IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption
Encrypt sensitive data in the cloud and on premises.
Overview
IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption provides capabilities for encrypting sensitive data in databases, files, and containers to help organizations meet security and compliance requirements. It offers centralized key management and policy-based access controls to protect data across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments without requiring changes to applications or infrastructure.
✨ Key Features
- Transparent data encryption for files and databases
- Container data encryption
- Centralized enterprise key management
- Role-based access control and data access logging
- Tokenization and data masking
- Support for FIPS 140-2 Level 3 HSMs
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with the broader IBM Security Guardium ecosystem for unified data security
- Strong support for container and Kubernetes environments
- Comprehensive solution covering files, databases, and applications from a single vendor
- Enterprise-grade scalability and performance
Unique Value: Delivers comprehensive, centrally managed data-at-rest encryption that scales to meet the demands of large enterprises, with deep integration into the broader IBM data security framework.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Database encryption for large enterprises
- File-level encryption on servers across hybrid clouds
- Data protection in Kubernetes and OpenShift environments
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Individual desktop file encryption
- Small business email security
- Simple encrypted cloud storage for consumers
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to competitors, IBM Guardium Data Encryption offers tighter integration with other data security functions like data activity monitoring (DAM) and vulnerability assessments within the Guardium platform, providing a more unified security posture.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (IBM Expert Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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