NetApp Cloud Data Sense
Understand your data to take control of it.
Overview
NetApp Cloud Data Sense is a data governance tool that scans on-premises and cloud data sources to map, categorize, and report on the data it finds. While it is not a data masking tool itself, it is a critical first step in the data masking process. It uses AI to automatically discover and classify sensitive personal information (PII), helping organizations understand their data risk, identify redundant or obsolete data, and prepare for compliance audits. This information is then used to inform a data masking or protection strategy.
✨ Key Features
- AI-driven data discovery and classification
- Support for on-premises and cloud data (structured and unstructured)
- Identification of sensitive data (PII, PCI, HIPAA, etc.)
- Data mapping and reporting dashboards
- Identification of duplicate and inactive data
- Integration with NetApp's storage ecosystem
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with NetApp's storage and data management products.
- AI-powered engine for accurate data context and classification.
- Focus on both cost savings (ROT data) and risk reduction (sensitive data).
Unique Value: Provides the critical visibility into what and where your sensitive data is, enabling you to take control and make informed decisions about protection and masking.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Scanning corporate file shares to find and report on all instances of PII to prepare for a GDPR audit.
- Analyzing cloud storage to identify and delete redundant, obsolete, and trivial (ROT) data to reduce costs.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations that need a tool to actually perform the data masking transformation (as Data Sense only identifies the data).
🏆 Alternatives
Offers tighter integration with NetApp storage environments than general-purpose data discovery tools, providing a more seamless experience for existing NetApp customers.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Free tier for up to 1TB of data.
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