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Cloud-based Data Security Posture Management with DataSunrise

Cloud-based Data Security Posture Management with DataSunrise

In today's digital landscape, data breaches pose an unprecedented threat to organizations worldwide. According to global data, 68% of security breaches stem from unintentional human actions – either through accidental errors or falling victim to social engineering attacks – regardless of third-party involvement. This alarming figure underscores the critical importance of implementing robust cloud security solutions. Modern enterprises must embrace comprehensive Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) to safeguard their valuable digital assets and maintain competitive advantage in an increasingly hostile cyber environment.

DataSunrise's DSPM architecture integrates data asset analysis through metadata updates, creating a continuous cycle between data discovery and protection processes. — DataSunrise’s DSPM architecture integrates data asset analysis through metadata updates, creating a continuous cycle between data discovery and protection processes.

What is Data Security Posture Management?

Data Security Posture Management represents a revolutionary approach to protecting organizational data assets in cloud environments. At its core, DSPM encompasses the systematic identification, assessment, and ongoing management of security risks across cloud-based data infrastructure. Unlike traditional security measures, DSPM provides organizations with real-time visibility into their security stance while ensuring continuous compliance with regulatory requirements.

The effectiveness of DSPM lies in its ability to provide continuous monitoring and automated analysis of security measures. This proactive approach enables organizations to identify and address potential vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors. Through comprehensive security assessments and automated responses, DSPM tools help organizations maintain a strong security posture while optimizing resource utilization.

The Power of Cloud-Based Discovery

DataSunrise Security Solutions Manager stands at the forefront of cloud-based asset discovery innovation. The platform employs sophisticated scanning techniques to create a comprehensive inventory of an organization's data assets. This discovery process extends across multiple cloud environments, encompassing various data storage systems and database technologies.

DataSunrise Security Solution Manager, managed by security administrators, displaying the configuration for multiple cloud-based assets including virtual machines and databases. The diagram illustrates how data consumers connect to DataSunrise servers configured in high-availability (HA) mode.

The system excels in identifying sensitive data across diverse cloud infrastructures. It can detect and analyze databases and search engines running on EC2 instances, providing detailed insights into data storage and usage patterns. Furthermore, the platform's capability extends to identifying file systems within cloud environments, ensuring no data repository goes unmonitored.

The DataSunrise Security Solutions Manager Dashboard provides a comprehensive view of all data assets discovered within your Account (displayed for Admin users). Each listed resource includes an Actions button that enables you to implement protection measures through your previously configured DataSunrise server, which can be set up through the DS Instances page.

The discovery process includes thorough analysis of both relational and NoSQL databases, creating a complete picture of an organization's data landscape. This comprehensive approach ensures that security measures can be appropriately tailored to protect different types of data storage systems effectively.

Advanced Security Architecture and Implementation

DataSunrise Security Solutions Manager implements a sophisticated security architecture that prioritizes both protection and availability. The platform automatically collects and analyzes AWS account metadata, providing deep insights into network architecture and security configurations. This analysis encompasses virtual private clouds, network configurations, and security group settings, creating a holistic view of the organization's security landscape.

The system's high-availability protection features implement a proxy-based solution that ensures continuous data protection without compromising performance. This approach enables load-balanced access to protected resources while maintaining robust security measures. The platform's automated scaling capabilities ensure that protection measures can grow alongside organizational needs, while redundant security coverage prevents single points of failure.

Deployment Flexibility and Operational Excellence

This tool streamlines the deployment process by automating the creation of DataSunrise instances and enabling you to assign them to protect your specific data assets.

The figure shows a newly created DataSunrise instance. The left column displays the Dictionary name, while the right column shows the web-UI connection address for the DataSunrise server. The instance creation process is automated and includes error detection capabilities.

Organizations can choose between two primary deployment modes, each tailored to specific security requirements. The Discovery Mode utilizes a single instance for sensitive data detection, ideal for initial security assessments and periodic audits. In contrast, the High Availability Mode deploys multiple instances with sophisticated load balancing, providing enhanced protection for critical data assets.

Single-instance configuration of DataSunrise deployment — Comparison of DataSunrise deployment modes: single-instance configuration (left) versus high-availability (HA) configuration (right).

High-availability (HA) configuration of DataSunrise deployment — Comparison of DataSunrise deployment modes: single-instance configuration (left) versus high-availability (HA) configuration (right).

The platform's audit configuration capabilities automate the setup and maintenance of security monitoring. This includes integration with Cloud Option Groups and Parameter Group level implementations, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all data assets. The system generates detailed audit trails, providing valuable insights into data access patterns and potential security incidents.

The third option of asset protection is an audit trail. This is configured as shown below. Note there should be available at least one DataSunrise Instance.

Audit Configuration page displaying a configured instance (‘dsssm-i-…’) that will monitor and audit a PostgreSQL database.

Comprehensive Network Management and Monitoring

Network management capabilities within DataSunrise Security Solutions Manager provide unprecedented visibility into network infrastructure.

Network Manager lists vpc-s available with their subnets and regions.

The system consolidates network information and enables efficient subnet management, streamlining security implementations across complex network architectures. Support for VPC peering connections and Private DNS Zone linking ensures seamless integration with existing network infrastructure.

Regulatory Compliance and Industry Standards

In today's regulatory environment, maintaining compliance with industry standards is crucial. DataSunrise Security Solutions Manager helps organizations meet stringent requirements for regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR. The platform's comprehensive monitoring and protection capabilities ensure that compliance standards are not just met but exceeded, providing peace of mind for security administrators and stakeholders alike.

The system's integration capabilities extend across various cloud services, including Amazon RDS, Amazon Redshift, and numerous EC2-based databases. This broad coverage ensures that organizations can maintain consistent security policies across their entire cloud infrastructure, regardless of the specific technologies in use.

Summary and Conclusions

DataSunrise Security Solutions Manager represents a significant advancement in Data Security Posture Management capabilities. Through its automated discovery, protection, and monitoring features, the platform creates a robust security framework that meets the demands of modern enterprise environments. Organizations benefit from unprecedented visibility into their security posture, automated compliance management, and scalable protection measures that grow alongside their needs.

The platform's comprehensive approach to data security, combined with its flexibility and ease of implementation, makes it an ideal choice for organizations seeking to enhance their security posture in cloud environments. Its DSPM capabilities provide the foundation for a strong security strategy that can adapt to evolving threats while maintaining operational efficiency.

About DataSunrise

DataSunrise continues to lead the industry with cutting-edge database security tools that extend far beyond basic protection measures. Our comprehensive security suite includes sophisticated activity monitoring capabilities that provide real-time insights into database usage patterns. Our vulnerability assessment tools help organizations identify and address potential security weaknesses before they can be exploited.

The platform's data masking capabilities ensure sensitive information remains protected even during use, while access control management features provide granular control over data access. Advanced query analysis and optimization tools help organizations maintain peak performance while ensuring security measures remain effective.

We invite you to experience the power of comprehensive data security firsthand. Visit us online to schedule your personalized online demo and discover how DataSunrise can transform your organization's data security posture. Our team of experts stands ready to help you implement a robust security strategy that meets your specific needs while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.