Overview of Connectors¶
Privacera provides a comprehensive data governance and security solution designed to simplify and streamline the management of data privacy, security, and compliance. The platform offers three key types of connectors:
- Access Connectors – Enforce fine-grained access control across diverse data sources from a central platform.
- Discovery Connectors – Automatically scan and classify sensitive data to support governance and compliance.
- Encryption Connectors – Protect sensitive data through seamless, policy-driven encryption at rest and in transit.
Connector Types¶
1. Access Connectors¶
Key Features¶
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Seamless Integration: Supports a variety of data sources across major cloud providers, on-premises systems, and big data platforms, ensuring compatibility with diverse data environments.
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Centralized Policy Management: Allows organizations to manage access policies from a single location, simplifying enforcement of governance rules and enhancing regulatory compliance.
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Real-time Monitoring and Auditing: Offers real-time visibility into data access and usage, enabling anomaly detection and generation of audit reports to meet compliance standards.
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Scalability and Performance: Built to support large-scale data environments, ensuring high performance and reliability for enterprise deployments.
Benefits¶
- Enhanced Security: Enforces consistent security policies across all data sources, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
- Simplified Compliance: Centralized policy management and auditing capabilities help meet regulatory requirements efficiently.
- Operational Efficiency: Automates policy enforcement, reducing manual overhead and allowing teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
2. Discovery Connectors¶
Key Features¶
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Comprehensive Data Discovery: Automatically scans and identifies sensitive data across databases, data lakes, and cloud storage.
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Classification and Tagging: Categorizes sensitive data into predefined classifications and applies tags for simplified management and policy enforcement.
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Policy-Driven Discovery: Supports the creation of custom discovery policies aligned with organizational compliance and governance requirements.
Benefits¶
- Improved Data Visibility: Offers a complete view of where sensitive data resides across the organization.
- Better Compliance: Ensures all sensitive data is identified and governed, aiding regulatory compliance.
- Automation Efficiency: Reduces manual discovery effort and potential human error through automation.
3. Encryption Connectors¶
Key Features¶
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End-to-End Data Encryption: Encrypts data both at rest and in transit to protect against unauthorized access.
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Key Management Integration: Works with key management systems (KMS) to securely manage encryption keys.
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Granular Encryption Policies: Enables detailed policies specifying which data should be encrypted and under what conditions.
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Transparent Encryption: Requires no changes to existing applications, minimizing disruption to operations.
Benefits¶
- Data Protection: Strong encryption safeguards sensitive information from breaches and unauthorized access.
- Compliance Support: Facilitates adherence to data protection regulations through secure encryption practices.
- Seamless Deployment: Integrates with existing infrastructure, enabling encryption without major workflow changes.
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