Enabling a more proactive partnership on risk

Security teams tasked with building or expanding a data security program often face the challenge of dealing with risk in abstract terms. Starting a data security initiative with statements like, “We need to comply with regulations” or “we need to protect our high value data”, without concretely defining the current level of risk and what needs to change isn’t enough to reduce risk. Data Detection and Response changes this dynamic by offering concrete visibility into how data is currently being used and put at risk. This allows security teams to go to their business counterparts, identify specific data types and business practices that put the company at risk and discuss their potential business and regulatory impacts. With this granular understanding, security teams can collaborate more effectively with business units, developing targeted policies and best practices that offer robust protection for the data that matters most.

Deploying policies with confidence

The deployment of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies has traditionally been fraught with challenges. Misconfigured policies can block legitimate business activities, leading to employee frustration and potential lost revenue. Almost every DLP veteran has a horror story about blocking an executive incorrectly and getting an earful from management. Additionally, an overwhelming number of false-positive alerts can burden security teams, distracting them from more pressing tasks. Cyberhaven addresses these issues by allowing teams to see the historical impact of a policy before it goes live. This capability enables security professionals to reconfigure policies as needed, warn the business appropriately, and prepare the affected teams, ensuring that new policies are both effective and minimally disruptive.

Preparing for any investigation

In today’s business environment the need for an internal investigation can arise unexpectedly, and having the right data around employee behavior is essential. Cyberhaven’s DDR platform provides the ultimate safety net for security teams, offering the visibility needed to respond to business demands swiftly without the need to manage watchlists. For example, in the event of a layoff security teams can help business teams enforce covenants surrounding copies of sensitive data, forcing departing employees to delete copies in order to receive severance. If an executive or knowledge worker suddenly leaves for a competitor, security teams can see what if any sensitive data may have been accessed or taken, and enable appropriate legal action to be taken. The visibility provided by Cyberhaven equips organizations to handle these challenges and more with confidence.

Staying ahead of technological adoption

One of the standout advantages of Cyberhaven’s platform is its ability to keep organizations on top of technological trends. For example, as generative AI and other emerging technologies gain traction, Cyberhaven customers have been better prepared to manage the associated risks. The platform allows organizations to monitor the use of new SaaS applications, browsers, and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) destinations, offering insights into which teams are using these technologies and for what purposes, reducing the uncertainties of "shadow IT" and “shadow AI”. Armed with this information, security teams can provide safe alternatives and deploy policies that direct users to secure environments, ensuring that innovation doesn’t come at the cost of security.

Elevating your data security program

For organizations where data security is a priority—or is soon to be—Cyberhaven’s Data Detection and Response platform offers a transformative level of visibility and control. By enhancing your organization’s ability to see and manage data movement, Cyberhaven helps reduce risk and supports a more proactive, confident approach to data security. If you’re ready to elevate your data security program, request a demo today to see Cyberhaven in action.

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