Data Minimization

Practice data minimization by only collecting, processing, and storing necessary data

Reduce your data attack surface by eliminating redundant, obsolete, and unnecessary data across environments.

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99%

More shadow data visibile and classified with Cyera

71%

More confidential data visible and classified with Cyera

56%

Less excessive access to sensitive data with Cyera

Source: IDC BV White Paper, sponsored by Cyera, The Business Value of Cyera, #US54797226, September 2026

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Éliminer inutile stockage de données

Ne pas supprimer les données redondantes, obsolètes et sans intérêt (ROT) engendre des risques et des coûts importants et inutiles. Cyera vous aide à identifier et à éliminer en continu et en toute sécurité les données qui ne servent plus un objectif commercial, réglementaire ou opérationnel.

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Discover & classify ROT data at scale

Identify redundant data across cloud and on-prem systems at scale so you can confidently remove what’s unnecessary and meet regulatory requirements.

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Enforce retention & defensible deletion

Automatically flag data retention issues to enforce defensible deletion and minimize unnecessary storage.

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Retain only relevant, compliant data

Reduce data security and privacy risks by ensuring only relevant and compliant data is retained.

La minimisation des données est une impératif moderne

La plupart des organisations conservent bien plus de données que nécessaire, ce qui accroît leur vulnérabilité et leurs coûts, et contribue à une perte de 12 % de leur chiffre d'affaires potentiel. Cyera repère les données inutiles, vous aidant ainsi à réduire votre surface d'attaque, à renforcer votre conformité et à optimiser vos coûts de stockage.

Table showing 240 data classes found with columns for Data, Context, Total Records, and Issues, listing US SSN, RSA Private Key, Credit Card Number, ICD-10 Code, and Payroll Document with corresponding data types and issue counts.

Only backup data that matters

Focus backups on the data that truly matters. Identify outdated, irrelevant, or orphaned backups and remove what no longer serves a business or compliance purpose, reducing blind spots and unnecessary storage costs.

Find dark data in unmanaged drives

Locate, secure, and remove mismanaged cloud storage and personal drives containing sensitive or unnecessary data. Enforce policies that prevent data sprawl and reduce costs by retiring unused or misconfigured storage.

Optimize spend by identifying unused VMs and databases

Reduce storage and infrastructure costs by identifying unused resources you no longer need. Remove decommissioned systems and ensure only essential resources remain active to strengthen governance and lower spend.

Utilisé par les leaders du secteur
« Nous avons constaté la valeur ajoutée dès la première semaine. Nous avons pu consulter des documents sensibles, supprimer ceux qui n'avaient pas leur place, identifier les éléments les plus risqués sur lesquels nous devions nous concentrer en priorité. La prise de conscience de cette valeur a été très rapide. »
André Wilder
Responsable de la sécurité chez Vetcor
Source: IDC BV White Paper, sponsored by Cyera, The Business Value of Cyera, #US54797226, September 2026

FAQ

How does Cyera identify redundant, obsolete, or trivial (ROT) data across my environments?

Cyera automatically scans cloud and on-prem data stores using agentless discovery and AI-powered classification. It analyzes content, context, sensitivity, and usage patterns to surface ROT data—including redundant files, stale records, orphaned backups, and unused instances—so you can confidently remove what’s unnecessary.

Can Cyera help enforce data retention and defensible deletion policies?

Yes. Cyera maps data assets to your organizational and regulatory retention requirements, flags violations, and recommends defensible deletion actions. This helps teams consistently remove unnecessary data while maintaining compliance with frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and internal governance policies.

Does Cyera reduce the risk associated with dark data and unmanaged storage?

Cyera uncovers data stored in unmanaged drives, personal storage, orphaned systems, and misconfigured cloud environments. By illuminating where sensitive or unnecessary data lives, Cyera enables you to remediate risk, eliminate shadow storage, and prevent new sources of data sprawl.

How does Cyera integrate into existing data lifecycle and backup processes?

Cyera connects with your backup systems, data warehouses, ticketing tools, and security stack to streamline remediation and lifecycle management. It highlights unnecessary or outdated backups, identifies sensitive data stored in unmanaged copies, and helps align your retention policies with operational and regulatory requirements.