
Comprehensive Data Discovery across the Data Lifecycle
Exterro Data Discovery gives organizations the tools to proactively manage data security posture and reduce data risk with confidence. Leverage our AI-powered solution for streamlined data discovery and mapping, and ensure that personal and sensitive data is identified, cataloged, and safeguarded in alignment with DSPM best practices.
The world’s most discerning companies trust Exterro for data privacy, security and governance.
Efficiently Enable Data Security Posture Management to Reduce Risk Across All Data Sources


Exterro Data Discovery empowers organizations to maintain an agile and secure data security posture by automating critical data security processes. With advanced AI-driven capabilities, this solution provides robust visibility across structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data elements. By proactively identifying, cataloging, and classifying data, including users who have access to this information, Exterro Data Discovery enables companies to reduce risks tied to sensitive data management while supporting rigorous regulatory compliance needs.
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Personal and Sensitive Data Discovery
Exterro Discovery leverages responsible AI to automate the identification of sensitive and regulated data elements across multiple data environments, from cloud to on-premises sources. This high-accuracy discovery reduces data security risks by ensuring that all personal and sensitive data is accounted for and protected.
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Automated Data Mapping
Collaborative workspaces powered by Exterro's automated discovery and classification capabilities allow users to complete their data mapping exercise quickly and efficiently automating the creation of a comprehensive data catalog, including “dark” or “shadow” data in repositories IT may not be aware of. This allows organizations to visualize their data landscape accurately, with minimal manual intervention, supporting effective data security strategies and regulatory alignment.
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Detection of ROT Data
Exterro Discovery helps identify redundant, obsolete, and trivial (ROT) data, especially sensitive data elements that are no longer necessary. This insight enables organizations to enforce data minimization practices, securely delete or anonymize data, and streamline data storage, reducing data exposure and costs.


Access Management and Least Privilege Enforcement
Gain visibility into who has access to personal and sensitive data across your organization. Exterro Discovery facilitates the enforcement of the least privilege principle, helping you monitor, review, and control data access permissions, a critical component in DSPM and essential for reducing potential data breaches.


Iron-Clad Security with Rapid Insights
Exterro Data Discovery is built with security at its core, performing all analysis within the data’s native environment without moving or cloud-storing sensitive information. The solution is also engineered for speed, enabling petabyte-scale data scans that deliver actionable insights in hours, far surpassing our competition.


Quick Integration with Major Applications
Seamlessly connect to all major applications using our extensive list of out of the box connectors. If a connector doesn't already exist, easily build custom connectors to integrate with your unique systems, enhancing flexibility and scalability.
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Learn more about Data Discovery and other keys to a successful privacy program.

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Data Discovery Product Brief
Learn about Exterro Data Discovery, the fastest way to find, identify and classify personal information, determine data policy compliance, and calculate risk across your data landscape.

White Papers
3 Steps to Mitigating Risk from Hidden Data
Download this resource to learn about the risks created by data that might not show up on your organization's conventional data inventory - but can be found with robust data discovery.

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