Innovator Spotlight: Concentric

Data security is more critical than ever as organizations manage vast amounts of sensitive information across cloud and on-premises environments. According to a 2023 report by Varonis, over 53% of companies have over 1,000 sensitive files open to every employee, creating significant risks of data breaches and unauthorized access.

Traditional data loss prevention (DLP) tools struggle to provide adequate protection because they rely heavily on predefined rules and manual classifications. Concentric AI addresses this challenge with an autonomous data security solution powered by AI and deep learning, enabling businesses to discover, monitor, and secure their sensitive data without the need for complex policies or manual interventions.

Dan K Anderson, a CISO and vCISO with expertise in data governance and protection, explains: “The sheer volume and variety of data that organizations handle today make it impossible to secure everything with traditional tools. Concentric AI’s approach to data security uses AI-driven analysis to understand data contextually, allowing businesses to protect what matters most without drowning in complexity.”

Concentric AI’s platform automates the discovery and protection of sensitive data, ensuring that businesses can secure their information with precision and scalability.

Concentric AI delivers a data security governance platform that autonomously discovers and protects sensitive information across both structured and unstructured data sources. The platform leverages advanced AI and deep learning to automatically categorize and analyze data based on context, enabling organizations to identify where their sensitive information is located, who has access to it, and how it’s being used. By understanding the context in which data is created and shared, Concentric AI provides granular visibility and control, making it easy to secure critical information without relying on cumbersome manual processes.

A key differentiator of Concentric AI is its ability to eliminate the need for predefined rules or manual classification. Instead, the platform’s AI-driven approach continuously monitors data in real time, detecting changes in sensitivity, access patterns, and sharing behavior. This allows organizations to automatically identify risks such as data exposure, misconfigurations, and unauthorized access, while also providing proactive recommendations to mitigate these risks before they lead to a breach.

Concentric AI’s platform integrates seamlessly with existing security tools and workflows, offering centralized management and easy deployment. By providing real-time insights and automated protection for sensitive data, Concentric AI empowers businesses to stay compliant, secure their intellectual property, and reduce the risk of data loss without adding unnecessary complexity to their operations.

Concentric AI also secures generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot. The platform uniquely monitors user questions to Microsoft Copilot and data access requests made by Copilot to service those requests. It then identifies risky data access scenarios by Copilot involving sensitive data such as PII, business confidential data, IP, and financial data. Concentric AI conducts seamless classification and enforces permissions-driven access governance of requested data. It also offers search capabilities reporting specific requests initiated by users to Copilot and the data that was accessed, and logs an organization’s top users leveraging Copilot and their requests for sensitive data access.

“Data security should be as dynamic as the data itself. At Concentric AI, we’re redefining how organizations protect their sensitive information by leveraging AI and deep learning to automate the entire process. Our platform provides unmatched visibility and control, allowing businesses to focus on what matters most—without the headaches of traditional DLP,” said Karthik Krishnan, CEO and Co-Founder of Concentric AI.

“Concentric AI has transformed how we manage our data security. The platform’s ability to autonomously identify and protect our sensitive information has saved us countless hours of manual work. We now have complete visibility into our data environment, and the peace of mind that our most critical assets are secure,” said the CISO of a leading healthcare provider.

Call to Action

Concentric AI offers a groundbreaking approach to data security that combines AI-driven analysis, automated protection, and real-time insights. By eliminating the need for manual classification and complex policies, Concentric AI allows organizations to secure their sensitive information with precision and scalability.

Learn how Concentric AI can safeguard your data

visit https://concentric.ai/contact-us/ to schedule a free demo and explore their capabilities.  Find them on Twitter(X): @Concentric_AI #datasecurity #AIsecurity #DLP

About the Author

Dan K. Anderson, Winner Top Global CISO of the year 2023

Dan currently serves as a vCISO and On-Call Roving reporter for Cyber Defense Magazine. BSEE, MS Computer Science, MBA Entrepreneurial focus, CISA, CRISC, CBCLA, C|EH, PCIP, and ITIL v3. Dan’s work includes consulting premier teaching hospitals such as Stanford Medical Center, Harvard’s Boston Children’s Hospital, University of Utah Hospital, and large Integrated Delivery Networks such as Sutter Health, Catholic Healthcare West, Kaiser Permanente, Veteran’s Health Administration, Intermountain Healthcare and Banner Health. Dan has served in positions as President, CEO, CIO, CISO, CTO, and Director, is currently CEO and Co-Founder of Mark V Security, and Cyber Advisor Board member for Graphite Health. Dan is a USA Hockey level 5 Master Coach. Current volunteering by building the future of Cyber Security professionals through University Board work, the local hacking scene, and mentoring students, co-workers, and CISO’s.