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Enterprise Recon

by Ground Labs · Since 2007
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Quick facts
VendorGround Labs
Year launched2007
StatusActive
Location1320 Arrow Point Dr Suite 501 #TW139 Cedar Park, TX 78613, United States
Countries servedGlobal
Languages10
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About Enterprise Recon

Enterprise Recon is a data discovery and PII scanning solution from Ground Labs that enables organizations to find and remediate sensitive data across platforms. It combines Enterprise Recon, Card Recon, and Ground Labs SDK to support comprehensive data management and discovery. Additionally, it offers DSPM (Preview) and consulting services to assist organizations in maintaining compliance with data protection regulations. Enterprise Recon is designed to help businesses identify potential data risks and ensure sensitive information is adequately safeguarded. Key capabilities: data discovery PII scanning compliance reporting integration with existing systems consulting services Best for: organizations that need effective management of sensitive data across various platforms.

Enterprise Recon by Ground Labs is a robust data discovery solution built to help organizations identify, classify, and secure sensitive data across their entire digital environment. Designed with compliance, privacy, and data protection in mind, it caters to a broad spectrum of users including IT security teams, compliance officers, software engineers, and privacy consultants. The software excels in discovering structured and unstructured data in real time across endpoints, servers, databases, cloud platforms, and email systems. Its core strengths lie in its ability to detect over 300 predefined data types—including PCI, PII, PHI, and GDPR-relevant data—enabling organizations to proactively manage risks and meet regulatory obligations with confidence. The user interface of Enterprise Recon is clean and professional, with a layout that supports deep functionality without overwhelming the user. Navigation is organized via a centralized dashboard that offers high-level visibility into the data discovery process. Users can quickly initiate scans, view alerts, and track remediation activities. The interface employs a role-based design, which is especially helpful for larger teams where responsibilities are divided across data governance, security, and compliance functions.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Extremely Fast & Accurate: Uses proprietary GLASS Technology™ for rapid, precise data discovery with few false positives.
  • +Comprehensive Coverage: Scans vast data types (PII, PHI, PCI) across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments in over 50 countries.
  • +Powerful Remediation: Offers immediate actions like redaction, erasure, and encryption.
  • +Strong Compliance Focus: Aids adherence to major global regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, etc.).
  • +Customizable: Allows creation of custom data patterns with a no-code visual builder (GLASS Studio™).
  • +Detailed Insights: Provides risk scoring, access governance, and BI integration for deep analytics.
What users flag
  • Complexity: As a comprehensive enterprise solution, initial deployment and configuration might be complex.
  • Integration Specificity: While it integrates with Microsoft Purview, the ease of integration with other non-Microsoft DLP/security tools isn't explicitly detailed.

Features

Key features

On-Demand Compliance Scanning
Provides robust scanning capabilities with over 300 pre-configured personal data types, covering 50+ countries, to ensure continuous compliance with global privacy regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA).
Rapid & Accurate Data Discovery (GLASS Technology™)
Utilizes proprietary GLASS Technology™ for exceptionally fast (20x-100x faster than RegEx) and highly accurate identification of sensitive structured and unstructured data with fewer false positives, optimized for large-scale environments.
Comprehensive Data Location Coverage
Scans across a broad range of locations, including on-premises platforms, databases, email systems, archive storage, and all major cloud solution providers (AWS, Azure, Rackspace, Box, etc.).
Instant Remediation Capabilities
Offers immediate actions for rogue data, including redaction, secure erasure, quarantine, and encryption, enabling rapid response to mitigate data exposure.
Data Access Governance
Provides visibility into file access restrictions, identifying users or groups with access levels, and allowing for the revocation of unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Data Risk Mapping & Business Intelligence
Applies risk scoring to discovered data for prioritization, and integrates with ODBC-compatible applications (like PowerBI, Tableau) for detailed data analytics and comprehensive compliance reporting.
Data Classification with Microsoft Purview Integration
Integrates with Microsoft Purview to apply persistent metadata for data classification, enhancing the effectiveness of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies.
GLASS Studio™ for Custom Patterns
An intuitive, no-code visual builder that allows users to easily create and test custom data patterns for proprietary and non-standard sensitive information.

