Extend Data Security Coverage with Seclore and Symantec

Prakash Srinivasan

Prakash Srinivasan is a Director of Product Management at Seclore and drives the simplification of product solutions for customers. He comes with more than a decade of experience in Market research, solution consulting, customer success, and product management. Prakash enjoys seeking and telling stories. He is passionate about travel writing and spending evenings doing improv.

Introduction

Data breaches are reaching unprecedented levels. In 2024 alone, over 1 billion records were exposed, a stark reminder of the escalating threat landscape organizations face. Compounding the issue, the average cost of a data breach has surged to $4.88 million, marking the highest on record. These alarming statistics underscore the urgent need for robust, comprehensive security measures that go beyond traditional approaches.

Organizations are not only tasked with protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access but also with ensuring compliance with ever-evolving regulatory frameworks. Achieving this requires a shift from reactive measures to proactive, data-centric security strategies.

The future of data security lies in the seamless orchestration of four critical processes: discovery, classification, protection, and monitoring.

The Pillars of Data-Centric Security

Discovery: Effective data protection begins with knowing where sensitive data resides. Discovery involves identifying critical information such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Intellectual Property (IP), and regulated data. Discovery capabilities in tools like Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB), and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) play an essential role in this process, offering the precision needed to locate sensitive data across complex ecosystems.
Classification: Once discovered, data must be classified based on its sensitivity and business value. Classification not only aligns with regulatory requirements but also serves as the foundation for applying tailored protection measures. This step ensures that high-priority data receives the safeguards it demands.
Protection: Protecting sensitive data involves implementing measures such as encryption, rights management, access control, watermarking, and revocation capabilities. These mechanisms safeguard data whether it’s at rest, in transit, or in use, ensuring it remains secure throughout its lifecycle.
Monitoring: Monitoring data usage provides critical insights into potential risks. Monitoring enables organizations to log unauthorized access attempts, generate actionable analytics, and maintain compliance. When integrated with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools and dashboarding apps, monitoring offers unparalleled visibility into the security posture.

When these pillars work in harmony, organizations achieve a stronger security framework, significantly reducing the risk of breaches while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Seclore and Symantec Unify Data Security Orchestration for Modern Enterprises

The growing complexity of cybersecurity challenges often requires piecing together multiple tools, leading to fragmented protection and inefficiencies. Recognizing this challenge, Seclore and Symantec now offer a more unified, streamlined approach to data security.

This partnership represents a groundbreaking advancement in data-centric security, seamlessly integrating Seclore’s data classification and protection capabilities with Symantec’s industry-leading DLP technology. Together, they enable enterprises to secure sensitive data at every stage of the lifecycle through:

Precise Data Discovery: Symantec’s advanced discovery engine identifies regulated data, intellectual property, and other critical assets across the organization.
Automated Classification and Protection: Once data is discovered, Seclore automatically classifies it and applies persistent protection policies to ensure compliance and security.
Comprehensive Monitoring and Access Control: Track who accesses sensitive content, when, and how. Unauthorized attempts are logged, analyzed, and blocked to mitigate risks in real time.
Enhanced Reporting and Analytics: Seamless integration with SIEM solutions and Power BI empowers organizations with actionable insights for risk assessments and compliance reporting.

Simplifying Cybersecurity Complexities

Traditional security models often involve juggling multiple standalone solutions, creating operational inefficiencies and potential security gaps. The Seclore-Symantec partnership addresses this pain point by orchestrating a connected security architecture that simplifies operations and amplifies protection.

Comprehensive Coverage: Integrate DLP with extended capabilities such as CASB, watermarking, and encryption for end-to-end data security.
Scalability: The solution’s architecture supports growth, adapting seamlessly to increasing data volumes and evolving compliance mandates.
Operational Efficiency: By eliminating silos and automating key processes, organizations can reduce administrative overhead and focus on strategic priorities.
Consistency and Automation: Ensure consistent security enforcement across the enterprise by automating key processes and reducing reliance on end users to make security decisions.

The Future of Data Security is Here

As data breaches grow in frequency and sophistication, businesses need innovative solutions to stay ahead of threats. The Seclore-Symantec partnership provides a best-in-class framework for data-centric security, ensuring sensitive information is discovered, classified, protected, and monitored, all with minimal complexity.

“Our vision for data protection of the future is a single pane of glass connecting discovery, classification, protection, and monitoring of data wherever it goes, meeting both security and compliance goals.” – Vishal Gupta, CEO, Seclore