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Firm Hits $6B Valuation, Eyes Fast Delivery of Unified DSPM, DLP and Identity ToolsCyera’s latest $540 million Series E funding underscores growing urgency among global firms to secure sensitive data before feeding it into AI models. With demand soaring, the startup is investing heavily in DSPM, DLP and identity innovation across cloud and on-prem environments.

Data Security Posture Management Becomes Key to Cloud Visibility But Lacks ControlsThe rapid rise of DSPM has fueled deals by major security firms looking to enhance their platforms. Industry leaders see DSPM as crucial for cloud data visibility, security integration and regulatory compliance. But can standalone DSPM vendors survive, or will they be absorbed by larger platforms?

Data Security Posture Management Becomes Key to Cloud Visibility But Lacks ControlsThe rapid rise of DSPM has fueled deals by major security firms looking to enhance their platforms. Industry leaders see DSPM as crucial for cloud data visibility, security integration and regulatory compliance. But can standalone DSPM vendors survive, or will they be absorbed by larger platforms?

Normalyze’s AI-Powered DSPM Technology Boosts Proofpoint’s Data Visibility, ControlProofpoint will acquire DSPM startup Normalyze to strengthen its data security offerings across cloud, SaaS and hybrid environments. The company aims to give security teams enhanced visibility, control and human-centric risk reduction for sensitive data across complex infrastructures.

Also: Impact of NIS2 Directive in Europe, Cloud Governance ChallengesIn the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed the strategic convergence of data security posture management and data loss prevention technologies, evolving priorities of security leaders and the urgent readiness challenges posed by the NIS2 Directive.

Integration of DSPM Firm Dasera Enhances Data Protection Across Cloud EnvironmentsNetskope’s purchase of Desera enhances its data security posture management capabilities, enabling customers to secure both structured and unstructured data across cloud and on-premises environments. The integration will offer a platform for holistic data protection and security posture management.