IBM Guardium Support | Cyber Shield

Deployment and Configuration

Data Discovery and Classification

Deployment and Configuration

Installation and configuration of Guardium infrastructure
Integration with databases, cloud platforms
Setting up Guardium components such as collectors, aggregators, and S-TAP (Software Tap) agents

Policy Management

Data Discovery and Classification

Deployment and Configuration

Defining access control policies and setting up alerts for unauthorized access attempts.
Implementing anomaly detection policies to identify unusual behavior.
Reviewing and fine-tuning policies to minimize false positives.

Data Discovery and Classification

Data Discovery and Classification

Data Discovery and Classification

Performing automated scans to locate Personally Identifiable Information (PII), financial records, and sensitive files.
Mapping data to regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.
Assisting in data governance by providing visibility into where sensitive data resides.

Monitoring and Alerts

Audit and Compliance Reporting

Data Discovery and Classification

Configuring real-time activity logging to detect unauthorized access or policy violations.
Implementing automated alerts for suspicious database queries or login attempts.
Integration with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platforms for centralized alert management.

Audit and Compliance Reporting

Audit and Compliance Reporting

Audit and Compliance Reporting

Generating pre-configured reports for GDPR, PCI DSS, SOX, HIPAA, and other regulatory bodies.
Scheduling automated compliance reports to be shared with stakeholders.
Providing detailed logs for forensic investigations and internal audits.

Patch Management and Upgrades

Audit and Compliance Reporting

Audit and Compliance Reporting

Installing security patches for Guardium appliances and software updates.
Ensuring compatibility with database and OS upgrades.
Implementing zero-downtime upgrades to minimize service disruptions.

Incident Response Support

Incident Response Support

Incident Response Support

Investigating alerts and logs to trace the source of unauthorized activity.
Providing recommendations and executing mitigation steps.
Supporting post-incident reviews and implementing measures to prevent future breaches.