CIOInsider India Magazine
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Ravi Ithal
Co-Founder & CTO
In recent years, India has emerged as a vibrant hub for technology startups, reflecting a dynamic and rapidly growing ecosystem. With a burgeoning pool of tech talent, increasing investment from venture capital, and a supportive government framework, Indian startups are making significant strides in various sectors, including fintech, health tech, and cybersecurity. This growth is fuelled by a blend of innovation, entrepreneurship, and a deep understanding of emerging technologies and market needs. Among the many notable startups, a few stand out for their ground breaking contributions and potential to shape the future of technology.
One such pioneering company is Normalyze Inc, a firm that has redefined the landscape of data security with its innovative approach to Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). Recognizing that traditional data security solutions struggled to keep up with the rapid pace of technological advancement and the growing complexity of IT environments, Normalyze embarked on a mission to address these challenges. The company has harnessed the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop a cutting-edge platform designed to offer deep visibility into data security, proactive threat detection, and automated responses.
Normalyze’s platform provides comprehensive protection for critical assets across hybrid cloud infrastructures, ensuring that organizations can safeguard their valuable and sensitive data. Their solution not only helps in mitigating risks but also assists organizations in complying with regulatory requirements, enabling them to confidently embrace the cloud without compromising security. By leading the charge in DSPM, Normalyze empowers businesses to navigate the complexities of modern data environments and stay ahead of emerging threats. Let’s read more about
Normalyze in this one on one interaction.
What are your key offerings that enhance businesses' overall security & compliance efforts?
At Normalyze, our core focus is on delivering precise data security and compliance across diverse environments. Our flagship offering, the patented One-Pass Scanner™, uses AI for rapid, in-place data discovery and classification. This tool accurately identifies and classifies valuable and sensitive data at scale, maintaining IT control and complying with stringent data protection regulations without moving the data.
With the most accurate AI-driven scanning and classification, we enable organizations to proactively secure their data & prevent breaches
We pride ourselves on having the most accurate classification capabilities in the market. Our platform features out-of-the box classifiers for identifying sensitive data and custom classifiers for proprietary data. Continuous classification and OCR capa-bilities ensure that all data, including text in documents and images, is accurately categorized.
For risk management, our Data Valuator assigns a monetary value to data, helping prioritize the security of critical assets. The Data Risk Navigator offers a comprehensive view of potential attack paths, and the Access Graph visualizes access relationships to help identify vulnerabilities. Our AI-Driven 'Ask Me Anything Queries' provide quick risk assessments and AI-generated remediation steps, validated by security experts. With anomaly detection that monitors user behavior for suspicious activity, we enable organizations to proactively secure their data and prevent breaches.
How do you stay ahead of the innovation curve?
At Normalyze, staying ahead of the innovation curve is a team-wide effort fueled by our talented team and our dedication to customer feedback. Our product and R&D teams are constantly pushing the limits of data security, not just following but setting trends by
exploring new technologies, developing advanced features, and continually refining our platform to tackle modern cybersecurity challenges.
Our go-to-market team is equally crucial in this process. By engaging with customers, partners, and prospects, they gather essential insights into evolving needs and challenges. This feedback is then translated into actionable requirements for our developers. The close collaboration between our R&D and go-to market teams ensures that our solutions are both innovative and highly relevant to the real-world needs of our users.
How is the team structured, & what level of expertise do they bring?
The Normalyze team is a highly skilled group with over 300 years of combined experience in cybersecurity, data science, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise software. Our leadership consists of seasoned professionals who have successfully built and scaled security companies, offering deep knowledge and strategic insight. Our engineering and product teams are made up of innovators with backgrounds from leading tech companies, united by a mission to tackle the toughest data security challenges. This extensive expertise, combined with a collaborative culture and commitment to continuous learning, allows us to provide cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.
What are the upcoming plans for Normalyze?
Normalyze is set to advance by expanding our platform’s capabilities to provide even more comprehensive protection across on-premises, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments. We aim to enhance our AI-driven features with more advanced anomaly detection and predictive analytics to better support security teams. Additionally, we are developing deeper integrations with other security tools and cloud platforms to build a more unified security ecosystem.
As the DSPM market evolves, Normalyze plans to lead the way with innovative solutions that address emerging threats and compliance challenges. We are also focused on expanding our global customer base to help organizations of all sizes secure their data and maintain customer trust. Our journey is just beginning, and we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.
