December 5, 2023 at 11:26AM
DSPM (Data Security Posture Management) has gained attention for providing visibility into data’s location, access, usage, and security. It’s not solely about cloud infrastructure but encompasses all data, including on-premises and SaaS. Discovery is just the start; reducing real risks requires deep insight and actionable security measures. Varonis emphasizes the importance of holistic visibility and automated solutions for effective DSPM and offers tools for assessing and improving data security posture.
**Meeting Takeaways:**
1. **Understanding DSPM:**
– Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) is a term gaining popularity in cybersecurity. It is not a new concept, but rather a framework that provides visibility into sensitive data’s location, access, usage, and security configuration.
– Despite being a recent buzzword, DSPM methodologies have been utilized by Varonis since its inception.
2. **Myths and Truths about DSPM:**
– *Myth #1*: DSPM is a completely new concept.
*Truth*: The concepts have existed for some time, but having a specific term helps solidify the approach.
– *Myth #2*: DSPM is solely about cloud infrastructure and DevOps.
*Truth*: DSPM encompasses all areas where data resides, including SaaS applications and on-premises storage, and considers the data’s lifecycle.
– *Myth #3*: DSPM focuses only on the discovery of sensitive data.
*Truth*: Discovery is the initial step, but effective DSPM involves formulating and executing policies to reduce risks and secure data.
– *Myth #4*: Coverage of all data platforms is most important.
*Truth*: Depth of visibility into platforms is crucial to address security challenges effectively.
– *Myth #5*: Workflows automatically resolve security issues.
*Truth*: Workflows can address surface-level problems, but may not tackle the root cause; emphasis should be on outcomes and process effectiveness.
3. **Varonis Approach:**
– Varonis is data-centric and advocates for a comprehensive DSPM solution that covers SaaS, on-premises, private cloud, IaaS, and structured databases.
– The Varonis platform offers a customizable DSPM dashboard for monitoring data security posture, including risk assessment and automation for fixing issues.
– Emphasizes the importance of monitoring user identities and behavior to recognize malicious activity across various platforms.
– Varonis’ Proactive Incident Response team plays a vital role in ensuring data security from day one.
4. **Call to Action:**
– Recommendation to undertake Varonis’ Data Risk Assessment to identify and enhance security posture vulnerabilities.
– The importance of understanding DSPM and implementing robust solutions was stressed, with Varonis’ Data Security Platform presented as an effective choice.
5. **Additional Resources:**
– Reference to a webinar by Varonis’ Mike Thompson for a detailed data security strategy discussion.
– Invitation to listen to a recording for a complete breakdown of DSPM and related myths.
– Availability of the original blog article on the Varonis website for further insights.
**Next Steps:**
– Consider evaluating the organization’s security policies and infrastructure against the insights provided by Varonis regarding DSPM’s effectiveness.
– Explore Varonis’ Data Risk Assessment offering to identify security posture areas that may need reinforcement.
– Share the insights and solutions presented by Varonis with the relevant stakeholders or security teams to inform potential integration into the organization’s cybersecurity framework.