Panda Data Control is a specialized module within WatchGuard’s endpoint security platform designed to help organizations discover, classify, audit, and monitor personal and sensitive data across endpoints and servers. It supports compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR by providing visibility into unstructured data at rest, in use, and in motion. The solution is ideal for organizations seeking to enforce data governance and minimize the risk of data breaches.

Features

• Data Discovery: Identifies personal and sensitive data such as IDs, email addresses, bank account numbers, and social security numbers across endpoints.
• Classification Engine: Automatically classifies discovered data based on sensitivity and regulatory requirements.
• Audit & Monitoring: Tracks access and usage of sensitive data to detect unauthorized or non-compliant activity.
• Custom Search Engine: Locates files containing controlled data types, including copyrighted and confidential materials.
• Endpoint Coverage: Monitors data across endpoints and servers, including data at rest, in use, and in motion.
• Regional Availability: Available in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK.

Benefits

• Regulatory Compliance: Helps organizations meet GDPR and other data protection mandates by identifying and controlling sensitive data.
• Risk Reduction: Minimizes the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access through continuous monitoring.
• Operational Visibility: Provides insights into how sensitive data is stored, accessed, and used across the organization.
• Customizable Control: Enables tailored searches and controls for specific data types and business needs.
• Scalable Deployment: Suitable for organizations of all sizes with cloud-based delivery and centralized management.
• Improved Governance: Supports data governance initiatives by enforcing policies and tracking data movement.