Varonis focuses on the thing attackers are actually after: data. The platform discovers where sensitive data lives, who can access it, who actually does access it, and whether those access patterns are normal or suspicious.
The Data Security Platform maps permissions across file servers, NAS devices, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Google Drive, Salesforce, and databases. It identifies overexposed data — files accessible to every employee, folders with broken inheritance, stale permissions — and can automatically remediate excessive access.
User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) build behavioral profiles for every user and service account. When someone starts accessing files they’ve never touched, downloading unusual volumes, or accessing data outside business hours, Varonis flags it. That’s critical for catching insider threats and compromised accounts.
Data classification engines automatically label sensitive content — PII, PHI, financial records, intellectual property — using pattern matching and AI. For compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX, knowing exactly where regulated data sits is essential. Varonis serves over 7,700 customers and is widely considered the leader in data-centric security.
