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Glossary Term Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

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What is Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)?

DSPM discovers, classifies, and monitors sensitive data across clouds to reduce data risk from misconfiguration and excessive access.

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Understanding Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

Data Security Posture Management DSPM is a category of security tooling that discovers, classifies, and continuously monitors sensitive data across cloud and on-premises environments to assess and reduce data risk. DSPM identifies where sensitive data resides, who can access it, and how it flows, flagging misconfigurations, excessive permissions, and exposure. It shifts security focus from infrastructure to the data itself, complementing CSPM and CNAPP solutions.

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