Additional features

Deployment Options
Available for appliance, server-based installation, and cloud deployment (Enterprise Recon Cloud on AWS).
Pre-configured Agents
Utilizes pre-configured agents for streamlined deployment and scanning.
On-premises Data Discovery
Scans structured and unstructured data stores across on-premises platforms, databases, email, and archive storage.
Cloud Data Discovery
Comprehensive scanning compatible with major cloud providers including Amazon AWS, Microsoft (Azure), Rackspace, Box, Google Cloud Storage, Microsoft OneDrive Business, and SharePoint Online.
Rapid Remediation Actions
Supports instant remediation actions such as redaction, secure erasure, quarantine, and encryption for discovered sensitive data.
Data Access Governance
Views and manages file access restrictions, identifies users/groups with access, and allows revocation of unauthorized access.
Data Classification
Integrates with Microsoft Purview to apply data classification as persistent metadata, improving DLP effectiveness.
Data Security Management
Discovers sensitive data locations, identifies data access, and assesses the security posture of host systems.
Data Risk Mapping
Applies risk scoring to scan data, enabling risk profiling and prioritization for remediation and management efforts.
Advanced Business Intelligence Integration
Easy integration with ODBC-compatible applications (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) for detailed data analytics and reporting.
GLASS Technology™
Proprietary pattern-matching technology offering unmatched speed (20x-100x faster than RegEx) and exceptional accuracy with fewer false positives.
Optimized for Performance
Uses distributed scanning models and Stream APIs for sequential scanning, ensuring high performance (2x-1000x faster) on large data volumes with minimal system resource impact.
Comprehensive Data Pattern Library
Access to over 300 pre-defined personal data types, including PII, PHI, and PCI, covering 50+ countries.
Customizable Data Patterns (GLASS Studio™)
Provides GLASS Studio, an intuitive, no-code visual builder with pattern templates and instant test features for creating bespoke data patterns for proprietary or non-standard data types.
Complex File Analysis (Parser APIs)
Extracts text from all content types, including decoding image, audio, and compressed files into common archive formats for analysis.
Metadata Analysis & Remediation
Supports the analysis and remediation of metadata associated with files.
Full File Scanning
Capable of scanning entire files, not just headers or summaries.
Structured and Unstructured Data Scanning
Versatile scanning across different data formats.
OCR, Image, and Audio Scanning
Ability to identify sensitive data within scanned images, faxes, and audio files.
In-Memory Scanning
Scans data in active memory for comprehensive coverage.
In Situ Data Remediation
Performs remediation actions directly on the data's original location.
Delegated Remediation
Allows the delegation of remediation tasks to other users for streamlined workflows.
Single and Multi-Scan Reporting
Provides comprehensive reports for individual scans or aggregated across multiple scans.
Investigate Page
Offers a detailed interface for deeper analysis of scan results.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Manages user privileges and roles for secure access to the platform.
Customizable Notifications & Alerts
Configurable alerts for real-time notification of findings or system events.
REST API for Automated Access
Provides an API for programmatic access and integration with other systems.
Installation Assistance & Support
Offers installation support, online knowledgebase, email, telephone, and video support, and complimentary proof-of-concept.
Active Directory Integration
Integrates with Active Directory for centralized user management.
Two-factor Authentication (2FA)
Enhances login security.
Network Discovery
Identifies network assets for scanning.
Windows Server 2025 Support
Compatible with the latest Windows Server environments.
Database Support
Extensive support for various databases including IBM DB2, Informix, InterSystems Caché, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, SAP HANA, Sybase/SAP ASE, and Teradata.

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