Data Access Security

Discover and classify sensitive data

Quickly discover and classify sensitive data, visualize risks, and take action — all from a single, identity-aware platform view.

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Challenge & solution

Improve identity and data context

Understanding where sensitive data resides is the first step toward securing it. SailPoint Data Access Security delivers automated data discovery and classification capabilities to help organizations discover, classify, and govern data across on-prem, SaaS, and hybrid environments.

Find and protect your sensitive data:

  • Identify and secure IP and sensitive business information

  • Automate data discovery to enhance compliance posture

  • Enforce consistent labeling to strengthen data governance

  • Reduce manual effort with intelligent, accurate classification

Benefits

Deep visibility. Actionable context.

Data Access Security helps organizations protect sensitive data, maintain compliance, and minimize the risk of data leakage . Reduce manual effort, minimize false positives, and enforce consistent labeling across hybrid environments.

Automatically uncover sensitive data

Pinpoint where sensitive information resides — from PII and financial records to intellectual property. SailPoint uses content-aware detection and customizable rules to classify data accurately across your environment, reducing manual effort and blind spots.

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Datasheet

Data Access Security Data Sheet

Learn how Data Access Security discovers, governs, and secures critical data across the enterprise.

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SOLUTION BRIEF

Extend identity governance to data

Learn how SailPoint empowers security teams to protect sensitive data while advancing zero trust.

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Blog

Unlock smarter data governance

See how SailPoint helps you find the right data owners for your organization’s sensitive information.

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Advanced Capabilities

Take your identity security solution even further

The SailPoint Identity Security Cloud delivers the essentials for most organizations. SailPoint also offers advanced capabilities for specific needs.

Machine Identity Security

Effortlessly manage and secure service accounts, bots/RPAs, and other machine accounts.

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Non-Employee Risk Management

Execute risk-based identity access and lifecycle management strategies for non-employees.

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Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management

Identity security for infrastructure-as-a-service is a must-have for the modern enterprise.

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Access Risk Management

Real-time access risk analysis and identification of potential risks

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Related industries

Data Access Security by industry

Explore how SailPoint helps industry leaders govern access to sensitive data, meet compliance requirements, and reduce risk.

Financial services

Govern access to financial data to help protect against insider threats and regulatory fines.

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Government

Help protect citizen data by controlling sensitive access across federal, state, and local agencies.

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Manufacturing

Help safeguard proprietary designs by controlling access to operational and supplier data.

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faq

SailPoint Data discovery and classification FAQ

What is data discovery and classification?

Data discovery and classification is the process of identifying where sensitive data resides and labeling it based on content, context, and regulatory requirements. It enables organizations to secure information, helps meet compliance mandates, and governs access based on data sensitivity.

Why is data classification important for identity security?

Data classification helps identity security teams align access controls with the sensitivity of the data. By knowing what data is sensitive and where it lives, organizations can apply the right identity-based governance policies, enforce least privilege, and reduce the risk of data breaches. Data classification also helps highlight sensitive access that might be subject to regulation, expediting targeted compliance efforts.

How does SailPoint help with data discovery?

SailPoint automates the discovery of sensitive data — including PII, financial records, and IP — across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. It uses content-aware detection to uncover blind spots and deliver complete visibility into your data landscape.

Can SailPoint classify unstructured data?

Yes. SailPoint automatically classifies unstructured data such as documents, spreadsheets, and collaboration files. By applying intelligent, policy-based classification, Data Access Security helps organizations secure sensitive information and reduce the risk of unauthorized access or data leakage.

What are the benefits of automated data classification?

Automated data classification reduces manual effort, improves accuracy, and ensures consistent labeling across systems. It enables security teams to prioritize high-risk data, enforce policies efficiently, and maintain compliance with minimal operational overhead.

How does SailPoint support data compliance and audits?

SailPoint provides a detailed data inventory, audit trails, and access visibility that help organizations respond quickly to regulatory audits. SailPoint also combines data classification, access analysis, and real-time monitoring to give organizations visibility into sensitive data access. This enables them to demonstrate audit readiness and meet regulatory requirements with confidence.

Who benefits from SailPoint’s data discovery and classification?

IT and security teams, identity governance professionals, and IAM administrators benefit from SailPoint’s capabilities. It helps them uncover hidden data risks, govern access effectively, and integrate data protection into their broader identity security strategy.

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