Why DSPM
DataGuard DSPM
- - DataGuard DSPM
    - Secure your data with precision and scale.
- - How It Works
    - Learn how our breakthrough DSPM Solution works.
  - DSPM Approach
    - See how we look at data differently.
  - Zero Trust Assessments
    - Gain an accurate understanding of your data challenges.
Use Cases
- - Use Cases
    - Learn more about our DSPM solution through our hybrid cloud use cases.
- - Data Inventory and Flow Mapping
    - Gain visibility into your data inventory and protect it.
  - Investigation & Detection
    - Answer your data detection and response questions.
  - Zero Trust
    - Implement and maintain zero trust.
  - Compliance & Governance
    - Prove and Maintain your data security compliance.
  - Digital Transformation
    - Accelerate digital transformation and maintain data security at scale.
Technology Partners
- - Technology Partners
    - Become a Symmetry Systems technology partner.
- - Become a Partner
    - Join Symmetry Systems partner program.
Industries
- - Industries
    - See how our DSPM solution supports data-driven organizations of all types.
- - Financial Services & Insurance
    - Solve your financial data security challenges.
  - Technology
    - Protect your proprietary data from IP theft.
  - Federal Government
    - Solve your federal government data security challenges.
  - Healthcare
    - Protect patient information and sensitive data.
  - Retail & Ecommerce
    - Protect your customers and brand reputation.
  - Energy, Oil, & Natural Gas
    - Solve your utility data security challenges.
  - Communications & Media
    - Protect your technologies and applications.
  - Manufacturing
    - Protect your most critical assets.
Resource Library
- - Resources
    - Data security resources for security teams all in one place.
- - Education Center
    - Learn about the latest in data security.
  - Blog
    - Expert industry insight from the Symmetry Systems team.
  - Videos
    - Watch webinars and videos on data security.
Company
- - Company
    - Learn about our company’s values and background.
- - Team
    - Meet the minds behind Symmetry Systems.
  - Careers
    - Join the Symmetry Systems team.
  - Company News
    - Stay updated with the latest in the Symmetry Systems world.
  - Testimonials
    - See how we’ve helped organizations better enhance their data security game.
  - Media Center
    - See what we are up to in the media.
Request a Demo

Why DSPM
DataGuard DSPM
- - DataGuard DSPM
    - Secure your data with precision and scale.
- - How It Works
    - Learn how our breakthrough DSPM Solution works.
  - DSPM Approach
    - See how we look at data differently.
  - Zero Trust Assessments
    - Gain an accurate understanding of your data challenges.
Use Cases
- - Use Cases
    - Learn more about our DSPM solution through our hybrid cloud use cases.
- - Data Inventory and Flow Mapping
    - Gain visibility into your data inventory and protect it.
  - Investigation & Detection
    - Answer your data detection and response questions.
  - Zero Trust
    - Implement and maintain zero trust.
  - Compliance & Governance
    - Prove and Maintain your data security compliance.
  - Digital Transformation
    - Accelerate digital transformation and maintain data security at scale.
Technology Partners
- - Technology Partners
    - Become a Symmetry Systems technology partner.
- - Become a Partner
    - Join Symmetry Systems partner program.
Industries
- - Industries
    - See how our DSPM solution supports data-driven organizations of all types.
- - Financial Services & Insurance
    - Solve your financial data security challenges.
  - Technology
    - Protect your proprietary data from IP theft.
  - Federal Government
    - Solve your federal government data security challenges.
  - Healthcare
    - Protect patient information and sensitive data.
  - Retail & Ecommerce
    - Protect your customers and brand reputation.
  - Energy, Oil, & Natural Gas
    - Solve your utility data security challenges.
  - Communications & Media
    - Protect your technologies and applications.
  - Manufacturing
    - Protect your most critical assets.
Resource Library
- - Resources
    - Data security resources for security teams all in one place.
- - Education Center
    - Learn about the latest in data security.
  - Blog
    - Expert industry insight from the Symmetry Systems team.
  - Videos
    - Watch webinars and videos on data security.
Company
- - Company
    - Learn about our company’s values and background.
- - Team
    - Meet the minds behind Symmetry Systems.
  - Careers
    - Join the Symmetry Systems team.
  - Company News
    - Stay updated with the latest in the Symmetry Systems world.
  - Testimonials
    - See how we’ve helped organizations better enhance their data security game.
  - Media Center
    - See what we are up to in the media.
Request a Demo

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What is a Shadow Database?

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Shadow databases are databases built and used inside businesses and other organizations without the information technology (IT) teams consent or awareness. Shadow databases generally are developed by employees using Google Sheets, Excel spreadsheets, Word documents and other tools on their desktops or shared drives.

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