Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

BigID’s DSPM Advantage

Unmatched Coverage: Structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data across multicloud, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid environments. Others scan a fraction of your landscape – we scan it all, across data & AI
Identity-Aware Discovery: See not just what data you have, but who it belongs to and who has access—linking data risk to real identities, not just buckets and blobs.
Best-in-Class Classification: Ranked #1 in speed, scale, and accuracy. Patented classification engine with AI-assisted tuning and 1,500+ classifiers. No other DSPM comes close in accuracy and depth.
Beyond Visibility Into Action: Automate remediation: delete toxic data, redact secrets, revoke risky access, enforce retention, and stop exposures before they spread.
AI + Data Ready: Purpose-built for the AI era. Govern AI training sets, track lineage, and prevent shadow AI from leaking sensitive data.

Other DSPM Tools Stop Short. BigID Goes Further.

The Difference Between Seeing Risk and Solving It

Broadest Coverage

Don’t settle for point tools limited to cloud blobs. BigID scans across multicloud, SaaS, IaaS, hybrid, on-prem, and dev environments – because real risk doesn’t stop at buckets.

Identity-Aware Access

See not just what data exists, but who has it and how it’s used. Others stop at “what.” BigID connects it to “who.”

AI + Data Ready

Most DSPMs weren’t built for AI. BigID was. Govern AI training data, pipelines, and shadow AI risks before they become breaches.

Beyond Dashboards

Other DSPM vendors stop at visibility. BigID takes you further – automating remediation to delete, redact, revoke, and retain.

Accuracy That Sticks

Generic classification & scanning leads to false positives. BigID’s patented classification engine (1,500+ classifiers, AI-assisted tuning) delivers accuracy at enterprise scale.

Risk That Matters

Flagging every file isn’t helpful. BigID prioritizes risks by sensitivity, exposure, and business context—so you act on what’s critical, not noise.

Platform, Not Point Tool

Others sell DSPM as a single feature. BigID unifies DSPM, AISPM, Cloud DLP, and Data Security Platform capabilities in one enterprise-ready solution.

Built for Scale

Small-scale scans don’t cut it for global enterprises. BigID scales across petabytes and thousands of sources without breaking.

Compliance Coverage

Check-the-box DSPM misses the mark. BigID aligns DSPM with GDPR, CPRA, HIPAA, the AI Act, and more – so that security and compliance move together.

Action in the Cloud

Others merely point to issues. BigID fixes them – natively, in the cloud, at the source.

Proven by Leaders

Trusted by the world’s biggest banks, healthcare providers, and tech giants. BigID wins where others get stuck in POCs.

Innovation That Lasts

While others chase features, BigID stays ahead: agentic remediation, AI risk governance, identity-aware discovery. Future-proof by design.

Where Other DSPM Tools Stall, Our Customers Succeed

Next-Gen DSPM for Next-Level Enterprises

Point tools can’t keep up with global scale, complex environments, and the pace of AI. BigID is purpose-built for the organizations that can’t afford blind spots or half measures.

Find More.

Breadth that others can’t match: data and AI. structured, unstructured, and semi-structured across multicloud, SaaS, IaaS, hybrid, on-prem, dev, and AI environments.

Understand more.

Move beyond surface-level scans. BigID adds contextual classification and identity-aware discovery — tying data risk to sensitivity, usage, and access.

Do More.

Visibility alone isn’t enough. BigID automates remediation: revoke risky permissions, delete toxic data, redact secrets, enforce retention — in the cloud and at the source.

Scale More.

Architected for petabytes, not pilots. From global banks to tech giants, BigID handles thousands of sources and billions of records without breaking.

Govern More.

Purpose-built for compliance. BigID aligns DSPM with GDPR, CPRA, HIPAA, the AI Act, and industry mandates — so security and compliance stay in lockstep.

Future-Proof More.

DSPM designed for tomorrow: secure AI training sets, prevent shadow AI leaks, govern model pipelines, and extend control as AI risk evolves.

Watch BigID DSPM Do What Others Can’t

👉 See how BigID delivers the industry’s only fully integrated DSPM solution with built-in Data Access Governance (DAG) and Data Activity Monitoring (DAM) — for both structured and unstructured data across cloud and on-prem.

The DSPM Difference Starts Here

Others give you snapshots. BigID gives you outcomes. If your DSPM stops at visibility, you’re exposed. BigID is the only platform that discovers, remediates, and governs data at scale.

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FAQs

What is DSPM?

DSPM stands for “data security posture management.” Put simply, DSPM provides organizations with powerful tools to identify sensitive data, prevent data exposure, and reduce the risk of data breaches.

It is a process and framework that helps businesses manage and enhance the security posture of the data store they own. It involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating data-related risks, including data loss, data leakage, and data exfiltration, across both on-premises and cloud environments. DSPM provides continuous monitoring, compliance auditing, risk management, and remediation strategies to protect sensitive data (across both structured and unstructured data) and ensure regulatory compliance.

You can read more about it in our guide to data security posture management.

Why should I use DSPM?

You should use DSPM solution to enhance your organization’s data security by continuously monitoring for data security risks. DSPM enables visibility into where data is stored and how it might be compromised. It helps identify and mitigate risks, ensures compliance with regulations, enforces security policies, and provides actionable insights to prevent data breaches, thereby safeguarding data at risk and maintaining regulatory compliance.

How does DSPM work to protect sensitive data?

DSPM starts with data identification and mapping, which tells you where all your data is, across cloud data stores. It then goes on to classify sensitive data and monitor how it is used. The platform will also assess the security policies in place to protect this data and enhance overall security solutions, addressing potential security gaps.

It also looks at who has access to that data, which is crucial for identity and access management. It then modifies and automates security policies to mitigate data vulnerabilities and compliance violations, ensuring data movement is secure. As a result, it proactively enforces data security and privacy, which helps your security and mitigates data risk.

How is DSPM different from cloud security posture management (CSPM)?

DSPM focuses on managing data flow security for both on-premises and cloud environments, emphasizing discovery, classification, and protection of sensitive data. CSPM, on the other hand, is specifically concerned with the security of data within cloud environments, addressing configuration management, compliance, and risk management within cloud infrastructure. While DSPM covers a broader scope including data security policies and risk assessments, CSPM focuses primarily on securing cloud-specific assets and configurations. Read more on DSPM vs CSPM.

What are the different types of data?

In DSPM and data security, data may be typically categorized into:

Structured Data: Organized in fixed formats, such as databases (e.g., customer records, financial data).
Unstructured Data: Lacks a predefined structure, such as emails, documents, and multimedia files.
Sensitive Data: Includes personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI), and financial data, which require strict security measures to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.