The Importance of Data Security Posture Management in the Cloud: DSPM vs. CSPM

Data breaches are a serious concern for organizations, especially as more data and workloads move to the cloud. With the increasing attack surface against cloud assets, data security in the cloud has become a significant problem. Encryption is not always enough to protect data, and public cloud providers operate under a shared responsibility model, leaving the responsibility for data security in the hands of the customer.

To address these challenges, cloud security posture management (CSPM) and data security posture management (DSPM) have emerged as essential components of enterprise security. While CSPM focuses on managing cloud misconfigurations, DSPM provides unified data security and compliance posture. It tracks data wherever it’s located in public, multi-cloud, or hybrid cloud environments, providing additional security protections for structured and unstructured data.

It’s crucial for organizations to deploy both CSPM and DSPM simultaneously for a holistic approach to protecting cloud and hybrid cloud environments. However, if a choice must be made, DSPM is the platform that protects the most crucial resource – data. IBM Security Guardium Insights SaaS DSPM offers essential visibility and insights to help ensure sensitive data is secure and compliant.

For organizations looking to enhance their data security strategy, considering DSPM alongside CSPM is essential. By having all bases covered, organizations can better protect their sensitive data and mitigate the risk of data breaches.