
Barracuda Data Inspector is a cloud-based security solution that automatically scans and remediates sensitive data and malicious files in Microsoft OneDrive for Business and SharePoint environments. It helps organizations identify data risks, support regulatory compliance, and detect dormant malware without the need for hardware or software installation.
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Barracuda Networks
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Barracuda Data Inspector is a cloud-based security solution that automatically scans and remediates sensitive data and malicious files in Microsoft OneDrive for Business and SharePoint environments. It helps organizations identify data risks, support regulatory compliance, and detect dormant malware without the need for hardware or software installation.
Key Features
Sensitive Data Detection Identifies improperly stored sensitive information in SharePoint and OneDrive
- Scans for Social Security numbers, credit card information, and network credentials
- Detects sensitive data in images, including photos, screenshots, and document scans
Customizable Data Classification Allows creation of custom data classifiers for specific information types
- Identify employee or student IDs
- Detect project codenames and proprietary information
Malware Detection and Remediation Finds and removes dormant malware in SharePoint and OneDrive
- Identifies viruses, ransomware, and other malicious files
- Remediates threats at the source to prevent accidental activation
Compliance Support Assists in meeting regulatory requirements such as GDPR and CCPA
- Provides redacted previews of sensitive data
- Offers comprehensive scan and audit logs for compliance requests
Automated Alerts and Notifications Keeps administrators informed about potential security issues
- Customizable email alerts for newly identified threats
- Automated notifications for users attempting to store sensitive data
Benefits
Enhanced Data Security Improves protection of sensitive information stored in cloud environments
- Reduces risk of data breaches and unauthorized access
- Prevents accidental exposure of confidential data
Simplified Compliance Management
- Streamlines the process of maintaining regulatory complianceEasily identify and remediate non-compliant data storage
- Provides necessary documentation for audits and reports
Improved Threat Prevention Proactively addresses potential security risks in cloud storage
- Eliminates dormant malware before it can be activated
- Reduces the risk of costly cyberattacks
Increased User Awareness Helps educate employees about proper data handling practices
- Notifies users when attempting to store sensitive information
- Promotes a culture of data security within the organization