Privacera’s commitment to bridging the gap between security measures and automated access controls.
Posture Manager serves as an analytical reporting extension of Privacera’s existing data security platform. It is designed to remove the barriers between security and automated access controls, thereby closing the gap between data security risks and automated remediation across an organization’s data estate. Balaji Ganesan, co-founder and CEO of Privacera, highlighted the importance of this integration, stating, “Posture Manager expands upon Privacera’s existing active security posture management and remediation capabilities. It balances risk visualization with the ability to automate streamlined remediations so businesses can easily identify their risks and take action through one comprehensive platform. It will also help businesses meet SEC requirements for rapidly detecting issues and reporting breaches, should an incident occur.”
Key Features of Privacera Posture Manager
Data Mapping and Visualization: Posture Manager enhances the data discovery process by allowing users to scan, detect, and map the location of sensitive data. It identifies who has access, who is accessing it, and assesses the associated business risks. This feature provides a clear and comprehensive view of data interactions within the organization.Risk Assessment: The tool enables users to assess their overall security and risk posture by highlighting over-provisioning, establishing base scores, and identifying risky access patterns. This helps in determining the most critical areas that need attention and remediation.Integration with Security Ecosystems: Posture Manager integrates seamlessly with existing security tools, SIEM systems, and analytical environments. This ensures that posture data can be incorporated into broader security strategies and workflows, enhancing the overall security ecosystem.
Bridging the Security Gap
Privacera Posture Manager leverages data tags created during the data discovery process and streamlines the visualization of sensitive data and classification results. By combining this with access privileges, usage patterns, risk analysis, and remediation workflows, the platform offers a holistic approach to data security. This comprehensive solution is pivotal for businesses to reduce risks, comply with regulations, protect data integrity, and enhance operational efficiency, ultimately safeguarding their reputation and bottom line.The platform brings real-time visualization, risk assessment, access governance, and compliance reporting to the forefront. Its advanced capabilities in structured and unstructured data discovery and classification allow for immediate detection and remediation of issues, emphasizing the critical need for visibility into sensitive data across cloud systems. This is essential for improving governance and mitigating the risk of breaches, helping organizations meet emerging compliance requirements related to breach detection and response.
A Unified Approach to Data Security
Privacera’s platform goes beyond mere discovery and visualization by enabling automated protection and remediation through global policy enforcement. It helps organizations improve their security posture and access management processes by providing comprehensive metrics and reporting. With Privacera’s leadership and extensive experience in data security, the platform offers a robust, all-encompassing solution that stands out compared to newer entrants focusing solely on discovery and visualization.
Balaji Ganesan emphasized the importance of collaboration between security and data teams, stating, “Privacera Posture Manager will drive data democratization by removing barriers between security and access. A unified approach where security and data teams collaborate is essential. By fostering this cooperation and implementing automated safeguards, we can ensure robust security posture management while achieving seamless data democratization. It’s not about denying access but finding a way to provide it safely and responsibly. This collaboration is crucial for protecting businesses and enabling their safe use of data.”
As businesses navigate the complexities of data security in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Privacera’s Posture Manager promises to be a game-changer, providing the tools needed for enhanced security, compliance, and operational efficiency.